Greek Festival
The Festival of Greek & Viking Culture
NO BOOKING OR ENTRY FEES required. Just turn up and enjoy.
FREE ENTRY Vines Park Droitwich WR9 8LB
Fri 23rd 1pm 11pm Sat 24th 10am 11pm Sun 25th 10am 10.30pm May 2025
Saltfest Town Community Festival
Whats On
VIKING CULTURE
Viking Reenactment Society living history displays, story telling, roped off combat display and Viking Salt making.
GREEK MUSIC
Greek folk music originally, predominantly contained one genre, known as Greek Demotiko Greek popular songs and music.
GREEK DANCING
Traditional Greek dancing has a primarily social function. It brings the community together at key points of the year.
GREEK FOOD
Ancient Greek cuisine was characterized by its frugality and was founded on the "Mediterranean triad"
Greek Cooking Demos Speakers Sat 24th May
Cooking hosted by Author & professional Chef Paul James will be cooking some of his own dishes from his latest cookbook “Paul James’s Corfu Odyssey” plus he will be inviting guests from the festival to cook their own dishes alongside him.
Chef Paul James
Celebrity Chef and author of over 11 books cooking for you. Master class in Greek food.
Demo 11.30am Sat
Kerry Howard
Talking restoration open the door to restore a Greek house. Property expert for Greek living.
Talk 12.30pm Sat
Chef Pavlos
Fungi Greek Thyme Kefalotyri and Lamb Kofta tzatziki onion. Authentic Ladenia fluffy focaccia-style Smoked Greek pizzas.
Demo 1.30pm Sat
Neil Evans
Raising money for a little boy Nikos (The Warrior) for his next treatment for Neuroblastoma.
Talk 2.30pm Sat
Chef Dimitris
Eat Greek the famous Worcester restaurant master class in the classic Greek Souvlaki Wraps.
Demo 3.30pm Sat
Matt Davies
Vice President British Culinary Federation 10 times winner of taste of Staffordshire restaurant.
Demo 4.30pm Sat
Chef Lakovos
Tipsy Mule Cocktails specialises in bespoke crafted cocktails. The true are of making dream drinks.
Demo 5.30pm Sat
Guest Speakers Performers Sun 25th May
Chef Ellie Dahl
The heart warming welcoming exciting look at Greek cakes and desserts cooked for you.
Demo 11.30am Sun
Yannis Greek Deli
Tastes of healthy foods from the summer islands of Greece a look at the healthy properties of Greek foods.
Demo 12.30am Sun
Chef Kray Treadwell
Young Chef of the Year cooking some of his fantastic Greek Food an insight to Greek cooking.
Demo 1.30pm Sun
Matt Wells
Journalist and filmmaker takes time to explore and journeying around the Greek island of Corfu.
Talk 2.30pm Sun
Chef Ovelix
The Chef from Crete cooking pastitsio spinach and cheese pies
Cooking up some traditional Greek Food.
Demo 3.30pm Sun
Chef Spiros
25 year in the Seafood restaurant industry bringing Greek fresh cooked seafood and dishes that have inspired Greece.
Demo 4.30pm Sun
Chef Fat Theo
Understanding the truth about Greek food that makes life so prolonged with good health.
Demo 5.30pm Sun
Viking Guest Speakers Performers Sat 24th Sun 25th May
Vikings
Viking Age Warfare – Step into the world of Viking warfare and see first had the weapons that shaped an era!
11am Sat Sun
Viking Sagas
Come and hear the epic Norse myths and legends as told by the Vikings performers themselves!
12.30pm Sat Sun
Viking Warfare
Viking reenactments of the worries and the culture of Viking life and storytelling of history. A look at Viking combat.
2pm Sat Sun
Viking Storytelling
Viking Reenactment Society living history displays, story telling, roped off combat display and Viking Salt making.
3.30pm Sat Sun
Entertainment Who's On Stage Fri 23rd May
Entertainment Who's On Stage Sat 24th May
Greek Wrestling
Greek Spiro's is coming to fight with the English to win the trophy.
2pm Sat 24th May
The Greek Poet
Kira Karnezi presents 'Greek Poetry 101: From Homer to Hip-Hop
6.30pm Sat 24th May
Greek Dance School
Figoura - School of Greek Dance, traditional Greek costume dancing.
7.30pm Sat 24th May
Entertainment Who's On Stage Sun 25th May
Viking Salt Making
Salt making to link the Viking's with Droitwich and Salt production. Something special in the history of Droitwich. Come see part of Salt making history in the Viking Camp.
6.30pm Sun 25th May
Viking
Viking reenactments of the worries and the culture of Viking life and storytelling of history. A complete look at Viking historic events that made the Viking - combat. In the viking camp.7.15pm Sun 25th May
Special Attraction Edward Winslow History
Edward Winslow Greek Descendants
The Festival was inspired by Edwards Winslow born in Droitwich, Mayflower Passenger, Pilgrim Father who played a
significantrole in the early interactions between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
He is The Pilgrim Father that built America.
His legacy with America, England and Droitwich which, carries on today with his descendants.
Marie-Chantal Miller was born in London England 17th Sept 1968 she is Edward Winslow's 11th great-granduncle today
she is known as:-
Marie-Chantal Miller Crown Princess Greece.
Who's attending Artisan Food Drink Stalls
Chourros Chocolate
Freshly made churros using Belgian chocolate street style.
Marquee Bar
Hosting, ciders on tap lagers spirits wines and lots more.
Pudding Pot
We believe life revolves around eating cheesecakes.
The Lie Pie
Greek kotopita village chicken pie Tyropita village cheese pie.
Greek Seafood
Greek fresh cooked seafood and dishes to inspire Greece.
Greek Baklava
The most traditional of all Greek cakes made with pure honey.
Greek Olive Deli
Tastes of healthy foods from the summer islands of Greece.
Greek Cocktails
Slip cool refreshing Greek holiday cocktails of the Gods.
Greek Fruit Delights
Rich colorful fruit smoothies all the flavors of Greece.
Greek Fusion Dishes
A complete fusion of Greek grilled foods for you to try.
Eat Greek
Greek cuisine authentic Greek wraps with Gyros and Souvlaki.
Delicious Miss Dahl
Sweet treats, custom cakes, events, individual orders.
Bubbleland
Wing Yan specialising in the art of Bubble Tea Treats.
Spice Route Food
Greece was on the Spice route bringing a taste of the East.
Ovelix The Greek
Kleftiko dolmades moussaka pistachio spinach cheese pies.
Beanz Coffee Cabin
Quality coffee trailer Greek sweet cakes treats & hot drinks.
Savvy Chef
Savvy Chef the Food Curator
Foodie Wine All Things Culinary.
Mr Souvlaki
Authentic Greek Street food a taste of the islands of Greece.
Antonio’s Emporio
A little corner of Cyprus in offering home-cooked food.
Chef Politi
Famous homebake pie, traditional sweet loukoumades desserts a taste of Greece
Greek Focaccia Pizzas
Fungi Greek Thyme Kefalotyri and Lamb Kofta tzatziki onion.
Neil Evans
Sponsored cycle rides in Corfu fund raising for children's home.
Greek Ermis
Greek cooking fused with English pulled pork.
Student Consulting
Student advice guidance on cultural academic support.
Chef Joshua
From the Island of Paphos a look at Cypriot desserts delights.
Matt Wells
Explorer, Film Maker, Travel Blogger, Life begins at 50.
Taste Aegean
Greek company supporting local producers and promoting Hellenic foods.
Greek TV Station
The festival is being filmed for Worlds
distribution.
Kids Fun
Kids Toy Store
Lots of Toys and games to buy to keep your kids amused all day long.
Greek Eye
Ones of Greek Festivals biggest attractions a birds eye view of the festival.
Pick n Mix
Sweet time lots of fun browsing over the delights of the sweets matches on offer.
Mr Whippy
Cliff's magic ice cream van full of sauce chocolate flakes ready just for you.
Natasha Wardle
Children's Author narrating Greek Children's books to enjoy.
Greek Face Painting
Children's fun time colorful Greek themed face glitters.
3D Toy Shop
Unique 3D printed toys to take home and care for them.
Burger Butties
Burgers hot dogs everything you like that appeals to everyone.
Magic Cups
Spin around and around on the magic cup rides fun for the whole family.
Chair O Planes
Flying through the air fun for all ages strap in and let fly. Kids Flying time.
Hook a Duck
Hook a Duck one of the oldest fairground games a prize very time you hook a duck.
The Giant Slide
The Giant Slide kids adventure playtime light up their faces flying down the slide.
Come Visit Greece
History Civilization
Greece has over 100 Archaeological, Monuments and World Heritage sites, 300 museums to visit and explore, showcasing its rich cultural and historical heritage. Greece landmark birthplace place of civilizations on Crete The Minoan period in history of the world.
Holidays
33 million Tourist visit Greece a year. Greece has over 250 days of sunshine per year, Greece hosts 6,000 islands and islets with 25,000 beaches, offering endless opportunities for exploration and relaxation, over 5000 excursions something for everyone, a destination.
Foodies
The life expectancy in Greece is 80.64 years one of the longest in the wold contributed to the Greek diet and healthy living. Food is cooked from fresh retaining all the nutrients that nature intended. Olive oil plays heavily in the diet known for its antioxidants and heart benefits.
Living in Greece
Over 1,173,236. overseas expats live in Greece owning properties. The rich culture low crime rate and healthy living all contribute to over 17.000 British living within committees. Affordable cost of living, preferable climate, accessible healthcare, all benefit to living in Greece.
Sponsors
Directions
Wondering how to get to Vines Park? Here is some useful information to get you started...
You can access the festival in Vines Park via Gate One (located on Vines Lane), Gate two (accessed via the Saltway), and Gate three (situated by the B4065).
Car Parking
Wychavon Car Parks Saltway WR9 8LB
Buses
There are a number of buses which run via the Saltway Bus stop Saltway Waitrose. Please check your local bus services for more information. 
Bustime more info
Driving
You’ll be able to park at the pay and display car parks around Droitwich, with the closest being the Waitrose Car Park (opposite Vines Park).
Trains
After arriving at Droitwich Spa train station, it’s roughly a 10minutes walk along the canal to Vines Park Droitwich Vines Park Gate two.
Vines Park Gate two.
Directions - VINES PARK
Kidderminster Rd, Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 8LB
Main Sponsors Supporting Community Festivals
GJS Dillon
The House Surveyors are a team of friendly, experienced and professional RICS Chartered Surveyors and Registered Valuers. We offer a range of residential surveys and valuations across Worcestershire and surroundings areas.
Worcestershire and surroundings areas.Tel – 01905 28684
Lee Russell Funerals
We offer a personal, caring, and professional service available 24 hours.
Lee Russell Independent Funeral Directors
10-12 Colman Road Droitwich WR9 8QU
Office: 01905 347588
info@leerussellfunerals.co.uk
https://www.leerussellfunerals.co.uk/
Government UKSPF
We are very proud to
announce that Saltfest has
passed the extremely stingiest
accounts applications to be awarded official Government funding for the Droitwich’s towns peoples
enjoyment.
Dave P's
Heavy Heavy Monster Sound
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Brandon Hire Station
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Unit 3 Clive Rd, Redditch B97 4BT
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The Droitwich Spa Hospital
Droitwich Spa Hospital offers private treatment and services for patients living in Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and the surrounding areas.
Tel 01905 885797
https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk
Lucky 7s Tattoo
Our new studio is larger and the location is easier to find and has a full shop frontage with a more modern building. Lucky 7s Tattoo. 55 High Street. Droitwich Spa. Worcestershire. WR9 8EP.
Tel 01905774740
E-mail: matt@lucky7stattoo.co.uk
KB Decorators
Quality Service at a affordable price. Painting and decorating business based in Droitwich Spa covering the midlands and south west.
Tel 07518 197235
E-mail Kbdecorators86@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/kbdecs
LI Accountants
We have over 8+ years accounting practice experience, we have gained a wide range of knowledge within different aspects of accounting from regular bookkeeping and VAT returns final accounts and tax return.
Tel 07542826742
E-mail info@liaccountants.co.uk
https://www.liaccountants.co.uk/
Cllr Richard Morris
Kids Cinema Night kindly Supported by Cll Richard Morris, Worcestershire County Council for his community and Division of Droitwich West and Droitwich.
Droitwich Design Print
Droitwich’s print experts for over 50 years
Our team of experienced in-house signage and printing specialists work with you to make an idea become a reality. We are only a call away.
Tel 01905 795 644
E-mail info@dsandp.co.uk
https://dsandp.co.uk/
Carlsberg
A unique beer business combining over 300 years of brewing heritage and an unrivalled portfolio of brands to deliver even more value for customers.
We support more festivals and sporting event in the world. Trust us as people do yo brew the bests beers in the world.
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Tube Trade
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Seared at The Castle
At The Castle, come experience Seared, offering a classic British pub experience, with a twist of travel and discovery.
73 Worcester Road Droitwich WR9 8AQ
Bookings 01905 770 128
www.facebook.com/castle.droitwich
www.searedpubs.co.uk/
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