FAQ
Is there an admission fee?
There is no admission fee for the festival.
Where do I park? Can I take public transport?
Kaiser Permanente graciously makes its parking lot available during the festival weekend. Festival-goers can park there or on side streets in the Overlook neighborhood. We encourage you to take public transportation. The closest MAX stop, Overlook Park, is two blocks away.
Is there handicap parking?
You can find handicap parking spots in front of the Polish Hall building on N Interstate Ave and also near the children's booth on the Kaiser Permanente parking lot.
Is the festival wheelchair accessible?
Yes, most of the festival grounds are wheelchair accessible. The main food and beer tents on Failing Street are on flat ground, and the vendor market and stage viewing area on the Kaiser Permanente parking lot are also flat and accessible. Please note that the Polish Hall itself is only accessible by stairs, but pastries and desserts are available at an outdoor booth on Failing Street, so all visitors can enjoy food options.
What safety measures are in place?
First aid is available at the Information Booth, which is staffed by volunteers, including registered nurses. Festival staff and volunteers are available throughout the grounds to assist visitors and respond to emergencies.
Are pets allowed?
Leashed pets are welcome in outdoor, non-food areas of the festival. Due to health regulations, pets are not permitted inside the European Cafe or in food service areas, including the Food Court and Beer Garden. Service animals are welcome throughout the festival, including all food and beverage areas.
What are the festival hours?
The festival will be open from 11am - 10pm on Saturday and 12pm - 6pm on Sunday.
Is this a rain or shine event?
The festival happens rain or shine. Our eating areas are located under tents and in the Polish Hall and our stage viewing area is also covered with a tent.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, our festival is run entirely by volunteers. Please visit our Volunteer page to find opportunities.
Who does the festival support?
The Polish Festival is staffed by volunteers from the Polonia community, with all proceeds benefiting future cultural programming and community outreach.
Do you take credit/ debit cards?
Yes. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted at the Token Booth, where you can purchase festival tokens for food and beverages. Some vendors may also accept credit and debit card payments directly, but availability varies
Can I purchase Polish products or souvenirs?
Yes! Browse our Vendor Marketplace for Polish food items, crafts, books, gifts, jewelry, clothing, and other imported goods from a variety of vendors.
Are there ATMs onsite?
Yes, there will be an ATM available near the Token Booth for convenience.
Will there be dancing?
Polish folk dancing will be performed on Saturday and Sunday. Please check the Activities page for more details.
Are there restrooms onsite?
Portable restrooms are available on N Failing Street.
Are there vegetarian options?
Our pierogi (sauerkraut and mushroom option as well as the potato, onion and cheese option) are vegetarian. Our potato pancakes are vegetarian as well.
Are there gluten-free options?
Our kielbasa, bigos, and potato pancakes are gluten-free. We occasionally offer gluten-free desserts, but availability varies. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that food is prepared in a gluten-free environment, and cross-contact may occur. The beers we serve are not gluten-free.