Ally Patchen of Los Angeles pins a handmade flower crown into the hair of Sydney Williams of Norton Shores during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. Patchen and her cousins are selling traditional flower crowns at their 'Polish Princesses and wannabes' stand at the festival. The festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11:30-9:00 p.m. The festival will conclude Sunday with a Catholic mass followed by a Polish meal. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Muskegon Polish Festival 2017

This is not your "busia's" Polish festival. (The Polish American word affectionately means "grandmother.")

But, Busia's Kitchen - the food court - is a big part of the festival, along with Polish music, food, a children's area, Polish beer, Polka dancing and more.

The second festival promises to be bigger and better than the inaugural event in 2016.

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Festival goers stand in line as they wait to purchase traditional Polish food at the Muskegon Polish Festival. (Erin Lefevre | MLive.com file photo)

The basics

When: noon-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 2

Where: Hackley Park, 350 W. Webster, downtown Muskegon.

How much: $5 for 21 and up, free from 21 and under, free admission for all from noon-4 p.m. Friday

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People dance to traditional Polish music by Stan Mroz Jr. Band during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Polish phrases to know (with audio pronunciation)

Michigan has the third largest Polish population in the United States, according to the 2000 census, but that doesn't mean Michiganders can sound out Polish words. Below, you'll find a few key Polish phrases. Click on the words for an audio pronunciation guide.

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A volunteer serves a Polish beer to a customer at the Muskegon Polish Festival. (Erin Lefevre | MLive.com file photo)

Beer

Now that you can properly order beer in Polish, here's what they'll be serving up at the festival:

Miller Lite (three tickets)

Coor's Light (three tickets)

Coor's (three tickets)

Samuel Adams Boston Lager (four tickets)

Bell's Two Hearted (four tickets)

Blue Moon (four tickets)

Smith & Forge Hard Cider (four tickets)

Redd's Apple Ale Apple Blueberry (four tickets)

Tyskie (four tickets)

Henry's Hard Soda Orange (four tickets)

Copa Di Vina Pinot Grigio (four tickets)

Copa Di Vina Moscato (four tickets)

Copa Di Vina Cabernet Sauvignon (four tickets)

Copa Di Vina Chardonnay (four tickets)

Okocim (five tickets)

Warka (five tickets)

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That Polish Girl Catering fries up some pierogis during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Food

The festival will feature menus from six caterers, that will offer traditional Polish dishes such as kielbasa, pierogis, cannolis and more. Click the links below to see what they're offering:

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People dance to traditional Polish music by Stan Mroz Jr. Band during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Polka in the Park

Polka in the Park features a wooden dance floor and authentic Polka music from noon-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday at Hackley Park during the Muskegon Polish Festival.

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The Stan Mroz Jr. Band plays traditional Polish music during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Bands

Muskegon Polish Festival 2017 will offer seven bands throughout the weekend. Bands will trade 45 minute sets during afternoon and evening time blocks. Here's the schedule:

11 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Friday: Stan Mroz, Kielbasa Kings

5-11 p.m., Friday: Dwayne Malinowski, Steve Meisner

11 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Saturday: Steve Meisner, Tony Blazonczyk

5-11 p.m., Saturday: Ampol Aires, Box On

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(from left) Lauren Moss, Rachael Harding both of Muskegon, and Ally Patchen of Los Angeles pose for a photo at their 'Polish Princesses and wannabes' stand. The three cousins are selling handmade flower crowns during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. The festival runs Friday and Saturday from 11:30-9:00 p.m. The festival will conclude sunday with a Catholic mass followed by a Polish meal. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Polish mass

A Polish mass will round out the end of the festival on Sunday morning. Here are the details:

When: 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 3

Where: St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1716 Sixth St. in Muskegon

A Polish meal will follow the service. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the festival throughout the weekend.

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Ally Patchen of Los Angeles pins a handmade flower crown into the hair of Jubilee Russell, 5, of Norton Shores during the inaugural Muskegon Polish Festival on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Hackley Park in Muskegon, Mich. Patchen and her cousins are selling traditional flower crowns at their 'Polish Princesses and wannabes' stand at the festival. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com file photo)

Related links

Muskegon Polish Festival

Muskegon Polish Festival on Facebook

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