Polish Town Fair & Festival Back In Riverhead: 'We're On To A New Era'

RIVERHEAD, NY — For the first time since 2019, the Polish Town Civic Association in Riverhead will host the well-loved "Polish Town Fair and Festival."

According to the civic association's website, the event, held in Polish Town on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will include appearances by the Polish Queen, a Polish wedding and parade at noon, mouthwatering Polish fare, a Polish car show, polka music, folk dancing, a DJ, live music, scores of vendors, and more. Admission is free

A party under the tent also takes place Saturday night, with admission $20.

Stephanie Galka, second vice president of the civic association, said the organization this year has been "revitalizing what was dwindling though the years. We're turning a new leaf and we're on to a new era. We're all very excited. We look forward to seeing everyone there."

This year's newly-crowned Polish Town Queen, Natalie Runowski, will attend with her Court, she said.

For a full schedule, click here.

Also this weekend, the Riverhead Polish Independent Club, which hosted an event during the years when the civic association's festivities were on pause, will present the 2024 Polish Festival at Polish Hall on Marcy Avenue, on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

That event will feature the John Stevens Polka Band from noon to 5 p.m. both days, traditional Polish food such as kielbasa and beer, artisan vendors and more. For additional info, click here.