Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/03/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location
St. Stanislaus Adamski Social Center

Categories

• Community Outreach Events

Explore what’s happening at this year’s fair:

Join the Polish Genealogical Society of New York State for our annual Polish Genealogy & Polonia Fair—a free event celebrating Polish heritage, family history, and community.

This event is open to the public—you do not need to be a member to attend!

👉 FREE admission • All are welcome

All-Day Activities

• Free Polish genealogy research assistance
• Surname lookups and family history displays by PGSNYS members
• Polonia vendors and cultural exhibits
• Guest table: Barbara Noreck Ruppert (GraveFinders at St. Stan’s)

🎤 Featured Presentation (1:00 PM)

Rick Falkowski — Author & Historian
“Historic Polish People, Places and Events from Buffalo & WNY”

Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment during the past 60 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Awards, former publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor Concerts, Assistant Curator of the New Cheektowaga Historical Association Museum and owner of Buffalo History Books publishing service. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo History and Music at libraries, community centers, schools, senior living centers and for various organizations. In addition, Rick is the author of five books about the people, places and events of WNY.

About the Event

Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or building on years of research, this event offers a welcome opportunity to learn, connect, and explore Polish heritage.

✨ Additional details are being finalized — check back soon for updates!

Interested in getting involved?
PGSNYS members are invited to volunteer or display their genealogical research at this year’s fair—a great way to share your work and connect with others in the Polish genealogical community.

To get involved, email information@pgsnys.org.