The 20th annual Polish Festival in San Diego will take place Oct. 9 to 11 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church at 1735 Grand Ave. in Pacific Beach. For more information, visit polishmission.org. This annual fundraising event is one of the most popular ethnic festivals in the Pacific Beach area, attracting people from all around San Diego as well as international visitors who want to get a taste of what Poland is all about. Delicious Polish food is definitely a must at the festival – Pierogis (dumplings stuffed with sauerkraut or potato and cheese), Golabki (meat stuffed cabbage rolls), Bigos (Hunter’s stew), potato pancakes and famous grilled Kielbasa (Polish sausage). Polish pastries, soft drinks, coffee and tea will also be available. Adults over 21 years of age will have an opportunity to try Polish beer by well-known brands, such as Okocim, Warka, Tatra and EB.
Artistic entertainment will include Polish folk dance groups – POLONEZ from San Diego and KRAKUSY from Los Angeles, 224 Kosciuszko Polka Band, Il Giardino d’Amore baroque chamber orchestra, and many others.
For those who want to learn more about the church and also join in prayer, Holy Mass and tours of the church will be offered. Veneration of the relics of St. John Paul II, St. Sister Faustina, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, St. Padre Pio and other Saints will also be offered.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards supporting the Parish – the main goal being the continued renovation of St. Maximilian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church.
For more information, visit polishmission.org/festival/index.php