As I mentioned in the previous post, the Polish Festival takes place this weekend.  Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the best Fall festival in town:

• Bring cash! The longest line at the fest is the ATM line. Pay cash for the $1 tokens to buy drinks and food.
• Take MAX! Get off at the Overlook stop on the Yellow Line and walk 2 blocks up Interstate.   You don’t want to have to drive or ride your bike after a few Black Bosses (see second to last tip below)
  
• Stay late Saturday night! The street dance from 7:30-10pm is the most fun you’ll ever have in a parking lot listening to the Polka Beats!
• Go for the combo plate and the placki! Enough pierogis, gołąbki, kiełbasa, bigos, and potato pancakes for a small village; share with a friend!
• Beware the Black Boss! Delicious but strong (9.4% strong!)
• Post-Fest: The Alibi - literally stumbling distance from the festival; one block up Interstate.

Related posts:

1. Polish Festival 2009
2. September 26-27: Polish Festival 2009
3. Polish Festival: No longer the best kept secret in Portland, Oregon
4. Polish Festival 2008: Piwo, pierogies, and polka
5. A savvy Portlander’s Rose Festival tips