Polish Festival Brings Another Weekend Of Pierogies And Polkas To Bucks

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The 59th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair returns this weekend to the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township.

After a well attended Labor Day weekend run, the celebration of food, entertainment and Polish heritage takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7 at 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown 18901.

The public is invited to celebrate traditional Polish culture with live entertainment, arts and crafts,
re-enactments, ethnic foods, midway rides and more.

Attracting more than 25,000 visitors a year, the festival is the region’s largest Polish American festival. At the festival, guests enjoy a variety of amusement rides and continuous live entertainment on two outdoor stages.

Welcoming ceremonies each day celebrate Poland's rich history. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

The festival's mascot goose welcomes guests with open wings. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

From cotton candy to rides on the giant wheel, lots of fun awaits on the festival grounds.

The festival showcases award-winning polka bands as well as Polish folk dance groups from across the United States and Canada. A much-anticipated part of the festival is a performance by the Polish American String Band on Sunday, Sept. 7. The music begins at 12:45 p.m. at the Pavilion stage.

Visitors to the festival will also witness demonstrations by historical re-enactors of the 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (known as the Banner of Jasna Gora) and the World War II Living History group, daily shows of Polish traditions, and a crafters’ village.

One of the most delicious ways to enjoy Polish culture is to sample the wide variety of Polish cuisine available for purchase. The festival menu includes smoked and grilled kielbasa, pierogi, potato pancakes (placki), stuffed cabbage rolls (gołąbki), pastries, and Polish beer.

Festival favorites such as funnel cake, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and water ice are also available.

Admission is $15, which includes free parking, unlimited entrance to midway rides all day long (extreme rides at additional cost), stage shows and special events. For more information and complete schedules, visit www.polishamericanfestival.org.