Taste of Polonia Festival Chicago - Discover Polish Heritage in Chicago
Immerse yourself in Polish traditions with captivating dance performances, engaging exhibitions, and a dedicated Kids Zone. An unforgettable cultural experience awaits!
America’s Largest Polish Festival
The Taste of Polonia Festival Chicago is a celebration of Polish culture, heritage, music and Old World cuisine attracting large crowds every Labor Day weekend. The first festival was held in 1980 and has now become one of the largest Polish festivals in the United States.
For four days, you can enjoy a true cultural experience that includes nonstop live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, exhibitions, local merchants, a Kids Zone filled with activities for the whole family, and much more!
Whether you are Polish, Polish-American, or simply curious about European culture, the Taste of Polonia Festival Chicago offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. It’s more than a food festival — it’s a celebration of identity, music, history, and community in the heart of Chicago.
Come once, and this Chicago Labor Day festival will be a tradition you’ll want to repeat every year.
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The Food
The Beer
Music & Entertainment
The Taste of Polonia Festival features a variety of live music performances from Polish and international artists. There are also dance performances, cultural activities, and other entertainment.
TRIBUTE STAGE
By day: Polka bands will have everyone dancing!
By night: The most popular tribute and rock bands!
THEATER STAGE
By day: Cultural program includes folk dancing, symphony performances, theatrical groups, movies and more.
By night: Local entertainments and the most popular bands from Poland!
KIDS ZONE
Fun for the whole family.
Special kids programming and entertainment. Games and activities for the youngest of our visitors.
Festival Hours
Friday: 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Monday: 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Food, drinks, and festival grounds are available right away, but performances start later.
