Mark your calendars and prepare your appetites, Lakewood. The annual congregation of community, culture, and comfort food is upon us. Slated for excitement this September 7th, the Lakewood Community Festival is making its 36th appearance, promising to unite families and foodies at Madison Park.
Expect the park to transform into a bustling fairground from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 13201 Madison Avenue. Entertainment-wise, there’s plenty in store. Craft and game booths will dot the grounds, ensuring both young and old have their hands full. Live entertainment will serenade attendees, while an inflatable obstacle course will bounce things up a notch. Let's not sideline the children's games, which are all set to captivate the kiddos.
Now, let's talk about food because what's a festival without a gastronomic spread to write home about? Stuffed cabbage, pierogis, and kielbasa with sauerkraut star in this year’s lineup, flanked by festival staples such as ribs, pizza, and hot dogs. And for the sweet-toothed, traditional ethnic baked goods are queued up to provide that sugary finale. So yes, come with an empty stomach.
This revelry cultivates community spirit and garners support for local organizations. Sponsored by the Lakewood Community Festival, Inc. and the City of Lakewood, the festival's proceeds don't just disappear into the ether. They're a financial lifeline for various local causes. Remember, whether it's pouring or scorching, the festival goes on. Rain or shine, Lakewood shows up, and you should, too.
