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Polish days set this weekend in Armstrong Creek

ARMSTRONG CREEK, Wis. -Armstrong Creek will be celebrating its 26th annual Polish Heritage Days, Friday-Sunday July 29-31.

Starting off the weekend, Friday, you can enjoy dancing to a variety of music by DJski Entertainment with Pawel Sciborowski from 7 to 11 p.m. Pawel is of Polish decent, he moved to America when he was in grade school and has pursued his love of music and electronics by offering a high quality DJ service.

Polish food and beverages will be available for sale. Friday night dance admission is $3 with 10 and under free.

Saturday is the highlight to the weekend. The day starts at 11 a.m. with an authentic Polish Mass at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. Visitors will see ornate polish costumes and hear beautiful polish hymns while attending the mass. After the mass, a parade proceeds from the church to the town park where one can enjoy an afternoon of fun.

Polka music will fill the park all day, starting off with Family Tradition of Stevens Point Wis., from 1 to 6 p.m. If your feet are still willing, you can dance the night away to The New Generation Polka Band of Pulaski, from 6 to 11 p.m. Throughout the day the park will bustle with activities for the young and old alike, including games for the kids, craft booths, car show and petting zoo. The smell of polish foods will fill the air, making it irresistible for you to sample the foods which will include pierogi, polska kielbasa, kraut, Golabki, Kluski z Kapusta and mouth watering bakery. Saturday Park admission is $5 with 10 and under free.

If the last two days haven’t tired you out and you want to enjoy the countryside of Armstrong Creek on foot, the committee will hold a 4k Walk/Run at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Preregistration is suggested but not mandatory. Sign in is at 7:30 a.m., registration forms will be available at the park on the two days prior. There is a $10 entry fee.

If you have questions or wish to have a craft booth, participate in the parade, car show or walk/run please email karamillan@centurytel.net or call 715-336-3299.

Polish Heritage Days is sponsored by Citizens for Armstrong Creek, Inc. with proceeds go to the betterment of the community.

Starting at $3.50/week.

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