Baltimore Ukrainian Festival

Saturday Sept 7, 2002; 12noon - 10pm & Sunday Sept 8, 2002; 12noon - 7pm

Baltimore is proud to host the 26th Annual Ukrainian Festival on Sept 7 & 8 held in Patterson Park corner of Eastern & South Linwood Aves.

It is with great pride that the Baltimore Ukrainian Community participates in the Baltimore Showcase of Nations allowing us to share the Ukrainian culture, food, dances and traditions. Audiences will enjoy performers and vendors from Ukraine, Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.

Over 40 vendors on hand selling Ukrainian eggs, crafts, wood carving, paintings, novelties and traditional Ukrainian foods.

Performing groups featured at this year's festival:

Baltimore's own LYMAN Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble of Pennsylvania
Obrij Dance Ensemble of New York
Live music by Ukraine's own "Lvivyany"

Special Guest appearances by:

Miss Ukrainian Festival 2002 - Miss Tessa Kaczaniuk
Matthew Dubas & Co in the Ukrainian Beer Garden
Audubon Reptile Show & Carol the Clown in the Children's Area

Ukrainian Beer Garden featuring traditional Ukrainian Spirits:

Ukrainian & Domestic Beer available
Medivka & Vodka Spirits

Special attractions:

KOZAK-SKYJ Booth
Maryland Raw Oyster Bar
Pyrohy / Pierogi Eating Contest
Big 6 Money Wheels

ZABAVA - Saturday Night Dance Sept. 7 9pm-1am

Hosted by The Ukrainian American National Home
Featuring Live music by "LVIVYANY"
Held at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall 2401 Eastern Ave
Admission only $15 per person
Cash Bar & Food Available
(Tickets available at the Festival Beer Garden and at the church hall door)

DIRECTIONS TO THE FESTIVAL

From DC Area:

Take I-95 North to 395 Downtown Baltimore
RIGHT on Pratt Street follow about 6-7 blocks
RIGHT on President Street (Look for Little Italy Sign)
LEFT on to EASTERN AVE follow until Patterson Park on Left - festival located at the end of the park!
Follow the yellow signs!

From North:

Take I-95 towards Baltimore, Maryland
Exit 59 Route 150 Eastern Ave towards HIGHLANDTOWN
Stay west on Eastern Ave for about 2 miles..festival located on the right.

From I-83:

Take I-83 SOUTH towards Baltimore to the end of the expressway.
Continue straight through 4-5 lights
LEFT on EASTERN AVE
Follow Eastern Ave until you see Patterson Park....located at the end of the park.

Hotel Accommodations

Available at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Center
5625 O'Donnell St Baltimore MD 21224
Call 1-800-633-9511 must mention Ukrainian Festival Committee
for Group Rate $95 a night for rooms.