Zabawa Polish Heritage Festival
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Late AugustDescription
Zabawa (pronounced zah – bah- vah) is a Polish word meaning a time to relax and to enjoy with family and friends. It was an appropriate word to choose in describing what takes place each year here at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church during the fourth weekend of August. Zabawa is our summer festival. And it has been taking place on the fourth weekend of August for fifteen years. Now in its sixteenth year, it has earned the well-deserved reputation as being Erie’s premier east side summer event. And why not? Where else can one taste authentic Polish food – all homemade from our coveted family recipes? Or taste piwo (that’s Polish for “beer”) imported directly from Poland? And let’s not overlook listening to non-stop live Polka music featuring the very best of Polka bands from throughout this region of the United States . . . and some even from Canada. But these are only some of the attractions that pull people in from as far away as Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. To be sure, Zabawa is a three-day event, jam packed with fun and activity. And it all takes place right at Holy Trinity located at 23rd and Reed Street. See the website at www.zabawa2009.org for more information
Performers
Dyna Brass from Waterford, MI Friday Nite Henny & the Versa J's from Pittsburgh, PA Polka Mass Saturday Henny & the Versa J's from Pittsburgh, PA Saturday Nite The Knews from Buffalo, NY Polka Mass Sunday The Knews from Buffalo, NY Sunday afternoon music The Mar-Vels from Erie, PA on Saturday afternoon Wiwaty Folk Dancers Sunday at 1:00pm
Venue
Polish Food and Music
Directions
From Cleveland, OH take I90 east towards Erie, PA From Buffalo, NY take I90 west towards Erie, PA From Pittsburg, PA take I79 north towards Erie, PA see website for more detailed directions and info
Times
Fri, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sat, 12:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission & Parking
Free Parking and Admission
Website
http://www.zabawa2009.org
Infophone
814--806-3334
Email
mmdeniziak@zabawa2009.org