The time for Indiana's world-famous 2024 Pierogi Fest in Whiting has finally come.
Here's everything you need to know about the Indiana food festival from parking and maps to schedule and vendors :
When is Pierogi Fest 2024 in Whiting, Indiana?
Pierogi Fest 2024 runs Friday, July 26 through, Sunday, July 28.
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What is the 2024 Pierogi Fest address in Whiting, Indiana?
The Pierogi Fest address is 1417 119th St. in Whiting, Ind.
How far is Whiting, Indiana's 2024 Pierogi Fest from Chicago, Illinois?
Chicago is approximately 18 miles from Whiting, Ind. — or a 27-minute drive, according to Google Maps . A list of Pierogi Fest driving directions can be found on the website.
What are the 2024 Pierogi Fest hours in Whiting, Indiana?
The 2024 Pierogi Fest hours are as follows:
- Friday, July 26: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT
- Saturday, July 27: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT
- Sunday, July 28: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
2024 Pierogi Fest parking in Whiting, Indiana
A list of 2024 Pierogi Fest parking locations is available on the website. Information on free parking, handicapped parking, paid parking, bus routes and pickup and dropoff locations are provided.
Who are the 2024 Pierogi Fest vendors in Whiting, Indiana?
A 2024 Pierogi Fest list of vendors can be found at pierogifest.net .
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Will there be gluten-free options at 2024 Pierogi Fest in Whiting?
The number of gluten-free pierogi options is unknown, according to the website. The organizers suggest contacting the food vendors directly about any allergy or dietary concerns.
2024 Pierogi Fest map in Whiting, Indiana
The 2024 Pierogi Fest map will help you locate arts and crafts, beer gardens, food vendors, kid zones, performance stages and the Tchotchky Mall.
What is the Polka Parade at 2024 Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana?
The 2024 Pierogi Fest Polka Parade is "a parody of a 'traditional parade' with some hilarious region flair," according to the website.
When is the Polka Parade at Pierogi Fest 2024 in Whiting, Indiana?
The 2024 Pierogi Fest Polka Parade will be at 7 p.m. CT Friday, July 26, 2024.
What is the Polka Parade route at Pierogi Fest 2024 in Whiting, Indiana?
The 2024 Pierogi Fest Polka Parade route lines up at Forsythe Park and travels approximately 3/4 of a mile down 119th Street and ending at Atchison Avenue.
When does Sugar Ray perform at 2024 Piergoi Fest in Whiting, Indiana?
Sugar Ray is slated to perform on the main stage of 2024 Pierogi Fest at 8:30 p.m. CT Saturday, July 27, 2024.
What is the 2024 Pierogi Fest schedule of events in Whiting, Indiana?
A 2024 Pierogi Fest schedule of events can be found at pierogifest.net .
When did Pierogi Fest first start in Whiting, Indiana?
The origin of Pierogi Fest began in 1993. The first festival lasted about a day and a half and covered about 50 feet in length, according to the website. Nearly 1,200 pierogis were sold.
The festival now spans nearly a mile in length and there are likely millions of pierois sold during the event.
50 feet in length with only a handful of vendors and a few dozen people in the parade. Roughly 1,200 pierogis were served over about a day and a half. Not too shabby for a simple idea for a local festival to celebrate ethnic roots that has become a globally-known phenomenon.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer for Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims .
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