St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic Returns on July 20, Continuing 60-year Tradition

PITTSFIELD — The St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic returns to the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church at 414 North St., Pittsfield, on Sunday, July 20, continuing a 60-year tradition. The Polish Picnic is one of the last ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, and the event is expected to draw several thousand people. The picnic, slated for noon to 5 p.m., has free admission and is open to the public.

A highlight of the Polish Picnic is the homemade Polish food prepared by St. Joseph’s parishioners, including pierogi, kapusta, golumbki, and kielbasa. American food and adult beverages will also be available for purchase.

Entertainment, consisting of Polish music, will once again be provided by the popular Eddie Forman Orchestra beginning at 1 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music, or get up and dance a polka. An outdoor Polish Mass will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. KiddyLand will provide games and activities for children. Raffles will also be available for adults.