The next Mr. Pierogi will be announced at 8:40 a.m. on WJOB during the Whiting-Robertsdale Radio Show.
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Empanada Fest has been the main focus of the new organization as it plans a full day of fun and Latin American flavor, with music playing a big part.
The final day of Pierogi Fest featured the annual pierogi toss and pierogi eating contests. They are competitions for the slick of hands and strong of stomachs.
The final day of Pierogi Fest featured the annual pierogi toss and pierogi eating contests. They are competitions for the slick of hands and strong of stomachs.
“There’s no place like home for a good meal, family, friends and camaraderie,” said Carolyn Kruszynski, one of the six, adding, “and a little Jeezy,” a Polish liquor
“There’s no place like home for a good meal, family, friends and camaraderie,” said Carolyn Kruszynski, one of the six, adding, “and a little Jeezy,” a Polish liquor
If you’re into normal, better stay out of Whiting this weekend. Inspired by a popular Slavic dumpling, Pierogi Fest for more than two decades has been anything but normal.
If you’re into normal, better stay out of Whiting this weekend. Inspired by a popular Slavic dumpling, Pierogi Fest for more than two decades has been anything but normal.
Pierogi Fest begins Friday and runs through Sunday.
Call it a needed reprieve. Or call it going out with a dollop of class and a keg of chutzpah. Next weekend will be his last Pierogi Fest as “Mr. P.”
Entries are needed for the parade that runs along 119th Street through Hammond's Robertsdale neighborhood, kicking off the annual three-day celebration in neighboring Whiting of the humble Eastern European dumpling and the Region's Polish heritage.
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The wild and wacky festival celebrating traditional Polish cuisine and the Region's deep-rooted Eastern European heritage will take place along 119th Street in downtown Whiting from July 29 to 31.
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The Indiana Festival Association is considering putting Pierogi Fest on the cover of its 2024 guidebook that's distributed statewide.
Pierogi Fest, which began in 1993, draws an estimated 300,000 people to the city annually each July. No small feat for a city of approximately 5,000 residents.
The Indiana Festival Association is considering putting Pierogi Fest on the cover of its 2024 guidebook that's distributed statewide.
The annual Sunday highlights from Pierogi Fest included the best vendor award, pierogi toss and pierogi eating contest.
This was the first time the entire fest had an evacuation, said Pierogi Fest chairman and co-founder Tom Dabertin.
“It shows this community coming together and that Whiting is one big family.”
It's only a day before Whiting becomes pierogi paradise.
Pierogi Fest is still looking for food vendors, volunteers and parade marchers this year.
The Pierogi Fest Polka Parade will will take a different route this years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, stopping short of the festival's entrance.
Mr. Pierogi, Miss Paczki, the Precision Lawnmower Drill Team, and various floats will roll down 119th Street, delighting the crowd. Pierogi Fest organizers are inviting people to apply for the chance to march in the parade.
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