Estia Greek festival celebrates 30 years of community effort  

The 30th Estia Greek Festival brought the Tasmanian Greek community and festival goers from across the state together to celebrate Greek culture, food and music. 

This year’s milestone Street Festival saw record demand and volunteers worked late to prepare additional food.   

Greek community of Tasmania president Manoli Kalimnios said the festival’s success reflected the strength of the community behind it. 

“Reaching 30-years is a significant milestone and one that belongs to our community,” he said. 

“Our volunteers worked tirelessly across the weekend, and their commitment is a reminder that Estia continues because people care deeply about keeping it alive.” 

The Federal Street festival featured Hellenic Dancers, while festival goers lined up throughout the weekend for gyros, loukoumades, Greek sweets and BBQ octopus. In fact, festival attendees made queuing a part of the experience and as an opportunity to catch up and share time together. 

Estia Greek Festival coordinator Alanah Duggan said the weekend captured what makes the festival so special. 

“When you hear ‘see you next Estia’ at the end of the weekend, you know the festival is doing what it’s meant to do,” she said.