Apple Fest 2025

 

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Kashubian Cultural Institute and Museum hosted its annual Smaczne Jabłka or “Tasty Apple Festival” to celebrate Winona’s Kashubian Polish heritage. It took place on the Museum grounds in Winona, Minnesota and offered family fun and games, traditional Polish dishes, music, dancing, and more.

 

Congratulations to all of our raffle ticket winners: 

Susan Canfield, Debbie Lilla, Mary Paskiewicz, Carol Dennis, Alan Stachowitz, Dave Pringle, Paul Morrison, Tomashek, Gayle Goetzman, Maria Breza, Joe Toussaint, Dan Dvorak, Lynn Nankivil, Christie Ramsom, Bonnie Czaplewski, John Tibor, Barb Tust, Joe Krystal, Pete Hampi, Gayle McDonald, Roger Reitmaier, Lukas Therneau, Brian Conner, Teresa Small, Mindy Moger, Dorothy Duellman, Nate Bayerstedt

 

 Lawn games were enjoyed by kids and parents alike

 Raffle sales were brisk

 

 It wouldn’t be Apple Fest without apple pies

 

 Already a good crowd early in the festivities

 

 Pretzels baked in the barrel-vault oven were a big hit

 

 Enticing breads, pies, and preserves were for sale

 

 Kitchen staff were kept busy serving pierogi, cabbage, rolls, “Polish” bratwurst, and other fare

 

 Spirited bidding took place on over 150 raffle items in the center of the hall

 

 Some festival goers took advantage of the free guided museum tours

 

 Polish music flowed out from under the big tent outside

 

 Thanks to our fantastic volunteers who made it all possible