Slovenian Days

Consul General Suzana Češarek and staff wish to invite you to join us for Slovenian Days, 2024, an annual celebration of Slovenian culture. 12 Thursday 6:00 PM Slovenian Mass & Concert: Oktet Jurij Dalmatin A Slovenian Mass will start at 6:00, followed by a concert and reception. Free admission. St. Mary’s 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland 13 Friday 6:30 PM Official Opening Us and Them Without Frontiers An exhibition about scientific partnerships between Slovenia & USA. Free admission; kids are welcome. Slovenian Museum & Archives 6407 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 14 Saturday Noon -8:00 PM Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival Dancing, food & fun, with eight hours of non-stop polka. Presale tickets are $12; contact [email protected], or visit the Polka Hall of Fame in Euclid. Tickets at the gate will be $15. Kids are free. SNPJ Farm 10946 Heath Rd. Kirtland 15 Sunday 3:00 – 4:00 PM Reflections in the Slovenian Cultural Garden Garden history, brief prayers & a Slovenian sing-along. Free admission; bring a lawn chair or blanket. Weather permitting. 820 East Blvd. Cleveland 16 Monday 6:00 – 8:30 PM Paint & Sip Make a painting of Slovenia’s Lake Bled while you sip Slovenian wine. Advanced registration is a must. Cost is $50 per person & covers everything! Contact Debbie Zaller at [email protected] or (440) 939-4205. Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 17 Tuesday 9:00 AM Dedication of Sister Cities Flags Join us as we celebrate Cleveland’s international roots and friendships, including those with Slovenia. Free admission. Cleveland Public Library- Louis Stokes Wing 525 Superior Ave. Cleveland 18 Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 PM Polka 101 Party Learn to dance the Polka, or come and help show others. Food and drinks will be available. Admission: $10 per person. To register, contact sloconsulate.cleveland@gmail.com or see the detailed post on Facebook. St. Mary’s Hall 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland 19 Thursday 6:30 PM Culinary Class Learn to make Slovenian classics, potičke (mini nutrolls) and ričet (a barley & vegetable soup). Admission: $10 per person. You’ll leave with food to take home! Visit Discover Slovenia in Cleveland on Facebook to register. Slovenian National Home 6417 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 21 Saturday Option 1: St. Mary’s Clambake 6:00 PM 15519 Holmes Ave. Meals run $35-$45. There will be live music. To reserve, call (216) 761-7040. Option 2: Slovenian National Home Centennial Raffle 6417 St. Clair Ave. An elegant dinner, dancing, prizes. Tickets: $100 per person or $40 (dinner only). Purchase at (216) 407-5062 or www.slovenianhome.com 22 Sunday 2:00 – 6:00 PM The Slovenian Grape Festival The harvest will be celebrated with a parade, live music, dancing, foods, and balinca/bocce. Admission: $8 at the door. Kids and anyone in traditional Slovenian dress get in free. SNPJ Farm 10946 Heath Rd, Kirtland