PITTSFIELD, Mass. — St. Joseph's Church will host its annual Polish Picnic on Sunday, July 19, at 414 North St., marking more than 60 years of the tradition.

 

The event, which is one of the final remaining ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, is open to the public with free admission and typically draws several thousand attendees.

 

Festivities begin with an outdoor Polish Mass at 11 a.m., followed by the main picnic from noon to 5 p.m. The event features traditional, parishioner-made Polish dishes—including pierogi, kapusta, golumbki, and kielbasa—alongside American options and adult beverages for purchase.

 

Live entertainment will be provided by the Eddie Forman Orchestra starting at 1 p.m. Additional attractions include children's games at "KiddyLand," adult raffles, and the introduction of craft vendors to this year's lineup.