Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival Returns for 20th Year on August 9 & 10
Every summer, the streets of Plymouth come alive with a parade, polka music, local food and craft vendors and that familiar smell of kielbasa. For twenty years, the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival has taken over Main St. in Plymouth. The festival celebrates NEPA’s love for that famous Polish sausage and all of the polka music that comes with it.
Nearly 100 vendors line up along Main St. for the 2-day festival. When it comes to food, you’ll find just about everything. There’s no shortage of sweet and savory treats from BBQ and ice cream to homemade favorites like pierogi, potato pancakes and, of course, kielbasa. You can also do a little shopping at plenty of local arts & craft vendors.
The festival kicks off on Friday, August 9 with a parade and opening ceremonies at 1 p.m.
And don’t forget to make your way to the American Legion on Center Ave. on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the Annual Kielbasa Tasting Competition. Free parking available in lots behind the band shell and around the Wyoming Valley West High School.
Both days of the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival will feature a full slate of live, local bands at the Sue Gryziec Memorial Band Shell in the municipal parking lot. Music starts at 1:30 p.m. each day and runs until 11 p.m. Catch it all from classic rock and country to oldies and Pennsylvania Polka. You can find the band shell on Main St. between Eno St. and Center Ave.
Live Entertainment Lineup:
Friday, August 9
1:30 – 3:30 John Stevens Polka Band
4:00 – 6:00 Humble Frog
6:30 – 8:30 Eddie Day & TNT Reunion
9:00 – 11:00 Lost at the Rodeo
Saturday, August 10
1:30 – 3:30 Stanky and the Coalminers
4:00 – 6:00 Area 52
6:30 – 8:30 $haken (Eddie Money Tribute Band)
9:00 – 11:00 The Lance Thomas Band
The popular Kid Zone at the Wyoming Valley West High School parking lot features bounce houses, balloon artists, music, a DJ and magic. The Kid’s Zone is located on Main Street between Wadham St. and Downing St.
Kid’s Zone Schedule:
Friday, August 9
3:00 – 5:00 Pat Ward – Balloons and Magic Show
4:00 The Magic of Bill Dickson
5:00 – 9:00 DJ Steve Rowels
Saturday, August 10
12:00 – 3:00 Plymouth Rotary’s Kids Foam Party and Meet & Greet with Bluey on the WVW High School Football Field
3:00 – 5:00 Michael Trevorah “That Balloon Guy”
5:00 The Magic of Bill Dickson
6:00 – 9:00 The NonStopMusic Duo with Bill Ellsworth
