“A day wasted on others is not wasted on oneself.”
-Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
Your attendance helps us give back to the community. In 2025, the Muskegon Polish Festival contributed to:
Muskegon Big Reds Football
Noah Project
Salvation Army
Meals On Wheels
Kids Food Basket
Every Woman’s Place
Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
Muskegon Rescue Mission
Knights Of Columbus
Mission For Area People
EDWARD KLING POLISH HERITAGE FUND
Edward Kling, a beloved member of the Muskegon Polish community, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of historical education for the Muskegon Polish Festival, which will endure for generations to come.
Ed was passionate about sharing the little-known but extraordinary history of Poland. His first heritage exhibit in the festival, the “Did You Know? Nation of Unsung Heroes” display, has grown into a popular Polish Heritage Exhibit now co-curated by Jackie Hilt.
Ed had plans and dreams for the historical aspect of the exhibit. This memorial fund, “The Edward Kling Polish Heritage Fund,” has been created to help realize those dreams.