RIVERHEAD, NY — There were polkas, pierogi and an overwhelming sense of love and pride this weekend as Riverhead hosted two Polish festivals.

The two-day event saw crowds flock to downtown Riverhead to enjoy food, music, dancing, vendors and more.

For the first time since 2019, the Polish Town Civic Association hosted the popular Polish Town Fair and Festival in Riverhead.

According to the civic association’s website, the event, which took place in Polish Town on both Saturday and Sunday, included appearances by the Queen of Poland, a Polish wedding and parade at noon, delicious Polish food, a Polish car show, polka music, children performing traditional folk dances, a DJ, live music, numerous vendors and more. There was also a party under the tent on Saturday night.

Stephanie Galka, second vice president of the civic association, said this year the organization has “revived what was lost over the years. We are opening a new chapter and moving into a new era. We are all very excited.”

This year’s newly crowned Polish city queen, Natalie Runowski, was present with her court, she said.

Also this weekend, the Riverhead Polish Independent Club, which hosted an event during the years the civic association celebrations were on hiatus, presented the 2024 Polish Festival on Saturday and Sunday at Polish Hall on Marcy Avenue.