🎡🥟 Pierogi, Polkas & Party Vibes: Taste of Polonia! 🟥⬜🎸

🎡🥟 Pierogi, Polkas & Party Vibes: Taste of Polonia! 🟥⬜🎸

🥟🎶 Taste of Polonia Festival — Labor Day Weekend Fun! 🎸🎡

📍 Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
🗓️ Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ Meet around 4:00 PM • We'll watch Tribute Stage bands from 4:30 PM onward
🎟️ Sunday admission: $15 (CAN BUY AT THE DOOR TOO)
https://topchicago.org/tickets/

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✨ ONE OF CHICAGO'S BIGGEST POLISH FESTIVALS!
Get ready for an entire day of Polish food, music, dancing, culture, beer, entertainment, vendors, and festival fun! 🇵🇱🥟🍺

Taste of Polonia has been a Chicago Labor Day tradition since 1980, celebrating Polish heritage with live music, cultural performances, food, drinks, vendors, carnival attractions, and more.

And you definitely don't have to be Polish to enjoy it! Come for the pierogies, music, dancing, drinks and great atmosphere. 🎶🥟🍻

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🌟 OUR SUNDAY GAME PLAN
I'll arrive around 4:00 PM, and we'll concentrate on the Tribute Stage from 4:30 PM through the evening.
Feel free to come earlier or later and join us whenever you can!
⭐ If you're arriving after 4:00 PM, head directly to the Tribute Stage and look for us there.

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🎸 TRIBUTE STAGE — SUNDAY
12:00–1:00 PM — Keith Stras & Polka Confetti 🟥⬜
1:15–2:15 PM — School of Rock Park Ridge 🎸
2:45–4:00 PM — No Turn on Red
4:30–5:45 PM — Chicago Tribute Anthology ⭐ We'll watch
6:15–7:30 PM — The Wayouts ⭐ We'll watch
8:30–10:00 PM — The Phil Collins Experience ⭐ We'll watch
🎶 We'll be there for all three evening Tribute Stage bands!

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🎤 THEATER STAGE — SUNDAY
11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Holy Mass
12:00 PM — Chopin Choir
12:45 PM — Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
1:15 PM — Discover Chicago
1:30 PM — Wesoly Lud Polish Folk Dance Company
3:45 PM — Wesoly Lud Polish Folk Dance Company
5:00 PM — Tribute to Violetta Villas
6:00 PM — July Trio
7:30 PM — Mlynn – Sea Shanties
9:00 PM — Michał Wiśniewski Akustycznie 🇵🇱🎤

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🥟 WHAT TO EXPECT
🥟 Authentic Polish food & pierogies
🍺 Polish beer & drinks
🎶 Live music on multiple stages
💃 Polish folk dancing & cultural performances
🎪 Carnival attractions & games
🎰 Casino
🎨 Arts, crafts & vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone
🏛️ Copernicus Center & restored Gateway Theatre
There will be plenty to explore between performances, so come hungry and ready to wander! 😋

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🪑 PRO TIP
Bring a lawn chair if you have one! The Tribute Stage can get crowded later in the evening.
🌡️ Too hot? Head inside the Copernicus Center to cool off, explore the building, or check out the restored Gateway Theatre.

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🎸 4:30–5:45 PM — Chicago Tribute Anthology
A Chicago-area tribute band dedicated to the music of Chicago, recreating the band's signature blend of rock, jazz, horns and powerful vocals. Their set features the classic hits that made Chicago one of the most enduring bands of the era. The musicians are veterans of the Chicago music scene.
https://chicagotribute.net/

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🎸 6:15–7:30 PM — The Wayouts
Get ready for a 1960s garage-rock party! 🎶 The Wayouts specialize in energetic, authentic versions of songs by bands including The Kinks, The Animals, The Zombies, The Monkees, The Sonics, The Who and The Rolling Stones. They're a four-piece Chicago band with a no-gimmicks approach — just guitars, drums and great rock 'n' roll.
They even have a Live Jukebox, where audience members can submit song requests during the show.
https://www.thewayoutsband.com/

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🎤 8:30–10:00 PM — The Phil Collins Experience
This is the big finale! 🎉 A high-energy Phil Collins & Genesis tribute featuring frontman Terry Adams Jr. and a powerhouse 12-piece band with horns and backing vocals. Expect favorites including In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds and Sussudio, along with the full visual and musical experience of a Phil Collins concert.
Launched in 2018, the production has toured nationally and also incorporates a charitable component supporting local homeless charities at tour stops.
https://thephilcollinsexperience.com/

🚇 GETTING THERE
🚇 CTA: Jefferson Park Blue Line station is right nearby.
🚆 Metra: Jefferson Park station is also nearby.
🚌 Buses: Multiple routes serve the Jefferson Park Transportation Center.

🚗 Driving: Parking can be limited close by but if park a few blocks away can find free parking
https://topchicago.org/parking/
💡 Tip: Consider parking at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., and taking the festival's free shuttle.

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🎟️ TICKETS
🎫 Friday: $10
🎫 Saturday–Monday: $15
🎫 4-day pass: $45
👧 Kids 12 and under: Free
https://topchicago.org/tickets/
CAN BUY AT THE DOOR!

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🌐 OFFICIAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION
https://topchicago.org/

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📱 RUNNING LATE OR CAN'T FIND US?
Text/call the host!
👋 Be sure to check in with the host when you arrive.

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⚠️ NO-SHOW POLICY
✔️ Please update your RSVP if your plans change.
✔️ Running late? Text/call the host.
❌ Three no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month freeze from attending.

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🎡🥟 Come celebrate Labor Day weekend with pierogies, polkas, Polish culture, live music, cold drinks and plenty of party vibes! 🇵🇱🎶🍻

Taste of Polonia is always a favorite — hope to see you there! 🟥⬜🎉