Mazovian Variety Fair, or Social Economy Fair, is an unusual event during which you will have a chance to purchase handicraft products made by disabled people, taste and buy original dishes of Mazovian cuisine, listen to Christmas carols and pastorals performed by Mazovian folk bands, and see and hear live the famous “Mazowsze” band.
Stands at the fountain will feature products made by: social cooperatives, occupational therapy workshops, social integration centers, vocational activity establishments, associations and foundations. It will also be an opportunity to meet interesting people and learn how social business works.
The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. a performance by the band “Mazowsze” will begin, which will precede the highlight of the event – the ceremonial gala for the presentation of awards to this year’s winners of the Mazovian Social Economy Brand, which will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Full list of exhibitors:
Social Integration Center Caritas of Siedlce Diocese
Folk handicrafts, weaving products, floral products (Christmas tunics), Christmas tree baubles, mascots
Social Integration Center in Marki (Open Heart Foundation)
Soft toys, mascots, cuddly toys, pillows, shoulder bags, soaps, cosmetic bags, “folk” collection and “lavender” collection
Social Integration Center “Vitamin of the Spirit” from Brudzenia Duży
Cold-pressed oils: rapeseed, flax, hemp, thistle and nigella (in individual packages and sets: 3-4 pieces).
Social Integration Center run by the “Rose” Association in Krępa Kościelna
meat and delicatessen processing
St. Maria Franciszka Kozlowska Social Integration Center in Plock (run by the Mariavite Fathers)
bakery products, pastries, handicrafts
AS Association for Supporting Senior Activity from Mlawa
mascots – “Helpiki” gnomes (various types and sizes), towels, pillows, aprons, jeans bags, candles
Granny Krysia’s gourds from Plock
preserves from Granny Krysia’s pantry: preserves, freeze-dried fruit, pickled cucumbers, fruit juices, etc.
Open Door Association from Warsaw
Jewelry: bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, ethnogadgets: platters, candle holders, incense holders, mascots “goose”, Christmas cards, teas, bookmarks decorations
Carousel” Association from Radom and HejMy Sp. z o. o. from Radom
Games and games for children, board games, teaching and educational aids for children with developmental needs – perfect for fun and development, mini-playground for children
Association for Support of Local Activity “Ab ovo” from Tłuszcz
Scented candles, jars of honey, wood products
Social enterprise “Gospoda Jaskółeczka” from Radom
products of traditional Polish cuisine: pierogi, pate, confectionery (cakes)
Social Cooperative “Zioła Siedleckie” from Siedlce
gingerbread, dried herbs and fruit in bags, herbs and handicrafts: pillows, bags, pouches with lavender and mint
Social Cooperative 4Smart from Warsaw
cups, statuettes, medals, T-shirts, mugs
The “Black Elderberry” Social Cooperative from Węgrów
food preserves in jars (“Cuisine from the banks of the Liwiec river”), ready-made meals: soups, jams, marmalades, mousses, syrups; home-made cold meat: gammon, bacon, ham, sausage; cheeses, dried fruits, vegetables; honeys, honey snacks, teas, juices, herbs
Social Cooperative “Integration”
Christmas Eve dishes: ravioli, pate, fish, cakes
Social Cooperative “Pożytek” from Tłuszcz
scented candles, Christmas cards
Social Cooperative “Podkowa” from Kobylka
Christmas products
The Social Cooperative “Who rises in the morning” from Warsaw
delicatessen products, jam,
Occupational Therapy Workshops of Caritas of Płock Diocese in Żuromin
icons, figurines (angels), embroidery products, Christmas decorations and Christmas cards.
Occupational Therapy Workshop at the Association for Innovation and Education from Radom
ceramics and handicrafts
Occupational Therapy Workshop in Gostynin at the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Martin in Gostynin
clocks, mascots “tulisie”, floral products, photo frames, sausage products from their own smokehouse
Occupational Therapy Workshops at the St. Brother Albert Association “Pomocna Dłoń” in Lipsk
floristics, handicrafts
Occupational Therapy Workshops at the Association for Social Support in Swieszewo
floral products, bracelets, ceramic mugs, Christmas tree decorations.
Occupational Therapy Workshops in Jaworek from Węgrów
ceramic mugs, tea sets, candles, wooden packaging, Christmas tree decorations
Occupational Therapy Workshops of the Catholic Disabled Association of the Warsaw Archdiocese in Piaseczno and Góra Kalwaria
plates, cups, candle holders, figurines, Christmas tree decorations, jewelry, refrigerator magnets, soy candles
Occupational Therapy Workshop of the National Association “Join Us” in Czubin
Floristic products, macramé, embroidery, artistic works painted on glass, baubles for Christmas tree, Christmas cards
aKUKU Foundation
wood products, baubles for Christmas tree, Christmas cards
Lena Grochowska Foundation of Siedlce
clay ceramic products – utilitarian and artistic, painting (pictures), dresses, bags, pillows, confectionery products
“Przypominajka” Foundation from Warsaw
natural, scented candles
Family Assistance Foundation “Man in Need”
Gift vouchers to the “Different” Restaurant (a restaurant in the dark served by blind waiters), a tasting tent where you will be able to taste dishes served in the dark
Additional stands
The National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Mazowsze” from Otrębusy
gadgets and promotional materials of the band, CDs (carols)
Helios” Cinema
promotional leaflets, cinema repertoire, cinema vouchers
Mazovian Social Policy Center
materials on social economy