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All things Polish take the spotlight this weekend in Michigan City.

The Polish Heritage Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Friendship Botanic Gardens, 2055 E. Highway 12, in Michigan City. Ethnic food will be in abundance at the event.

A Polish-English mass will take place at 11 a.m. in the Symphony Garden with Bishop Donald Hying officiating. Food and festivities will be served up between noon and 5 p.m.

There will be Polish food from Sacred Heart's Polish Country Kitchen in LaPorte along with Polish baked goods from Bakers Dozen, out of South Bend. Also featured will be Pisanki, cultural displays, raffles, vendors, beer garden and much more. The Polish Folk Dancers Wesoly Lud will perform as well as the Polka band Ampol-Aires. Cost is $5 per person. Children under 12 enter free. Visit facebook.com/PolishHeritageFestivalIMC.

Bacon Fest is on its way

The second annual Bacon Fest, featuring a celebration of the crispy, tasty pork product, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 in Portage. Call (219) 232-9757 or visit baconfestportage.com for more information.

Highland Farmers Market still open