The 15th annual Portland Polish Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28 at the grounds of the Polish Library Hall and St. Stanislaus Church on North Interstate and Failing.
From the press release:
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, and noon to 6p.m., Sunday, with continuous stage entertainment and a Saturday night street dance.
Performers will include the popular Polonez renaissance court dance company from Vancouver, B.C.
This year’s festival foods will include pierogis, Polish entrees, fruit-filled pastries and, delectable kielbasa sausages, and beer garden featuring Polish lagers, porters and other beers. Chefs have ordered 15,000 pierogis for the two-day fete and imported 6,000 bottles of Polish beers and wines.
I attend a lot of festivals, but this one is my favorite. Friend-of-the-blog Brent’s review of last year’s festival will give you an idea of what to expect. Around the Sun also has a writeup about last year’s festival, with photos: Sights From Polish Festival, 2007, Portland. Come for the Polish beer and delicious food, stay for the music and dancing.
I’m taking time off packing for pierogies.
Mary Sue – 15,000 pierogies; there should be enough for you! The weather looks nice this weekend too; it rained last year but the festival was still a blast.
What time is the Sunday Mass? I couldn’t find
a schedule. Thanks
Jeanne – I found the schedule here. 11am Sunday for the Polish language mass. You’re welcome!
I know it rained last year, I had to fight someone for a seat under the tent!