Held in Downtown Whiting, Pierogi Fest provides an annual opportunity for people to return to their roots, celebrate their heritage, and have a lot of fun. The incredible event draws more than 300,000 people from across the nation and the world. Numerous live music acts will be performing throughout the three-day event across multiple stages, and dozens of food vendors will be serving up tasty eats to enjoy.

Schedule:

Friday, July 29, 2022

(11am-11pm)

Oliver Stage:
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Traverso Singers
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Polonia Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Eddie Korosa and The Boys from Illinois

Sheridan Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Ron Smolen Polka Band
4:00pm - 6:00pm: The Eddie Wojcik Orchestra
8:00pm - 10:30pm: The Walk-Ins

Laporte Stage:
2:00pm - 4:00pm: YesNoMaybe
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Stern Approval
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Nomad Planets

Beer Garden Stage:
2:00pm - 4:00pm: The Muddsharks
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Crawford's Daughter
8:00pm - Close : Jessi and The Fizz

Silver Streak Lounge:
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Steve Hurd
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Soulfinger
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Caught on Cline

Main Stage:
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Doug Horne and The Rhythm Makers Orchestra
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Soda
8:30pm - 10:30pm: Six String Soldiers

Pop-Up Stage:
11:00am - 1:00pm: Mario Zavala
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Bill Y Lee
3:00pm - 5:00pm: Ronn Barany
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Robbie White
8:00pm - Close : Dueling Pianos with Rich and Dave

7:00pm: Polka Parade Starts!
Parade Route: along 119th Street, stating at Forsythe Park and ending at Atchison Ave

Saturday, July 30, 2022

(11am-11pm)

Oliver Stage:
11:00am - 12:00pm: The Buscia Cooking Show
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Mr Pierogi Song Fest with the Pieroguettes
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Michelle's Dance Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Sneezy
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Take Five

Sheridan Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Hoosier Strings
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Gennie O and The Windy City Brass
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Polka Contest
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Strung Out

Laporte Stage:
11:00am - 12:30pm: Danny Donuts and Grandpappy
12:30pm - 2:30pm: Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band
2:30pm - 4:00pm: BeatleJam
5:30pm - 7:30pm: CXPITAL
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Kicked Outta Choir

Beer Garden Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Steal Rhythm
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Liquid Lunch
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Industrial Drive
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Mad Ants

Silver Steak Lounge:
11:00am - 1:00pm: Touch of Class
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Fiddlerock!
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Electric Soul Machine
8:00pm - 10:30pm: Wall of Denial

Main Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Steve Kellogg (Magician)
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Small Town
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Cadillac Groove
8:00pm - 10:00pm: Allie Sealey

Pop-Up Stage:
11:00am - 12:00pm: Bill Y Lee
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Joe Humphrey
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Brian Machowiak
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Richard Chubb
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Imperial Orange

Sunday, July 31, 2022

(11am-5pm)

Oliver Stage:
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Polonia Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Pierogi Toss and Pierogi Eating Contests

Sheridan Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: VonCrapp Family Singers
3:00pm - 5:00pm: Crawpuppies

Laporte Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Bad Alley Shadows
3:00pm - 5:00pm: 45 RPM

Beer Garden Stage:
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Fifty-One Lincoln Band

Silver Streak Lounge:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Crawford's Daughter (Trio)
3:00pm - 5:00pm: The StingRays

Main Stage:
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Dancing Queen

Pop-Up Stage:
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Alex Akers
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Nick Kazonis

There is no charge to enter the festival, though you will want to bring money for food, drink, and souvenirs.

Date: July 29 - 31, 2022

Location: Downtown Whiting, IN 46394.

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