The Bay Area Polish dance group, Lowicznie is a festival favorite. Photo courtesy of the American Club of Sacramento 

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Have you danced the Polka, ate Pierogi and had your picture taken with a “Polish Princess?”

Never, you say? Well, it’s about time you did.

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

Potato pancakes are another popular offering at the annual festival honoring the Polish culture. Photo courtesy of the American Club of Sacramento 

The best part of the festival is the food and entertainment. There are no Polish restaurants in the greater Sacramento area, so the Polish Festival is the only time when people can enjoy authentic Polish food while listening to traditional Polish music, performed by professional musicians.

The Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc preserves and perpetuates Polish traditions, customs, culture and heritage through social events and activities.  Since the club’s forming in 1959, membership and the festival have grown.  For more information about the performers and vendors, visit the website at https://sacpolishclub.com/annual-polish-festival.

More than 1,500 festivalgoers are expected to attend this year’s festival.  But don’t worry, there will be plenty of food.  Come fill up on home-made Polish delicacies with more than 5,000 Pierogi (potato-cheese filled, meat filled or mushroom and sauerkraut filled dumplings); 1,000 Golabki (cabbage rolls); 700 pounds of Kielbasa (Polish sausage), hundreds of servings of placki (potato pancakes) and a variety of Polish pastries.

If you have a craving for Polish Bigos Hunter's Stew, check out the booths at the Polish Festival. Photo courtesy of the American Club of Sacramento 

Beside all the wonderful food and entertainment, several vendors will sell Baltic Amber, handmade crafts, Polish souvenirs and Polish sausages.  Don’t forget to visit the Polish marketplace.

If you’re in a bidding mood, there is also the silent auction. For those who wish to try their luck, tickets for the raffle will be available. You can commemorate your visit with a picture with a “Polish Princess” at the photo booth.

Polish sausage sandwiches are another big draw for festivalgoers. Photo courtesy of the American Club of Sacramento 

Dance the polka or, while you eat, enjoy the music of Chet Chwalik Polmuz Polka Band and q        ’s accordion music, sure to impress.

There is something for everyone at the 34th annual Polish Festival.

Admission and parking are free. The event will have wheelchair access and credit cards will be accepted. The event is for all ages.

Babcia's (Grandma's ) Kuchnia is ready to serve the hundreds of festivalgoers ready for a tempting Polish meal. Photo courtesy of the American Club of Sacramento