Kadzidło Sunday (Harvest Festival)Niedziela Kadzidłowska

Kadzidło Sunday is an annual harvest festival, held the first Sunday of September in Kadzidło. The day begins with a harvest mass at the Church of the Holy Spirit, followed by a colorful procession of locals in Kurpie costumes carrying wreaths of grains and a ceremonial bread. The event features folk music by village ensembles, craft stalls, traditional games, and competitions of local produce (honey, beer, pies). It symbolically celebrates the end of the agricultural cycle and showcases Kurpie hospitality and customs 1.

This festival is rooted in Christian harvest traditions merged with regional Kurpie customs. It provides insight into the agricultural life of the Kurpie people: farming families bring their harvest wreaths to church for blessing, reflecting beliefs about fertility and prosperity. The event highlights local crafts, recipes and attire, revealing how community identity is tied to rural seasonal cycles.