Polish Fest
Held at Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront, this event is touted as America's largest Polish festival. Event-goers can enjoy Polish folk dancing and music, a cultural village with special exhibits, geneaology area and a children's stage. Live entertainment includes everything from storytellers to Polish rock bands and classical musicians. An annual Chopin Youth Piano Competition and Miss Polish Fest Pageant are also in the line-up. The Sukiennice Marketplace features Polish wares and of course, lots of delicious Polish food.
http://www.polishfest.org/
Fall Polka Fest
Wisconsin Dells
Visitors to Fall Polka Fest, set in the scenic Wisconsin Dells, don't even need to know how to polka to enjoy this festival! Costumed dancers and instructors are on hand to teach the art and history of Polka; after an in-depth polka lesson, visitors are welcome to tour the festival grounds to enjoy several world-class polka bands. Of course, when dancing causes attendees to work up an appetite, local chefs are on hand to serve a variety of Polish specialties. 1-800-54-DELLS
