The Theme for the 2012 Festival is
"10 Year Celebration of
Polish Culture & Traditions!" |
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The 10th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
will be held on June 8 & 9, 2012
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ADMISSION $10
Youth through age 16 years receive FREE
regular Festival admission when accompanied by an adult.
Admission includes: entertaining shows, exhibits, Polish music, dancing, & more!
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The Polish Heritage Festival is helping
"Special Children with Special Needs"!
Click Here to see the video and read the article.
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June 8 & 9, 2012
Entertainment! |
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Friday Bands |
Bob Ulek Polka Relations
They will be playing from 5-6
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The Polka Family
They will be playing from 7-11
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Saturday Bands |
Chardon Polka Band
One of the youngest in age Polka bands from Youngstown, Ohio.
They will be playing from 1-4
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New Brass Express
Michigan Polka band returning to Buffalo for the first time in ten years!
They will be playing from 4-5, 6-7, 8-11
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Back by popular demand...
The Buffalo Touch featuring Scrubby
Sponsored By
J. Rutowski Pharmacies, Inc.
High energy, Entertaining, a Good Time and "Plenty of Dancing" is how to
describe the shows performed by The Buffalo Touch. This Award Winning
POLKA band including two members of the I.P.A. (International Polka
Association) Hall of Fame, perform music sure to put a smile on the face
of everyone young and old alike from Los Angeles to Atlantic City. The
Buffalo Touch has received three Grammy nominations for "Best Polka
Album" and were the sole representatives of Western New York for the
45th, 46th and 51st annual GRAMMY AWARDS.
They will be playing from 5-6 & 7-8
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Puppets |
Mike Randall & Friends
Mike Randall NEVER met a puppet he didn't like! Channel 7 weatherman,
Mike Randall performs a funny, fast paced show which includes magic,
ventriloquism, audience participation and lots fun.
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Polish Choir |
"Ludowa Nuta"
Polish-Canadian Folk Choir
The Polish Canadian Folk Choir "Ludowa Nuta" of Hamilton Ontario has been performing since October of 2005. The group consists of 45 enthusiasts of Polish folk music and has delighted audiences in both Canada and the United States with over 100 performances to date. Acclaimed for it’s authenticity, energy and enthusiasm, the Ludowa Nuta Choir is one more link in the preservation of Polish folk music.
Contact: e-mail - ludowanuta@hotmail.com; phone: (905) 304-1945
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2nd Time at the Festival! |
Back by popular demand...
"Burza" Batalion
Sponsored By
Alden Automotive, Inc.
The Burza Batalion is a dynamic group of historians who’ve been inspired by the story of the proud and tragic Warsaw Uprising of 1944. They're driven to deliver the story of Polish people during the Second World War to the audiences across the USA through serious and dynamic living history interpretation, and by supporting like-minded organizations and projects. Their mission is to inspire people with that Polish story so they’ll explore history for themselves, long after their work is done.
They believe that educating the public is the core responsibility of any living history group, and as such They focus their energy on creating an interactive learning environment and a vivid living history program. Through the use of a variety of meaningful artifacts, engaging storyboards, and energetic personal interpretation in authentic period clothing, They realize their mission by creating a fun, educational, and exciting atmosphere where all who visit can leave with good memories, valuable knowledge, and a renewed respect for the story of the Poles from the 1940s. They also offer consultation and professional services for films and other artistic endeavors that promote Polish history.
It wouldn’t be fair to think of them as a run of the mill reenactor-club, and it would be equally unfair to think of them as an exclusive and snobby book club, or some kind of cardboard-backed high school history project. They don’t fit any kind of mold really, and to be honest They’re proud of that. They’re very moved by the history they engage, and their drive to continue their project has its roots in the power of the Polish story of WWII. Through the embrace of their own Polish story, they believe that all cultures and elasticities can gain a new appreciation for their own unique and inspiring legacy. They’re excited to bring their story to new audiences.
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Authors |
Ken Koskodan
On Friday author Ken Koskodan will be doing a book signing and lecture
on his book, "No Greater Ally: The Untold Story of Poland's Forces in
World War II".
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Eddie Zawadzki
On Saturday author Eddie Zawadzki will be doing a book signing
on his book, "Pols in the New World".
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2 Exciting Videos from the
2008 Polish Heritage Festival! |
| Duck Races |
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Guinness World Record Breaking Fish Fry |
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| Video compliments of Channel 2 |
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Video compliments of Channel 2 |
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