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East Meadow’s Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Hosts End of Summer Festival Saturday, August 30, 2025

By Jessica Mcfadyen
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Admission is free, making the event accessible to all who wish to take part. Organizers emphasize that the day is designed as a gathering for food, fun, and fellowship to mark the close of summer before the busy fall season.
Admission is free, making the event accessible to all who wish to take part. Organizers emphasize that the day is designed as a gathering for food, fun, and fellowship to mark the close of summer before the busy fall season. File photo: Dnipro Assets, licensed.

EAST MEADOW, NY – Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will close out the summer season with its annual End of Summer Festival on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. The family-friendly celebration will take place rain or shine, offering a full day of food, music, and community activities.

The festival has become a local tradition, bringing together parishioners, neighbors, and visitors for a day that blends cultural flavor with family fun. Guests will be treated to a wide selection of ethnic specialties and BBQ foods, along with live music performances throughout the day that set the tone for fellowship and entertainment.

Highlights include Baba’s Treasures Flea Market, where shoppers can browse unique finds, and a basket raffle with more than a dozen themed baskets. The festival also features a cash raffle with a $1,000 first prize, drawing excitement among attendees.

Families will find plenty for children to enjoy, including a bouncy house and a variety of kids’ games. In addition to the food and fun, the church will also open its doors for guided tours, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the parish’s faith and history. Religious items will also be available.

Admission is free, making the event accessible to all who wish to take part. Organizers emphasize that the day is designed as a gathering for food, fun, and fellowship to mark the close of summer before the busy fall season.

For more information, call 516-483-3649, email [email protected], or visit htocem.org.

History & Parish Context

  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, founded in 1924, holds the distinction of being the first Orthodox Christian parish in Nassau and Suffolk counties. It evolved from early gatherings such as the Paschal Vespers held in 1918 in a parishioner’s home, before the parish was formally organized.
  • The original church building was constructed in 1926, with the current temple completed in the early 1960s. A Community House was added in the 1970s to accommodate church school and fellowship activities.
  • In 2024, the congregation celebrated its centennial during the Feast of Pentecost, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, awards recognizing community contributions, and a banquet reflecting on the parish’s century of service and outreach.
Jessica Mcfadyen

Jessica Mcfadyen is a journalist for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcfadyen primarily spends her time scouting social media for the latest Local, US and World News for Long Island Guide. She also contributes to a variety of publications through involvement in the Society of Professional Journalists.

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