The Polish Town Fair kicks off for its 42nd year this morning with a street festival packed with vendors, food and a full schedule of events celebrating the community’s Polish heritage.
Riverhead’s Polish Town will be transformed into a giant, open-air market this weekend, with street vendors, Polish delicacies, Polish beer, Polka music, Polish dancers and a carnival with rides and games for the whole family.
The street fair runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This weekend’s Polish events include a Polish Mass Saturday morning at St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church, followed by a reenactment of an old-fashioned Polish Wedding at 12 p.m. on the church’s steps.
At 11:30 a.m., there will be a flag-raising ceremony near the Riverhead Town showmobile, accompanied by a Polish choir and a demonstration of Polish customs.
There will also be a polka party at the Polonaise Park at 5 p.m. Saturday, with live music from The Boys along with Mike Costa and the Beat. Admission is $13 for adults, $8 for children ages 12 and under.
This year’s souvenirs include a cookbook, t-shirt and an annual 2016 Polish Town mug.
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