1981

Tony Makridis leaves the engineering world to open Food Festival, the seed of Greekfest.

1982

Food festival grows...

Food Festival's concept had solidified... into Greekfest!

1985

Greekfest is maturing and culinary themes are being clarified. 

Persistence in designing an authentic Greek culinary environment is noticed

1990

Greekfest is still growing and makes its biggest investment ever - the move to 20th street and Camelback

...and the rest is history...