The Shepherd’s Guild is a 501c3 nonprofit service organization of Eastern Orthodox, chartered on September 30, 1999. The Guild organized The Anderson Greek Festival for 13 years (2006 to 2018), and the Mini Greek-Mediterranean Festival from 2019 to 2021.
Hospitality is an important thing in the Mediterranean culture and in the South; therefore, we are delighted to present the 2024 Greek-Mediterranean Pastry & Food Bazaar. In February will present the Greek-Mediterranean Pastries & Gyrofest 2026. (the 2025 event moved to February 20, 21 & 22). The mission of the event is hospitality, fellowship and service (stewardship).
Greek-Mediterranean Pastries & Gyrofest 2026 : February 20th, 21st & 22nd
Event Location: American Legion Hall, 1301 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621
RAIN or Shine
To donate (to help with cost of tents, trucks, equipment & labor), visit: https://shepherdsguild.net/greekmediterraneanpastriesgyrofest
Accepting Visa, MasterCard, American Express and of course, cash!
To volunteer for the 2026 Gyrofest, contact Bill, the Event Chair at bill296621@yahoo.com
2026 Gyrofest Hours (tentative)
Outside Food Tent starts at 5 pm on Friday.
Friday: Indoor pastries at (to to decided)
Saturday hours: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday hours: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
FOOD AT THE TENT (2026)
On Friday, Outside Food Tent starts at 5pm.
Gyro (“Hellene” beef & lamb, onions, lettuce, tomatoes & tzatziki, Halal certified) ….$13.50
The Cappadocia Gyro (slices from the leg of lamb on pita with tzatziki sauce ) ..... $15.50
“The Spartan” – (slices of gyro meat, onions with fries & a pepperonico) ………… $15.50
Fried Calamari & Fries …………………. $16.25
Spanakopita, 4 pcs ………….. $7.50
Chicken Souvlaki Plate (2 Chicken Kebabs with Greek Seasoning with pita) …….$16.50
“Chicken on the Stick” – 1 kebab with 1 pita …….. $11.25
Greek Fries (steak fries with Greek seasoning) …. $5.00
Greek Village Salad (NO Lettuce) ……... $6.50
Efes Beer or Alfa Beer ……. $4.75 per bottle
Soft Drinks $3.00
Bottled Water $2.25
*** Donations for operations – to help with expenses of tents, tables, trucks, labor, and wiring.
Pastry Menu (2026 pricing, to be decided)
Baklava, 2 pcs …………….. $7.00
Baklava, 8 pcs ………….. $24.75
Kourambredes, 3 Greek wedding cookies …….. $7.75
Baklava with Pistachio, 2 pcs …………….. $7.75
Assorted Pastry Box, Grecian …………………… $19.25
Koulourakia, no nuts, a bag …………….. $7.75
Marble Koulouria ……………………… $7.75
Finikia (3 pcs.) …………………….. $7.75
Saragli (rolled Greek baklava), 3 pcs ………….. $9.00
Simit, Turkish bread ring ………………. $
Almond Cookies with cherry …………. $8.50
Amygthalota, 2 almond cookies ……………. $7.75
*** Donations for operations – to help with expenses of tents, tables, trucks, labor, and wiring.
Photos from The Anderson Greek Festival, 2006-2018 >> http://www.shepherdsguild.net/id135.html
The Gyrofest 2026 location this year: The American Legion Hall
Thank you to Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Greenville for the use of the kitchen.
Past Awards of the Festival (there are more)
The Greek-Mediterranean Pastries & Gyrofest 
Your food was FANTASTIC if only you all could open a Greek restaurant in Anderson.
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Thank you!!!
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Defrost half pan for two hours. Preheat oven for 350 degrees. Slice the pastitsio into pieces and add a half of cup of milk to the pan. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the oven. Remove and rest the pan for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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I’ve been to all the Greek festivals in 3 states, and am excited to come to this one! Your menu looks delicious and am anxious to try all my favs and let it take me back to my yiayia’s cooking !🧡
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