Pączki Party & Mardi Gras Dessert Tasting Experience

Name: Pączki Party & Mardi Gras Dessert Tasting Experience
Start: 2026-02-01T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-01T14:30:00-06:00
Location: Polish Center of Wisconsin

Schedule

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Polish Center of Wisconsin | Franklin, WI

Mark your calendars! The highly-anticipated Pączki Party & Mardi Gras Dessert Tasting Experience is back for another year of delicious tradition and flavor. Hosted by the Wisconsin Bakers Association in partnership with the Polish Center of Wisconsin, this celebrated event started in 2019 to kick off the excitement for Fat Tuesday. Join us on Sunday, February 1, 2026! This popular event consistently sells out, so don't miss your chance!
Guests will need to purchase tickets in advance and select an arrival time slot for their tasting experience. Sessions begin at 10:00 AM, with the final entry time at 1:00 PM. Secure your VIP tickets now—they won't last!
Your ticket grants you access to delicious samples from 7 fantastic local bakeries including: Cranky Al's, Grebe's, Le Rêve Patisserie & Café, Elsie Mae's, MOR Bakery, Bakehouse 23 MKE, and Breadsmith of Appleton!
Upon arrival, attendees will receive a festive Mardi Gras bead lanyard-style passport. Use your passport to navigate to each vendor station, where you'll sample one incredible dessert—from traditional pączki to decadent king cakes and other Mardi Gras-inspired treats! The passport will be checked off at each station indicating that the sample has been given out.
The fun doesn't stop at the tasting! Enjoy live accordion music by Jimmy Locke, fun photo opportunities, a coloring contest for the kids, and a raffle benefiting the Wisconsin Bakers Foundation. We'll also have door prizes and special guest appearances by Little Miss Polish Fest. Plus, every attendee receives a complimentary admission ticket to the 2026 Polish Fest! A cash bar (21+) featuring special pączki pairing options will be available.
Allergen Statement: Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that desserts at our event may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.