The Copernicus Center

Dates:
           Friday, August 30         5:00pm-10:30pm
           Saturday, August 31    12:00pm-10:30pm
           Sunday, September 1  12:00pm-10:30pm
           Monday, September 2  12:00pm-9:30pm

Join us for Taste of Polonia Festival 2024 and celebrate Polish culture and our Chicagoland community!

For four days, patrons can enjoy a true cultural experience that includes nonstop live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, exhibitions, a carnival, local merchants, a casino, a Kids Stage filled with great activities and much much more!

The festival offers a diverse variety of music like pop, alternative, ethnic, rock, classical, dance as well as traditional polka music, from over 60 live bands and artists performing across all three stages. Throughout the weekend, patrons will be able to take a front-row seat at the Copernicus Theater stage to see spectacular performances by symphonic orchestras, local folk song and dance groups, and enjoy performers of all ages! In addition to live performances festival goers will be able to attend movie screenings of both feature films and documentaries. On Sunday morning the festival will begin with a 11:00 am Catholic Mass on the Theater Stage.

Attendees will be able to take a stroll through the festivals Merchant & Vendor row, where they will discover everything from local businesses to imported goods, from clothing and jewelry to gifts and much more. The organizers of the Taste of Polonia have prepared enough activities to keep the entire family entertained during all four days of the festival. Little ones can enjoy the many attractions like face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, inflatables attractions, mascots, karate and dance showcases.

Inside the building patrons can appreciate an amazing arts and historical exhibits, Kid’s Art Show as well as numerous private and local artists displays. Also, adults will be able to play Texas Hold’ Em and Blackjack at the indoor casino. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy!

Taste of Polonia has grown to be the county's largest and oldest Polish Festival, with over 45,000 attendees. Make sure you don't miss out on celebrating Chicago's favorite ethnic festival. See you all at Taste of Polonia! Visit TOPChicago.org for more information and schedule.

For ticket orders of 10 or more, please contact Taste of Polonia staff directly at festival@copernicuscenter.org