Ethnic food can be purchased at many festival booths. Admission is free. Nearby Shadyside has its own arts festival which occurs in August. Over 200 artists place their crafts up for sale each year. Good food and nightly jazz performances round out the three day festival located on Walnut Street in the business area.
Admission is free.
Many dishes are available. including beef stefathno, pastitsio, tiropeta. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased. St. Nicholas is right here in Oakland on Dithridge Street between Fifth and Forbes. The festival is held indoors, in the Cathedral's Community Center. Lunch items may be purchased from 11am to 2pm.