Greek Night is set to return for its fifth year May 2 at the Temple Gardens Centre, bringing an evening of Greek food, live music and fundraising in support of local initiatives. Leslie Campbell and John Iatridis, board members with the Downtown Moose Jaw Association, say the annual event has grown into one of the group’s biggest fundraisers. “We’ve got some special things planned for our fifth year that, well, you have to be there to know the experience,” Campbell said. Tickets are $125 each or $1,000 for a table of eight and are available for purchase at Tourism Moose Jaw. The evening will feature a Greek-inspired menu that includes chicken thighs, pork loin, Greek salad, roast Greek potatoes, a bread table and homemade baklava. Vegetarian options, including meatless moussaka, will also be available. “Eating, drinking, and being merry, I guess, is the best way to put it,” Iatridis said. “Our dance floor seems to be full every year and everybody sticks around and has a good time and that’s what you want to see.” Entertainment will include the return of Arcadia, along with the Brassroots Collective as this year’s band. The night will also feature live and silent auctions, along with the popular plate-breaking tradition. Greek dancers from Regina will once again attend, inviting guests to join them on the dance floor. Proceeds from the event support tourism efforts and Downtown Moose Jaw Association initiatives. Iatridis said the fundraiser goes a long way toward beautifying the city’s core and supporting tourism promotion. “We get some help from the city, but we also got to do a lot of fundraising for tourism and for the Downtown Moose Jaw Association,” he said. “This is, I think, maybe our biggest fundraising event of the year. So it goes a long way in helping us get some new things to beautify our downtown and for our tourism.” Campbell said projects supported by the event include a mural planned for this year and the continuation of the Helping Hands Initiative in 2026 after what she described as a massive success last year. “This is just another great fundraising initiative to help tourism draw so many people into our community and help them do what they do so wonderfully every day,” she said. “Everyone who supports the event is supporting two very appreciative organizations. And with their help, we’re making good things happen.” Iatridis added that tourism plays a significant role in Moose Jaw’s economy. “Tourism’s a $134 million industry and it seems to be growing every year. So it’s our third biggest industry after farming and potash,” he said. “It’s really important for our businesses. I can speak as a business owner and say how much it brings us and keeps us going through the years. So anything we can do to give back to them and help out with that is definitely important.” Campbell also thanked sponsors, including presenting sponsor Moose Jaw Funeral Home, as well as Cisco, Moose Jaw Ford and Pace Construction, noting the event would not be possible without their support. Organizers say Greek Night offers a chance for residents to enjoy a lively evening while supporting local projects. “It’s a great event to let loose and just enjoy yourself and know that the money’s going to a good cause,” Iatridis said.