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Food, Music and Culture at 2018 Dożynki Festival

The 38th Dożynki Polish Harvest Festival began in New Britain on August 25, 2018. The annual traditional celebration begins with Mass, followed by ceremonies and cultural performances. The Festival is a weekend-long event. The second day of the 2018 Festival begins at 12:00pm on Sunday, August 26th. The Festival features music, a bouncy house for children, vendors […]

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2018 Dożynki to be Held August 25th and 26th

New Britain’s 2018 Dożynki festival will be held on August 25th and 26th. “Join us for the 38th annual Polish Harvest Festival in New Britain,” says the event organizers, “a beautiful and festive tradition to give thanks and celebrate all things Polish!” Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. New […]

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Scenes from the 37th Annual Dożynki Festival

The 37th annual Dożynki Festival began on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Falcon Field in New Britain. Food, music, dancing and community celebration at the Festival continue through Sunday, the 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. The festival began with the celebration of Mass on Saturday morning, followed […]

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2017 Dożynki to be Held August 26th and 27th

The Polish American Council of Greater New Britain Charities, Inc. has announced that New Britain’s 2017 Dożynki festival will be held on August 26th and 27th. Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest celebration, giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. This year, New Britain will be celebrating the 37th Dożynki festival. The festival begins with the celebration of […]

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The History of New Britain’s Polish Festivals

By Olivia Jablonski Managing Editor International festivals have a rich meaning when it comes to celebrating the culture and heritage of a country such as Poland. For almost two decades, the city of New Britain has been known for throwing annual polish festivals for event goers from all over the state of Connecticut to attend. […]