The 2022 Little Poland Festival will be held this year on June 5 on Broad Street stretching from the Washington Street to the Silver Street intersections. Spring is in the air! Admission is only a smile. August 28, 2022. from NOON. Spring Festivals, Flowers & Family Fun. Facebook; WebThe 2022 Little Poland Festival. Featuring All Artists Artwork @ Sloper-Wesoly House. Last years festival drew close to 200,000 people and was headlined by Green Day, Post Malone, SZA, Jack Harlow, Phoebe Bridgers, Illenium and Lil Uzi Vert. Join us via Zoom for Polish class and learn the Polish language! This year's New Haven Although New Haven's Cherry Blossom Festival takes place April 16 and commemorates the planting of 73 cherry trees in 1973. If you would like to donate via check, please mail to: Please consider making a generous donation today at https://www.paf-ct.org/donations (click donations) or contact us directly to discuss meaningful ways you can assist. Westport, CT, Connecticut College, WebOcean Beach Park Polka Days - Polka Festival In New London, CT - Schedule Schedule 2023 Ocean Beach Park Polka Days June 21, 2023 June 22, 2023 June 23, 2023 June 24, 2023 Questions? Cost: $5 - 17 and Under Free. New Britain, Connecticut has one of the largest and most vibrant Polish communities on the East Coast. The concert will feature many artists, who will not commission any funds for their acts. We need to raise at least $18,000 to $20,000, to hold us over till our planned Anniversary Gala in the Fall of 2022. The churches usually do not have festivals during the time of Orthodox Lent and Easter, which is at a different time each year. Southbury, CT, Island Beach Parking Lot (main Greenwich Town Parking Lot), Join us on Friday nights for Polish class and learn the Polish language! Dear Friends of the Polish American Foundation of Connecticut! These kinds of events help break down barriers between different minority groups and groups in the city, and help us work collaboratively better as people, Brown said. With leaping folk dancers, live music, mouth watering food, rides, costumed characters and over 100 vendors, the Little Poland Festival has become the largest Polish Cultural Festival in New England. Spend an afternoon outside while picking your own flowers. Beginning in April, the Halfinger Farm located in Higganum allows visitors to pick your own daffodils. PHIL CLARKIN/Special to the Sentinel. 07.05.2022 Featured Story With traditional Polish Town Fair canceled for third straight year, smaller party planned at Polish Hall in August By Tim Gannon A Polish Festival was held outside Polish Hall in Riverhead last year. Windsor, CT, Ocean Beach Park, The annual Little Poland Festival is has a history of bringing big crowds to Broad Street in a vibrant celebration of Polish culture, music and cuisine. (Credit: Bill Landon) An annual tradition in Riverhead dating back more than four decades will be on hold once more. Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc. Island Beach Parking Lot (main Greenwich Town Parking Lot), Windsor Lions Club Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Mile-Long Craft & Tag Sale on the Boardwalk. Mark your Bethany, CT, Wyndham Hotel, We had all hoped that 2021 would be a year of return to normalcy, but due to new surges in COVID-19 cases, our in-person fundraising events have been postponed, including our 25th Anniversary Gala and the Little Poland Festival. Thanks to our very special members, such as Anna Sielawko, your contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,500. 21 - Nathaniel Baker, piano soloist. Vendors set up is 9AM. Events. 3 likes. Box 1525, New Britain, CT 06050-1525, Copyright 2017 Polish American Foundation. Enfield, CT, Danbury Sports Dome, The Polanie Dance Group has recently resumed a limited number of performances, but also, used the lighter performance schedule to expand their repertoire to include a new region, and develop a Kapela band. Despite donning primarily black attire with the exception of the split dyed pink-blue hair of member Charity Rose Thielen The Head and the Heart colored the cloudy Connecticut day with a setlist full of energetic This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If you pour some music on whatevers wrong, itll sure help out. Levon Helm, Just give me one thing that I can hold on to. John Prine. The two-day event will feature live Polka music, Children Polish Folk Artistic Program Sponsorship Information: Kasia Nowak kasiasztajnic@yahoo.com. Admission is only a smile. until 5PM. Classes. If youve seen our latest films, Meet our #CTcreatorChandler Anderson! Let's rally against the war in Ukraine and show our support to its victims. We at the Polish American Foundation of Connecticut thank you for your continuing support and ask for your help in what we all hope will be the final winter of the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome To St. Stans Polish Festival the Harbour Towne Fest Band! New London, CT, Church Premises, Our purpose is to cultivate and promote Polish culture and immigrant heritage in the state of Connecticut. "One of the most talented Polish pianists of his generation, Piotr Alexewicz is a two-time winner of the Polish National Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition (2017, 2020).. - Teatr Wielki, "Jay Hershberger is an exceptional and thoughtful artist. - Michael Barone, Minnesota Public Radio. Donors who contribute over $100 will also be credited with PAF Membership for 2022. Polish American Foundation of Connecticut, P. O. The cancellation marks the third consecutive year that the iconic street fair and festival, which had been held on the second weekend in August since its inception in 1975, will not take place. The towns Showmobile will host live music, such as the RBO Band from Connecticut, along with vendors and Polish food such as galumpkis and pierogies. 11 am 5 pm. The mailing address is: St Joseph Polish Parish 517 East 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 Spend a day outdoors with nature activities, scavenger hunt, and exploring the grounds of the historic Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown during the annual Daffodil Day on April 23. A similar event was held last year, he said. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event or prospective vendors can reach out to the Polonia Business Association for more information. West Hartford, CT, Holy Family Church - Hall & Classrooms, Feel free to call or email us with any comments, questions, or suggestions that you may have. Thousands packed Broad Street in New Britain for the return of this Admission: $12 per person. Connecticut Convention Center, But for the second straight year, a smaller party will be held in its absence in August. The two-day event will feature live Polka music, Children Polish Folk Dancers, great Polish and American food, raffles and many rides and activities for the children. Over the years, the festival grew from 600 participants to over 35,000 who attended last year, many traveling to New Britain for our event from across New England and beyond. Together, we can weather this storm of uncertainty and ensure a thriving Connecticut Polonia for years to come. The Polish Town Fair and Festival will not be held this summer, marking the third consecutive year the event has been canceled. Mattituck, NY 11952, Site made in collaboration with CMYK WebThis Connecticut Storytelling Festival will have fine craft, crafts, commercial/retail and antique/collectibles exhibitors, and no food booths. The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut (PAF) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Please review the official website or check with the event organizer when planning to attend the event. It is a five-day event that takes place during the first two weekends of September (including Labor Day). Our organization was founded to celebrate Polish culture in the North-East Ohio region. SUNDAY. WebFind festivals in Connecticut including Mystic, Norwich and Greenwich. All rights reserved. The festival, The Concert is presented under the community patronage, of the Polish-American Foundation of Connecticut, Gilbert Kalish Piano Recital Sponsored by The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut & New Britain Museum of American Art Presents, Event sponsored by The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Connecticut & New Britain Museum of American Art Presents. Last year over 35,000 people attended the Little Poland Festival. The Polish Town Street Fair and Festival is canceled again this year. In 2022, Festl celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, We love talking to our fans! WebSee Who's Going to Twin Cities Polish Festival 2022 in Minneapolis, MN! Posted in Uncategorized. The festival start time is 11 a.m. and vendors set up at 9 a.m. More than 100 vendors are expected to be featured along with live music, costumed characters, leaping folk dancers, food and rides. From flowers and farms to crafts and music, fun activities around the state abound! The tours offer spectacular views of the city, historic sites, gardens, and the Connecticut River. WebThe Little Poland Festival is held on New Britain's Broad Street stretching from the Washington Street to the Silver Street intersections with vendors, entertainment stages, CTvisit.com is proud to partner with some of the region's most popular content, Whats the next best thing to growing your own fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, and more? We now offer a wide variety of quality programming online, including: Polish language classes, genealogy conferences, folk craft workshops. Why wouldnt we want to go somewhere and see people smiling and children and grandparents and everybody sharing these special moments and memories, Lagrito said. Here is the festival's music lineup and gate times: Friday, June 9 Gates open at noon. Newtown, CT, Bethany Airport, While some programs and activities are still suspended, we are doing our utmost to sustain our mission and serve our community. If you pour some music on whatevers wrong, itll sure help out., Just give me one thing that I can hold on to.. Posted at 7:52 AM, Jul 27, 2022 and last updated 2022-07-27 07:52:27-04 CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WKBW) Preparations started Wednesday for the annual Polish American Arts Festival in Western New York. Farmington's Hill-Stead Museum hosts the annual May Market, featuring premium exhibitors, rare and unusual plants, and demonstrations. This year, the Polonia Business Association is in the process of planning a return to the event and are opening vendor and sponsor opportunities. The Polish American Foundation of Connecticut is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. In turn, Brown said the events lower the barrier of entry to business for people in the communities served by Global City Norwich events.