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Events & Fundraisers

From the fairway to the festival table, these gatherings sustain the life of our parish — and open our doors to welcome the whole community of Arvada.

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Three ways to join the parish family

Every ticket, sponsorship, and reserved table helps fund the ministries and upkeep of Saint Elias. Registration and sponsorships are handled right here with secure online checkout — tap any option below to sign up.

Fundraiser Played Sep 21, 2026 · Next: summer 2027

3rd St. Elias Invitational Golf Scramble

📍 Blackstone Country Club · 7777 S Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016 🕗 Registration 8:30 AM · Shotgun start 10:00 AM · Lunch included

A day on the greens for a good cause — formerly the Annual Saint Elias Golf Tournament, now in its 3rd year as the Invitational Scramble. Thank you to every player, volunteer and sponsor who made the 2026 scramble a success. Player registration, hole sponsorships and Silver/Gold sponsorships for the 2027 scramble will open right here next summer.

Community Festival Sat–Sun, Aug 29–30, 2026

16th Annual Mediterranean Festival

📍 7580 Pierce St & St. Elias Park, Arvada 🎯 Two days · open to all ages and backgrounds

Our flagship celebration — two days of Mediterranean music, food, and fellowship for the whole community. Savor authentic Arabic music and Mediterranean cuisine, Turkish coffee, flavored hookah, henna art, and a fashion show, with contributions from the many cultures of the Mediterranean. Start by meeting Fr. George Shawareb, who shares the history and traditions of the Orthodox Church, then head to St. Elias Park for the fun.

Something for every age

Friendly basketball, volleyball, and ping-pong, a watermelon-eating contest, bounce castles, and water play from a fire truck for the kids. Mediterranean food, Turkish coffee, and treats are available on-site — every purchase supports the parish.

Parish Gala Thu · Dec 31, 2026

New Year's Eve Party 2027

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center · 7801 E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village 🕡 Cocktails 6:30 PM · Doors 7:30 PM · Dinner 8:00 PM 🎟 $120 a person · kids 12 and under $75 · $150 VIP (tables 1–9, all ages)

Ring in 2027 with the whole parish family — live band and DJ with Superstar Jafar Abanda, keyboardist Wisam Haddad and DJ Bash, dinner, dancing and the countdown. Pick your table on the floor plan and reserve as many seats as you need.

Secure online checkout · Sales are final, no refunds.

3rd St. Elias Invitational Golf Scramble · September 21, 2026

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Their generosity carries this tournament — and everything it funds at Saint Elias. Please support the businesses that support our parish.

Why We Gather

More than a fundraiser

These events are woven into the life of Saint Elias. The dollars they raise are real and needed — they help fund our Sunday School and youth programs, our choir and outreach, and the everyday upkeep of the building where we pray. But they are more than a line in the budget. Around a festival table, on the golf course, and at the New Year banquet, lifelong friendships are made, newcomers become family, and the doors of the parish swing wide open to all of Arvada. When you buy a ticket or sponsor a hole, you are not just giving — you are joining us.

Sponsor or volunteer

Want to lend a hand or put your business behind an event? We would love your help. Learn how to volunteer with us, or explore sponsorship and giving to support the parish year-round.

You're Invited

Come celebrate with us

Whether you golf, gather, or simply come hungry for good food and good company, there's a place for you at every Saint Elias event. Reach out with any question — we'd love to see you there.