It’s a fall tradition that’s been delivering good times to Tucson for 45 years, but the current pandemic has forced the event to change its plans.

The Tucson Greek Festival is canceled but the delicious bites are still available for pickup between 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27.

Here’s how it’s going to work this year:

The deadline to preorder your dishes is by midnight on Wednesday, September 23.

Once you order your food online, you’ll select the day and time to pick up the food at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, which is located at 1145 E. Fort Lowell Rd.

Tucson Greek Festival Menu Highlights

• Spanakopita – Spinach, feta cheese, dill and other seasonings, layered with phyllo dough.
• Gyro Sandwich – Seasoned beef and lamb, cooked over a hot grill, served on pita bread, and then garnished with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki
• Chicken Dinner – Chicken marinated with oil, lemon, oregano, and served with rice pilaf and pita bread
• Meze Plate (vegetarian) – six vegetarian dolmathes, a scoop of hummus, olives, feta, and a side of pita bread

Keep in mind, you’ve got to preorder by midnight on Wednesday, September 23.

For more information, visit tucsongreekfestival.com.