2019 New Britain Dożynki Planned

It may just be springtime, but planning for the traditional Polish Harvest Festival, the New Britain Dożynki, is already underway.

The Polish American Foundation and New Britain’s Little Poland have announced that the 2019 New Britain Dożynki Festival will be held on August 24th and 25th.

“Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest,” Festival organizers said. The 2019 Festival is the thirty-ninth Dożynki celebration.

The Festival will be held at Falcon Field at 721 Farmington Avenue. It begins with celebration of Mass at 11:00am on Saturday, August 24th. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Leonard Blair.

“Opening ceremonies follow the Mass,” organizers say, “followed by a vibrant celebration of Polish culture.”

Festival organizers say that the program for Saturday, August 24th, from 10:00am to 10:00pm includes:

• “Polish School and Scouts – scholarship presentation – choirs”
• The folklore dance group, “Orlęta”
• The Vademecum Band
• A dance party with music presented by the DJs Broad Street Boys

The Festival continues from 12:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday, August 25th with the band, To My and an antique car show.

The Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration, with music, dancing and, of course, delicious food.

Editor’s note (7/13/2019): The article was updated with additional information.