North Wildwood, NJ · Late August
OPA Greek Fest Wildwood
OPA Greek Fest is a free three-day Greek festival hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church at 321 St. Demetrios Ave in North Wildwood. The first festival was August 22-24, 2025, and it returned August 28-30, 2026; 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
What Makes Greek Fest Special
- It’s held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, not on the Boardwalk.
- The three-day festival features authentic Greek cuisine, live music, a Greek DJ and folk dancing.
- There’s also a Greek market and spirits, and entry was free in 2025 and 2026.
What to Expect at Greek Fest
The festival runs Friday through Sunday. In 2026 the hours were Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
- Live music, a Greek DJ and folk dancing
- Authentic Greek cuisine
- Greek market items and spirits
- Free entry in 2026; for 2027 dates and details, check StDemetriosNewJersey.com or call 609-602-2153
Dress for warm late-summer weather.
Where to Stay for OPA Greek Fest Wildwood
The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. St. Demetrios Church is in North Wildwood, about 2 miles north of our hotels, so plan to drive. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. From mid-October through March only Coastal Sands Inn (4110 Atlantic Ave) is open; the other four reopen around April 1, so check dates when you book.
The Coastal Collection
Where to stay in Wildwood
Staying over for OPA Greek Fest Wildwood? Coastal Collection runs five locally owned hotels a few blocks from the beach and the Boardwalk: Coastal Sands Inn, Beachside Resort, Sunset Beach Hotel, Sunrise Inn and Paradise Inn. Compare them on the hotels in Wildwood page and book directly with the hotel.
