Mazowsze Family PicnicRodzinny Piknik z Zespołem Mazowsze

The Mazowsze Family Picnic is an annual open-air folk festival held at the Karolin estate (Otrębusy) by the Mazowsze National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble. Over a weekend in June, it features concerts in various musical styles, creative workshops, children’s activities, and performances by folk artists. A highlight is a large showcase of Mazowsze’s ensemble singing and dancing, while a "jarmark" market offers regional delicacies and traditional crafts 1 2. The event is presented as a family celebration of Mazovian culture, blending entertainment with authentic folk traditions.

Organized by the prestigious Mazowsze folk ensemble (founded 1948) and its Karolin cultural center, the festival reflects Mazovia’s rich heritage of music, dance, and craft. It engages families and children in folklore: folk costumes, song, dance and crafts are on display, and visitors can meet artists and try traditional activities 1 2. Karolin is itself a folklore museum and park, making it a cultural hub for the region.