San Diego Polish fest 2008

11 Oct 2008 / #1

I went to the San Diego Polish festival Saturday, 11 Oct 2008 at the St. Maximilian Kolbe church in Pacific Beach, and I have to say that I am extremely disappointed! What kind of Polish festival does not have a live Polka band?? Its like 4th of July with no fireworks! What are these American bands doing at a Polish festival?? If I want see an American band, I can go to a freaking concert any day! Why have them at a Polish fest?? You don't ever see American bands at Greek or Italian festivals, do you??

Secondly, it was extremely crowded! They should reserve some kind of picnic area at a local park and have it there instead. This thing took place in an alley way, literally!

This is a shame San Diego Polonia! Not what I expected!

The town I grew up in, Erie PA, with only approximately 200,000 pop., has a better Polish festival than this one! Much more festive! Maybe because they have many different live "POLISH" bands that come and play, and there is room to dance! Last but not least, you can walk around with your beer and not be closed in under a tent!!

aleksandra000 - | 5

14 Oct 2008 / #2

I know what you mean! I went to a Polish Festival once in San Diego, not sure if it's the same one you're talking about, but I won't go again. I'm going to stick to the Polish Festivities in Yorba Linda. :) A million times better and more enjoyable! Real Polish dancing and music and just pure fun!! I don't know if you've heard or been to the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorda Linda but it is a great place.

They have two main festivals in Yorba Linda: Proud to Be Polish Festival and the Dóżynki Harvest Festival. Both are amazing :)

shewolf 5 | 1077

14 Oct 2008 / #3

They have two main festivals in Yorba Linda: Proud to Be Polish Festival and the Dóżynki Harvest Festival. Both are amazing :)

What was the Proud to Be Polish Festival like this year in Yorba Linda? I went to the one last year and it was extremely small, in the patio.

aleksandra000 - | 5

14 Oct 2008 / #4

It was a lot bigger this year. They have some new people in charge of all the festivals and "imprezy." They like to go all out and it pays off :) They also are getting a lot more money lately, i dont know from where, but it has allowed them to splurge a little. :)

JacekinLAnNY - | 24

19 Oct 2008 / #5

I am disappointed I missed this

OP Lucas_Glica 1 | 1

20 Oct 2008 / #6

I don't know if you've heard or been to the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorda Linda but it is a great place.

No, I have not been to the Yorba Linda Polish fest. I am new to California.. I will more than likely go next year. Thanks a lot for the info :)