The first Troika Russian Festival will be held Sunday and Monday. Presented by the Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity, the festival will run from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

Located at the foot of German Street overlooking Erie’s historic waterfront, the festival has something to offer for all ages. There will be food, music, dancing and much, much more.

Baryna, a professional singing and dancing troupe will perform and there will be a children’s area.

Here’s a poster for the event.

Sunday May 24

Noon-opening prayer

1pm- live music by Samovar (main stage)

2pm- Children’s puppet show (indoor children’s area)

2pm- Church Tour (church)

3pm- live music and dancing by Barynya (main stage)

4pm- Church Tour (church)

5pm- live music by Samovar (main stage)

6pm- Children’s puppet show(indoor children’s area)

6pm- Church Tour (church)

7pm- live music by and dancing Barynya (main stage)

9pm- close

Monday May 25

Noon- opening prayer

1pm- live music and dancing by Barynya (main stage)

2pm- Children’s puppet show (indoor children’s area)

3pm- Church Tour (church)

4pm- live music and dancing by Barynya (main stage)

5pm- close

Ongoing Events on Both Days

Ongoing both days– Recorded Russian music (provided by Emcees John and Rosie Yokoff)

Siberian Vodka Ice Bar

Children’s Area (Community Center gym)

Rip Tickets (bar area)

Chinese Auction (Community Center gym)

Russian Bakery (Community Center gym)

Russian Marketplace (Community Center gym)

Russian Tea Room (Community Center 2nd Floor)