Highlander selling oscypki cheese at summer festival.

If you’re heading to Krakow, Warsaw or Wroclaw, Poland this summer and fall, plan to attend culinary, cultural and harvest festivals in those three cities and surrounding areas. You’ll taste great regional cuisine and get to sing and dance with the locals. What a treat!

JUNE – AUGUST 2010

KRAKOW

Oscypek and All Cheeses Festival- A celebration of all cheeses  - 7 & 8 August 2010 in Zakopane, Lesser Poland region

Pierogi Festival- Polish stuffed dumplings festival – 13, 14, 15 August 2010 – location: Maly Rynek square in Krakow, Lesser Poland region

XLIV Sabalowe Bajania- Annual festival of the local folklore -11 – 15 August 2010 in Bukowina Tatrzanska, Lesser Poland region

The International Highland Folk Festival- Highlanders from all over the world descend on Zakopane – 22 – 29 August, 2010 – Zakopane, Lesser Poland region

Fair of Folk Art – Buy and learn how to make handicrafts, folk bands performances – 22 – 29 August, 2010 – Main Square, Krakow in Lesser Poland region

Malopolska Taste Festival– Grand Finale – 27 & 29 August 2010 – location: Plac Wolnica, Kazimierz district, Krakow in Lesser Poland region

WARSAW

XIV Biesiada Weselna – Celebrating Polish Wedding Traditions  – 25 – 26 June, 2010, Wegrow, Mazovia region

VI International Folk Festival “Warsfolk” – Folk ensambles from all over the world perform in Warsaw - 19 – 22, August, 2010, Warsaw, Poland

XXXIII Kurpie Bee-Keepers Festival – Honey, regional food and bread festival  - 29 August, 2010 – Myszyniec, Mazovia region

 WROCLAW

Ceramics Festival in Boleslawiec- Boleslawiec Polish pottery festival – 20 – 22 August 2010 – Boleslawiec, Lower Silesia region

VIII Lower Silesia Soup Festival – 22 August 2010 – Jedlina Zdroj, Lower Silesia region

XIV International Bread Fair- Polish Baker of the Year competition and more – 27 -29 August, 2010 – Jawor, Lower Silesia region

Flour Fest – Breads and sweets on display – 29 August 2010 – Botanical Garden in Wroclaw, Lower Silesia region

Polish-Czech Harvest Festival- 29 August 2010 – Lawica village, Klodzko Commune in Lower Silesia region

Harvest Festival in Klodzko, Lower Silesia region of Poland.

 SEPTEMBER 2010

KRAKOW

Krakow Honey Harvest – XVII Bee-keepers Festival– 3 – 5 September 2010 – Plac Wolnica, Kazimierz district, Krakow in Lesser Poland region

X Bean Day Celebration- 11 & 12 September, 2010 – Zakliczyn, Lesser Poland region

WARSAW

Mazovian Bread Festival – Annual best Mazovian breads and harvest festival  - 19 September, 2010 – in Wegrow, Mazovia region

IV Ecology Fair in Ostroleka – 26 September, 2010 - Ostroleka, Mazovia region

WROCLAW

Jelenia Gora Fair– 4 & 5 September, 2010 – Jelenia Gora, Lower Silesia region

X International Bee-Keepers Fair– 4 & 5 September, 2010 – Jelenia Gora, Lower Silesia region

Potato Day Celebration- 18 September, 2010 – Pstrazna, Lower Silesia region

Wine Day Celebration in the Treasure City- 11 & 12 September, 2010 – Sroda Slaska, Lower Silesia region

Cooking Your Way From Krakow to Zakopane - Poland cooking tour.

Happy 2010 Year! We are looking forward to an exciting year of wonderful cooking and sightseeing in Poland this summer and fall.

For those of you busy planning your 2010 vacations to Europe, we recommend one of our three exciting and “delicious” cooking and sightseeing tours to Poland. We offer the best value in 2010 Poland tours, offering not only great sightseeing but also, off-the-beaten- path, hands-on and demonstration-style cooking classes in Polish villages and cities all at affordable rates.

When you book our August 15, 2010 “Cooking Your Way From Krakow to Zakopane” tour, you’ll be joining us at one of Krakow’s best culinary festivals – The Pierogi Festival. We highly recommend this particular tour, especially if you love, pierogi, like we do! 

Cooking Your Way From Krakow to Zakopane - Poland cooking tour.

“A Taste of Poland in Mazovia and Warsaw” tour is a perfect way to experience the Mazovian regional cuisine and traditions in depth. And since it’s Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday anniversary, we’ll attend musical concerts devoted to this beloved Polish pianist. Warsaw’s fine dining and cooking classes with some of Poland’s most talented chefs will for sure make this tour one to remember for a lifetime.

If you want to explore the best-kept secret in Poland travel – the Lower Silesia region in southwestern Poland, join us on “The Flavors of Lower Silesia” tour. Lower Silesia’s capital, Wroclaw, offers beautiful sightseeing and dining.

The Flavors of Lower Silesia - Poland cooking tour.

Our one-day Polish cooking classes offered in collaboration with The Culinary Institute in Cracow are for those who don’t have time for our week-long tours. Learn to cook your favorite Polish dished with Chef Marek Widomski and other Krakow’s famous chefs!

Please give us a call today and learn more about our authentic Polish vacation offers! Let us help you make your Poland vacation plans, we’ll be happy to answer any questions and provide best recommendations. Our goal is to ensure that you have a fantastic time in Poland and want to come back!

Szczesliwej Podrozy i Smacznego!

(Happy Travels & Bon Appetit!)

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One-day cooking class at the Culinary Institute in Cracow

While visiting Krakow (Cracow) and Wieliczka we invite you to sign up for a one-day Polish cooking class at the Culinary Institute in Cracow (CIC) to give yourself a break from all the wonderfull sightseeing the area offers and an opportunity to learn how to make those famous Polish dishes like: pierogi, bigos, cabbage rolls, zurek soup etc.

Stuffed cabbage rolls made at the Culinary Institute in Cracow

Pierogi made at the Culinary Institute in Cracow

Recently Mary and Elana from New York cooked with Chef Marek and Chef Rafal and had an unforgettable experience. Here are Elana’s comments after the class: “Our trip was OUTSTANDING! The sights were great, the food–all the things we did–it was a perfect trip. But especially the people–what warm, generous & lovely people! and with such an optimistic outlook–Poland is definitely on the rise again & it was so heartwarming to see it for myself. I am so proud of my Polish ancestry (I am a third generation American, actually). As for the CIC– it was one incredible way to spend the day. Chefs Marek & Rafal adjusted very quickly to our level of knowledge and kitchen skills (I think they were a little surprised that we really knew our stuff!) and showed us some very smart techniques and variations of dishes we might not have considered. For me personally, quality and selection of ingredients are of particular interest and they were happy to share their knowledge with us. The class was so great, and I am planning to send a thank you note thru their website this weekend.”

Elana and Mary as graduates of the Culinary Institute in Cracow

It’s easy to sign-up for one-day cooking classes at the Culinary Institute in Cracow! Follow this link http://www.polandculinaryvacations.com/day_classes.php or simply click on One-Day Classes tab above on this blog page Smacznego!

Regional dishes on display at Highlander's Fare Contest

If you’re heading to Krakow and Wroclaw, Poland this August and September, plan to attend culinary, cultural and harvest festivals in those two cities as well as surrounding areas. You’ll taste great regional food and get to sing and dance with the locals. What a treat!

AUGUST 2009

KRAKOW

Oscypek and All Cheeses Festival - A celebration of all cheeses festival -  8 & 9 August 2009 in Zakopane,  Lesser Poland region

Pierogi Festival - Polish stuffed dumplings festival – 14, 15, 16 August 2009 – location: Maly Rynek square in Krakow, Lesser Poland region

XLIII Sabalowe Bajania - Annual festival of the local folklore -12 – 16 August 2009 in Bukowina Tatrzanska, Lesser Poland region

The International Highland Folk Festival - Highlanders from all over the world descend on Zakopane - 21 – 28 August, 2009 – Zakopane, Lesser Poland region

Fair of Folk Art – Buy and learn how to make handicrafts, folk bands performances – 21 – 30 August, 2009 – Main Square, Krakow in Lesser Poland region

Decorative wreaths on display at a Lower Silesia harvest festival

SEPTEMBER 2009

If you are traveling to Poland or already are in Poland and don’t have time for our week-long cooking vacations, we also offer one-day cooking classes in cooperation with The Culinary Institute in Cracow, in the Lesser Poland region. Hands-on cooking classes are typically four hours long and include preparation of a three course Polish meal with drinks. The recipes will be decided shortly before the start of the class based upon the freshest seasonal ingredients available at the time. Classes culminate in a tasting of all the dishes prepared in class. Sometimes visits and shopping at the food markets are also included where you can savor the flavors of fresh local produce and authentic local life.  To book your cooking class in Cracow please follow this link: http://www.polandculinaryvacations.com/day_classes.php

The Culinary Institute in Cracow