Ever wonder what it was like to be Polish for the day? What about what it was like to indulge in truly authentic pierogis? Well, lucky for you this authentic festival combines both of those things in one sensational way. Running for over a decade, this Polish festival in Georgia has become a must-attend event for anyone looking for delicious food and an entirely new cultural experience.
Every year in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the Polish Pierogi Festival takes place and transforms the city into a little town in Poland.
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This annual fundraising event is organized by volunteers from the Polish Roman Catholic Apostolate of Atlanta and usually takes place during the summer months.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
Because who wouldn’t want warmth and sunshine when there is dancing and celebrating like this going on?
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
Honoring Poland and pierogis for over 10 years, this cultural festival allows guests to admire and appreciate the 1,000-year-old heritage of Polish Catholics in Georgia.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
But you don’t have to be religious to enjoy this festival, as it welcomes guests to participate in the traditions, beliefs, and culture that encompass the people of Poland.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
There are many authentic delights for visitors to try, from the unique dancing to of course, the Polish cuisine.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
The pierogi menu offers a unique combination of flavors from the potatoes and cheese to the mushroom and sauerkraut, plus grilled kielbasa and hunger’s stew known as bigos.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
There are so many authentic dishes peppering the menu, you’ll think you’ve stepped into Poland for the afternoon.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
You can even indulge in a bit of the Polish candies and sweets offered for purchase that you usually can’t find elsewhere.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
Keep an eye out for this year’s Polish Pierogi Festival and participate in an entirely different culture brimming with color, cuisine, and entertainment.
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Where: 85 Gloster Rd NW, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Facebook Polish Pierogi Festival
When: Every summer—usually around August.
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