Simply Slavic, the Festival Created Specifically to Celebrate Youngstown’s Slavic Community, Will Take Place on Friday, June 14th, 2024 From 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 15th, 2024 From 12pm to 12am on East Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown. The Event Will Include Live Music, Folk Dance Performances, Homemade Food, Children’s Learning Areas, Educational Exhibits, and Ethnic Vendors. A Full Weekend of Entertainment and Education is Planned. Admission is $5.00. Children 12 Years Old and Younger Will Be Admitted Free of Charge Both Days. 

The Simply Slavic Heritage Festival Showcases the Rich Traditions of the Slavic Ethnicities Present in the Mahoning Valley.

The Modern-day European Nations Representing the Origins of Our Region’s Slavic Ancestors Are Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech

Schedule:

12:15pm - 1:00pm - Opening Ceremonies - Presentation of Slavic Flags With Commentary, Blessing of Food Vendors, and Honorary Grand Marshall Del Sinchak Tribute

1:00pm - 1:45pm - The Zaps (Youngstown, OH)

1:50pm - 2:35pm - The Zolkas (Youngstown, OH)

2:40pm - 3:25pm - Rex Taneri (Youngstown, OH)

3:35pm - 4:20pm - Living Traditions Folk Ensemble (Cleveland, OH)

4:25pm - 4:55pm - Kashtan (Cleveland, OH)

5:00pm - 5:45pm - St. Nicholas Russian Dancers (Mogadore, OH)

6:00pm - 7:00pm - Harmonia (Cleveland, OH)

7:00pm - 8:00pm - Jody Maddie's Uptown Sound (Cleveland, OH)

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Harmonia (Cleveland, OH)

9:00pm - 10:00pm - Jody Maddie's Uptown Sound (Cleveland, OH)

10:00pm - 12:00am - Vatra Lighting Ceremony Followed by Acoustic Accordion/concertina/violin Music Provided by Harmonia. Dancing Around the Vatra Fire Throughout.

Date: June 14-15, 2024