Entertainment Entertainment Application Food & Fun Pageant Application Bake-Off Pierogi Eatting Contest About Our Festival Location, Directions, & Parking Discounted Rooms Schedule Of Events Fri. Events Sat. Events 2009 Photos 2008 Photos 2007 Photos 2006 Photos Sponsors Vendors & Exhibitors Booth Info. Exhibit Contest Volunteers Advertising Opportunities Historic Events Charitable Programs & Fundraising Special Children with Special Needs Spirit of St. Nicholas Change for the Children Scholarships Polish Union of America Trips Contact Info "polart.com" LINKS Polish American Heritage Sheet Polish American Congress WNY Division Pierogihead.com   Thanks for supporting the Polish Heritage Festival! We look forward to seeing you next year! Sto Lat Polish Union of America! Youth through age 16 years receive FREE regular Festival admission when accompanied by an adult. Admission includes: entertaining shows, exhibits, Polish music, dancing, and more! This year's Festival theme was... Polish History, Culture, Traditions and the... FREE slice of cake for the 1st 500 admission ticket holders on Saturday, June 12th! Cake provided by Wegmans We look forward to seeing you next year! 2010 Entertainment... Back by Popular Demand! Sponsored by Kitchen World The John Gora Band In 2008 John and the band were recognized by the International Polka Association and won awards for the “CD of the Year” for their current recording BULLETPROOF POLKAS and IPA “Song of the Year” for the song “Kiss of Fire”. The band has performed throughout Canada, the USA, Europe and even cruised through the Caribbean performing at various festivals, dances and special events. Back by Popular Demand! Sponsored by Christian General Contractors Mon Valley Push The Mon Valley's newest Polka sensation! The Push caters to polka fans of all ages. They perform older polka standards as well as more upbeat "EXTREME PUSH" polkas for the younger fans. You won't want to miss the Push's crowd pleasing Dueling Horns and light show! Sponsored by Lamb & Webster John Stevens' Doubleshot John Stevens' Doubleshot formed together in January 1995. A young and energetic band releasing their first cassette "Doubleshot Preview" in March 1995. Then in 1996 the band released their first full recording "Come On Let's Dance". Not only is John Stevens' Doubleshot a polka band but they can mix up the music to fit any occasion. Back by Popular Demand! Sponsored by J Rutowski Pharmacies Jerry Darlak & The Touch 2008 Gammy Nominees, Jerry Darlak and the Touch, are one of the nation's premier polka bands featuring Polka Hall of Fame musicians Jerry Darlak and Mike Nowakowski along with Ken Machelski, Ray Barsukiewicz, Ricky Pijanowski and the infamous Tadj! Back by Popular Demand! Sponsored by Resource Development & Management Ludowa Nuta 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 60 performances to date. Acclaimed for it's authenticity, energy and enthusiasm, the choir is ready to enhance the 2010 Polish Heritage Festival! Sponsored by Evans Bank Cracovia Polish Dance Ensemble from Brampton, Canada Polish Dance Ensemble “Cracovia” was founded in December 2004 at Saint Eugene de Mazenod Mission in Brampton from initiative of father Adam Filas. The Artistic Director and Choreographer is Monika Falarz. Most of the dancers in the group are teenagers or young adults of polish descent and there are currently over 50 members in the ensemble. “Cracovia” in its short existence, has had many performances in Brampton, Toronto, and Canada. Most of the time, “Cracovia” performs for important religious and national polish holidays in order to keep up the traditions and memories of our ancestors. The group’s initiative is to promote and represent the Polish culture among the Polish community and the multicultural community, to portray beautiful and rich Polish traditions and sources of our faith and national identity. “Cracovia” is extremely grateful for any words of encouragement and recognition, which allow the group to grow and preserve the thousand year old history of Polish Folklore. Sponsored by Big L Distributors Polish Heritage Dancers The Polish Heritage Dancers of Western New York are dedicated to promoting our ancestral heritage through the performance of traditional songs and folk dances. Sponsored by Alden Automotive Biedronka Polish Theatre for Children Biedronka is dedicated to providing entertainment for the youngest generation of the Polish descendants. All of the Biedronka's performances are in Polish language, featuring such Polish authors as Brzechwa, Tuwim, Gellner or Siwek, as well as Gaweda's or Fasolki's songs - all very popular in Poland, and Polish communities throughout North America. In addition to shorter performances associated with Polish cultural events taking place in the Greater Toronto Area, Biedronka has been entertaining our youngsters with vibrant plays for over 7 years! To name a few: 'Jas i Malgosia', 'Akademia Pana Kleksa', 'Calineczka'. Once again, our repertoire is dedicated to children; while Polish speaking children are actively participating in Biedronka's productions. (Check back often as we will be adding more entertainers as they are added to our lineup!) Peter "J's" Antiques & Collectibles Antiques 101: Presentation on different categories of antiques: pottery, toys, glassware, breweriana, bottles, books, post cards, and collectibles. Time Capsule in Your Backyard: A most intriguing presentation on treasures of the past and how to locate them. East Buffalo Meatpacking & NY Central Stockyards: A lecture based on the book Dynamics of East Buffalo Ethnic Neighborhood by the late Fred Jablonski. Buffalo's Brewing Industry: A powerpoint presentation featuring history of Buffalo breweries. Helicoper Rides Scheduled to take place at the 8th Annual Polish Heritage Festival have been canceled due to construction on the Hamburg Fairgrounds. 2 Exciting Videos from the 2008 Polish Heritage Festival! Record Breaking Fish Fry! Video from Channel 2 Duck Races! Video from Channel 2   A number of printable forms are available on this site. They require the use of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, Version 4.0 or later, which can be downloaded here. 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