Regional Event Directory (Version 7 – updated weekly – 8/2026)

These links direct you to official event pages, regional partners, and historical hubs across the region.

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• Upper Hudson Valley (Greene & Albany/Capital Region)
• Mid Hudson Valley (Dutchess & Ulster Counties)
• Lower Hudson Valley (Westchester, Rockland & Putnam)
• New York City & Extended Outwardly (MA, CT, PA, OH, KS & Long Island)
• Polish Language & Latin Masses & Church Services
• Bonus Recommendations (Parishes & Educational Hubs)
• Polkas, Dance Festivals, Radio & Media Resources
• Notable Past Events (For Annual Planning)

Upper Hudson Valley (Greene & Albany/Capital Region):

• 2026 Fall Food Sale (Latham, NY): Mid-September (Sat, Sep 12 at 12:00 PM) at Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (250 Old Maxwell Road).
• Easter Polish Food Sale: Blessed Virgin Mary Parish for traditional Easter dishes.
• National Polish Church Albany: A key regional spiritual and cultural institution serving the Capital Region’s Polish community.
• Polish Bike Nights (Minerva, NY): Sunday afternoons (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) at State Route 28N, featuring kielbasa specials, burn-out pit, horseshoes, and cornhole.
• Local Greene County & Catskills Cultural Events: Regular regional art gatherings, seasonal festivals, and heritage events throughout the northern tier.

Mid Hudson Valley (Dutchess & Ulster Counties):

Dutchess County:

• 180th Dutchess County Fair: Happening late August (Aug 25–30) at the fairgrounds in Rhinebeck.
• 2026 Outdoor Season (Rhinebeck): Concluding Sunday, Aug 30 at 10:00 AM.
• Famous Garlic Festival (Poughkeepsie): A staple early September weekend (Sep 5–6) at the MJN Convention Center.
• Wildcrafting Seasonings (Dover Plains): Early September weekend event (Sat, Sep 5 at 12:00 PM) hosted by Feral Foragher.
• Wheels and Wings and Other Things: Mid-September community gathering (Sun, Sep 13 at 10:00 AM) hosted by the Tunison Foundation at Sky Acres Airport.
• City of Poughkeepsie’s Pulaski Day Parade & Polka Dance: Mid-October celebration (traditionally scheduled around mid-October, e.g., October 11–12) featuring the annual local Pulaski Parade and traditional polka dance gathering.
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Friday Night Fish Fry: A fantastic community staple for Lenten dinners and local gatherings in Poughkeepsie.
• Solemnity of the Feast of St. Joseph Adoration & Holy Mass: Beautifully traditional devotions, adoration, and holy mass at St. Joseph’s Church.
• Polish Stations of the Cross: A solemn and culturally significant Lenten observance for the local Polish community at St. Joseph’s Church.
• Easter Food Basket Blessing (Święconka): Hosted at St. Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls.
• Polish-English Mass: Sunday worship for the local Polish-speaking Catholic community.

Ulster County:

• Thursday Farm Stand (Kingston): Late summer gatherings.
• Live Music Cruise Series: Kicking off early September (Sat, Sep 5 at 7:00 PM) hosted by Hudson River Cruises.
• Chicken BBQ – Drive Thru Pickup!: Kingston’s historic White Eagle Benevolent Society.
• Traditional Polish Dinner – Drive Thru Pickup: Authentic, homemade Polish comfort food at the White Eagle Benevolent Society.

Lower Hudson Valley (Westchester, Rockland & Putnam):

• 47th Annual Polish Heritage Day (Valhalla, NY): Sunday, May 31, 2026 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, rain or shine) at Kensico Dam Plaza. Free admission featuring traditional Polish food and desserts, butter-making activities, beer and wine tent, live music and folklore performances, children’s activities, and multiple vendors. Hosted by the Westchester Pulaski Association.
• OKTOBERFEST in CROTON NY: Late September (Sat, Sep 26 at 12:00 PM) at the Croton Dummy Light.
• Westchester Pulaski Association: Promoting Polish heritage, culture, and community events throughout Westchester County.

New York City & Extended Outwardly (MA, CT, PA, OH, KS & Long Island):

• 89th Annual New York City Pulaski Day Parade: Held annually on the first Sunday of October (October 4, 2026) marching up Fifth Avenue from 39th St to 51st St in Manhattan. Proudly sponsored by its Diamond Sponsor, the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union (PSFCU).
• National Shrine of Our Lady of Częstochowa (Doylestown, PA): Located at 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 (Bucks County). Home to major annual traditions, including the Poland Through the Ages Living History Faire in late May and the legendary Polish-American Family Festival & Country Fair spanning weekends surrounding Labor Day (Sept 5–7 and Sept 12–13, 2026) featuring two live music stages, folklore troupes, and authentic cuisine.
• DOŻYNKI 2026 Polish Festival (New Britain, CT): August 29–30, 2026 at 721 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT. Features “Dzień Dziedzictwa Polskiego” (Polish Heritage Day) and “Polskie Święto Smaków” (Pierogi & Kiełbasa). Hosted by Polski Express Mass Media.
• Polish Drive-Thru (Gardner, MA): Sunday, September 13, 2026 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM) at the Polish American Citizens Club. Full Polish meals prepared on premises including a bowl of kapusta, pierogi, gołąbki, and kielbasa for $20 (Cash Only).
• Polish Harvest Festival DOŻYNKI 2026 (Philadelphia, PA): Saturday, September 19, 2026 (3:00 PM – 10:00 PM) at Associated Polish Home (9150 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA). Celebrating traditional Polish harvest culture, food, and community.
• Polish Power Yoga (Port Washington, NY): Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) at Bar Beach. Outdoor physical, mental, and emotional yoga session.
• Nanty-Glo Polish Club Event (Nanty Glo, PA): Live performance by Krazy Kat Daddies playing Classic Rock, Oldies, and Country at the Nanty-Glo American Citizens Polish Club.
• Polish Wycinanki Workshop (Lawrence, KS): Thursday, September 24, 2026 (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM) at the Spencer Museum of Art (KU Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies and artist Angie Pickman of Rural Pearl). Focuses on traditional Polish paper cut art.
• Polish Fest Boston: An annual late-spring celebration hosted by the Polish American Citizens Club (Dorchester, MA).
• St. Stanislaus Kostka of Greenpoint, Brooklyn: A cornerstone Polish Catholic parish in historic Greenpoint.
• Polish Festival Staten Island 2026: Mid-June staple NYC cultural festival.
• NYCFC Polish Night: Late July sports collaboration.
• The 2026 Little Poland Festival: Spring/summer staple on Broad Street in New Britain, CT.
• Connecticut Dożynki Harvest Festival: Hosted by the Polish American Foundation of Connecticut in New Britain.
• Polish Town Fair 2026: Mid-August Long Island celebration in Riverhead.
• Romanian Festival (Canton, OH): Late August weekend.
• IPA/USPA/CPA Dożynki Harvest Festival! (Independence, OH): Late September harvest weekend.

Polish Language & Latin Masses & Church Services:

• Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary & Sacred Heart Churches (Port Ewen / Esopus, NY): Located right along the Hudson River, this parish hosts a traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) every Sunday at 1:00 PM (and select mid-week services), serving as an incredible spiritual landmark in support of traditional heritage.
• Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (Poughkeepsie, NY): Hosts a dedicated Polish Mass every third Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at 97 Mill Street.
• St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Roman Catholic Church (Manhattan, NY): The oldest Polish parish in the Archdiocese of New York, providing regular weekly and Sunday holy masses spoken natively in Polish.
• St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish (Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY): A historic hub hosting frequent Polish-language liturgical services.

Bonus Recommendations (Parishes & Educational Hubs):

• White Eagle Benevolent Society: A historic Polish social club founded in 1892 in Kingston.
• Dutchess Community College (DCC): An important regional educational partner.
• The Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary-St. Joseph and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: Central hub for Poughkeepsie’s historic Catholic parishes.
• St. Joseph’s Church of Poughkeepsie & Save Saint Joseph’s Church Group: Community pages dedicated to historic preservation.
• St. Martin de Porres: A highly active Catholic parish in the Poughkeepsie area.
• Holy Trinity & St. Mary’s Churches: Beautiful, culturally significant historic hubs located right in the heart of Poughkeepsie.
• Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish: A vibrant, modern parish community out in Lagrangeville.

Polkas, Dance Festivals, Radio & Media Resources:

• WVKR 91.3 FM Poughkeepsie (Vassar College Radio): Local station hosting back-to-back programs:
  • Polish Radio Hour: Traditional Polish broadcasting and community updates.
  • Polka Rascals: Hosted by Mike Skok, Darryl Bielski, and Sandeigh Hutchinson.
• Polka Jammer Network: A premier online radio network broadcasting polka music 24 hours a day.
• 24/7 Polka Heaven: The world’s first streaming polka network.
• International Polka Association (IPA): Official organization dedicated to the preservation of polka music.
• Polish American Radio Program w/ Andy G: A beloved local radio program broadcasting Polish music.
• Polskie Radio NYC, WVKR & Radio RAMPA: Stations and groups connecting the New York Polish community.
• Nowy Dziennik – New York Polish Weekly (bilingual): Bilingual Polish news source for the New York area.
• AM Pol Eagle News Online: Trusted online newspaper serving the Polish-American community.
• Polish American Journal: News resource for Polish-American cultural insights.

Notable Past Events (For Annual Planning):

Summer Festivals (June/July/August): The Little Poland Festival (Mid-June), Staten Island Polish Festival (Mid-June), Cheektowaga Polish-American Arts Festival (Late July), NYCFC Polish Night (Late July), and Polish Town Fair (Mid-August).

Lenten Season (March/April): St. Joseph Church Volunteer Prep, Solemnity of the Feast of St. Joseph, Polish Stations of the Cross, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Friday Night Fish Fry.

Easter Traditions (April): Easter Food Basket Blessing (Święconka) and Easter Polish Food Sales.