A chance to sample legendary Polish hospitality will arise this week as the 14th annual Polish Festival is poised to roll out Oct. 9 through 11 at St. Maximillian Kolbe Roman Catholic Polish Mission, 1735 Grand Ave., in Pacific Beach. The event will feature street dancing, authentic Polish food and imported Polish beer. Dancers will perform live Polish folk dances and select bands will provide live music. A sample of the items from the festival menu includes Polish potato pancakes; Polish sausages; golabki — meat stuffed cabbage rolls; bigos — hunters stew with different meats and sausages; chrust — Polish pastry; paczki — similar to donuts; Polish cakes and Polish cookies. Beer drinkers can choose from Okocim and Zywiec Polish beers. The event runs from Friday, Oct. 9 (21 and up only) from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 from noon to 6 p.m. Those attending can also browse through an assortment of arts and crafts, T-shirts, jewelry, traditional Polish souvenirs and national ornaments on sale at the event. — John Gregory