St. Sava Cathedral Annual Serb Fest

The church invites all to discover the heart of Serbia and experience the rich culture, traditions, and tastes of the old world. A wide variety of traditional Serbian foods and ethnic fare – including spit-roasted lamb and pig, ćevaps, sarma, gibanica, Serbian beer, and much more – will be available. Additionally, authentic Serbian and European desserts will be available including our most popular items, “krofne,” (round, airy, Serbian donuts) and “palacinka” (crepes).

The event will also include free tours of the cathedral, which is adorned with beautiful frescoes from the walls to the top of the church’s dome. The fresco project, which was completed by the School of Iconography and Preservation in Belgrade, took nearly seven years to complete. For those who love and appreciate art and iconography, it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

The festival will also have various Serbian and religious items for sale and a bounce house for children. An area will be dedicated to showcasing the art of preparing Serbian coffee, which is known to rival any Starbucks espresso. Stop by the booth to try one for yourself.

A live Serbian band will be playing under the big tent all weekend and on Saturday night, the children and young adults from St. Sava will perform Serbian dances from various regions in Serbia. We also invite you to join the “kolo” circle and learn a few dance steps yourself!