Little Poland at the Newtown Festival, 10am to 7pm 2 March, Arney St Newtown
Join Wellington's Polish community for a taste of Poland at Little Poland at the Newtown Festival, 10 am to 7pm Sunday 2 March, Arney St, Newtown.
Relax in our family friendly pop-up beer garden while you eat, drink and take in the entertainment.
Polish pierogi (dumplings), racuchy and placki (pancakes), paczki (doughnuts), charcoal grilled smoked sausages and pork belly, deli style sandwiches and a comprehensive range of Poland's most popular beers
10 to 10:30am Polish regional dances
11:30am to noon Interactive Dance Fun for Kids
12:30 to 1pm Steps through Poland: learn the steps to Poland's national dances.
3 to 3:30pm The Klezmer Rebs Parade ends in Little Poland
5pm ish Wellington Batucada arrive in Little Poland
4:30 to 7pm The Little Poland After Party featuring the Klezmer Rebs and Polish Party band Krakerjack.

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