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15th Annual Simply Slavic Festival 2026
Simply Slavic Festival Photo at the Youngstown Amphitheatre

Simply Slavic Festival 2026

First held in 2011, the Simply Slavic Festival showcases the rich cultural traditions of the Mahoning Valley’s Slavic people by celebrating their traditional food, music, dance, and customs.

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

Friday, June 26

5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Saturday, June 27

12:00 PM to Midnight

Sunday, June 28

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Get Involved

There are many ways to participate and support our mission.

Sponsor

Partner with us to support
cultural preservation and
community growth.

Volunteer

Join our team and
help create memorable
community experiences.

Donate

Support our mission to preserve and promote Slavic
cultural heritage.

Vendor

Showcase your authentic
Slavic products, crafts, or
cuisine at our events.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous donors who make Simply Slavic possible!

  • Alex Downie & Sons. Co.
  • Avalon Downtown
  • Aqua Ohio
  • Nancy Backur
  • Darla Brocker
  • Bob Capp
  • Rita and Phil Bova
  • Chick-fil-A Tiffany Square Plaza
  • City Machine Technologies, Inc.
  • In Memory of Bernadette Demechko
  • In Memory of Michael and Elizabeth Murar
  • Stijepan, Anna, & Addison Vučić
  • Vukovich and Ramsey Families
  • Brandon Wargo (@slavicpa)
  • Eastern European Congress of Ohio
  • FCSLA Branch 29 & 30 – Youngstown
  • Janice Norris
  • Ray Novotny
  • Sam Ontko
  • Ron Ples
  • Polonia Foundation of Ohio
  • Rebecca West Natale, D.D.S.
  • Law Offices of John Petrony, LLC
  • Patti DelBane Smith
  • Lucia & Ray Sprungle
  • FSCU Branch 682 – Youngstown
  • FSCU Branch 731 – Youngstown
  • Al and Suzanne Fleming
  • Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
  • Mary Margaret Hovanes
  • Janis Interiors
  • Laura Kaplan & Family
  • Kinnick Funeral Home
  • Mary Krupa
  • Paula and Larry Langston & Family
  • Letson & Swader Co., LPA
  • Richard E. Mills
  • Nalepa Tutoring Services
  • Troy & Christine Rhoades
  • Rulli Brothers
  • Saint Michael’s Civic Club
  • Save The Mill Creek Park Deer
  • Schulick Family
  • Ken Stanislaw
  • The Young Financial Group
  • Youngstown Sister Cities
  • Denis Zaharija
  • Polonia Foundation of Ohio
  • Sveth Family
  • Betty Zombar

Follow Our Journey

People in slavic clothes holding an arch of flowers during a performance
Two people in traditional Slavic clothing in front of traditional dolls
Smiling lady holding a simply slavic frame that says "I stole the kishka"
Vantra
Slovak man