25th Annual Ukrainian Festival Set For August 26

The 25th annual Ukrainian Festival sponsored by the Holy Protection of the Blessed Virgin May Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport will be held Sunday, August 26, at the Paproski Tree Farm on 5 Hattertown Road (off Route 302).

The day will begin at 11 am with the Celebration of the Divine Liturgy in the garden. Throughout the day, Ukrainian food including Pyrokies, stuffed cabbage, Borscht Ukrainian pastry, poppy seed and nut rolls, will be served.

There will also be Ukrainian dancing, singing, and games as well as hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, and volleyball. Arts and crafts will also be on display and Christyna Horbaty will demonstrate how to decorate Ukrainian Easter eggs.

There will also be a small dedication program for the tenth year of Ukrainian freedom from Russia.

The festival takes place all day beginning at 11 am, rain or shine. There is plenty of free off-street parking. All are invite to join the festival and enjoy the country fresh air. Bring chairs or a blanket.

For more information call Olga Paproski at 426-4017 or the church house at 203-367-5054.