2026 Events Schedule

30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Announcement
Announcement Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2026
Accepting Applications: Immediately – See competition tab for requirements and application
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324

2026 Estelle Wachtel-Torres, MD Adult and Suzanne Marie Margaret Sloat Youth Literary Competitions Announcement
Announcement Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
See competition tab for requirements and applications
Location – 2615 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste 118, Berkley, Mi. 48072-1627

FPA General Membership Meeting & Awards Presentation – Scholarships & Grants
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI.

Polish Day Parade Roast (Ticket – $100.00. Purchase @ Polish Day Parade.com)
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors: 6:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 pm
Location – American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Ln Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48312

FPA Board Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Tentative)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location – Polish American Congress Office/American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI.

FPA Annual Picnic & Fundraiser (More info to follow)
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location – The Galeria – Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324.

78th Annual American Council for Polish Culture Convention 
Date: Aug. 12 – Aug. 15, 2026 (see the ACPC website or Polish Heritage newsletter for convention details & reservations)
Welcome: Wednesday, Aug. 12 @ 6:00 pm
Location – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2026 Estelle Wachtel-Torres, MD Adult and Suzanne Marie Margaret Sloat Youth Literary Competitions Deadline
Deadline Date: Saturday, Aug 14, 2026 (To be confirmed)
See competition tab for requirements and applications
Location – 2615 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste 118, Berkley, Mi. 48072-1627

30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Deadline
Deadline Date: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2026
See competition tab for requirements and application
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324