Pączki Fest

Celebrate Pączki Fest from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Marz Community Brewing Co., 3630 S. Iron St., Chicago.

At the fest, enjoy Pączki (pronounced “Pownch-key” or “Pan Chky”) — a traditional Polish pastry that is released every Fat Tuesday by bakeries all over Chicagoland — and the release of Pączki Stout, a double milk stout brewed with lactose and cocoa nibs.

The Wici Song and Dance Theater performs traditional Polish dance at 4 p.m., and the Environmental Encroachment Marching Band performs around 6 p.m.

A limited amount of packaged Pączki Stout and Pączki pastries are available for purchase at the fest.

Taco Sublime will be preparing special Pączki sandwiches, other pastry chefs will be slinging treats, and guest chefs from GiraffeKat and Polombia will be offering their own Pączki creations.