2009 Festival Schedule

May 29-31
Polish Festival, the Polish community kicks off the festival season with local, regional and national entertainment by polka bands and more; delicacies; Polish crafts including hand-made dolls and afghans, Friday 5-9pm and Saturday & Sunday noon-9pm, Patterson Park at Linwood and Eastern avenues. $

June 11-14
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival, a showcase of the Greek community featuring dancing, costumes, dishes including patstitsio, spanakopita, and souvlaki, and tours of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Thursday 7-11pm (tentative), Friday & Saturday 11 am–11pm and Sunday noon-10pm.  St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 520 South Ponca Street, 410-633-5020, www.greekfolkfestival.com.  FREE

June 27 & 28
LatinoFest, experience a lively weekend of Hispanic arts and culture featuring live music performances, dances, food and more, Saturday & Sunday noon-9pm, Patterson Park at Linwood and Eastern avenues, 410-563-3160, www.latinofest.org. $

July 3-5
African American Heritage Festival, a celebration of African-American ancestry, with nationally known entertainment and educational exhibits, Friday 4-10pm, Saturday noon-10pm and Sunday noon-9pm, M&T Bank Stadium (Lots B & C), 410-235-2227 ext. 211, www.aahf.net. $  

July 10-12
Caribbean Carnival Festival, with a traditional island costumed parade; soca, reggae, and steel drum bands; live international entertainment, elaborate costumes, and Caribbean cuisine, Friday 5pm-9pm and Saturday & Sunday noon-9pm, Druid Hill Park, 410-230-2969,  www.bmorecarnival.com. $

August 1 & 2
International Festival, a celebration of Baltimore's cultural diversity with music, dancing, and a variety of ethnic foods, noon-9pm daily, Poly/Western High School near Falls Road and West Coldspring Lane, 410-396-3141. FREE

August 8 & 9
FestAfrica 2009, an African festival with traditional music, dances, food, crafts and art, Saturday & Sunday noon-8pm, Patterson Park at Linwood and Eastern avenues, 410-608-0420, www.festafricausa.com. $

September 12 & 13
Ukrainian Festival, a celebration featuring four dance groups, Ukrainian Easter Eggs demonstration, musicians, traditional crafts, Ukrainian beer garden and children's activities, Saturday, noon-9pm and Sunday, noon-8pm, Patterson Park at Linwood and Eastern avenues, 410-967-0501, www.ukrainianfestival.net. $ 

October 16-18
Russian Festival, a celebration of the Russian community, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday noon-9pm and Sunday noon-6pm, Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church at 1723 East Fairmount Avenue, 410-276-6171,  www.holytrinityorthodox.com/festival/. $