Looking for something fun to do that involves dancing or music? Then this is the place to come and see where your favorite musicians are playing and what events (mostly polka, but not all) are happening. If you want us to publish your event or schedule, go to the "NEWS" page for contact information, and get your news to us.
JULY
JULY 27, 28: Linda Lee Brown at Fischer Platz at Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan
JULY 27, 7:00 PM: Joe Grkman and Grkmania at Amphitheater at Pricketts Fort State Park, Fairmont, West Virginia
JULY 27, 10:00 AM: Fritz's Polka Band at Honor America Days Parade (weather permitting)
Rome, New York
Rome, New YorkJULY 27, NOON & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
JULY 27, 12:30 PM: Anthony Culkar with Frank Stanger Trio at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: Polka Hall of Fame Golf Outing at St. Denis Golf Course, Chardon, Ohio. Check-In and lunch at 11:30 AM. Shotgun start at 1:00 PM. $115 per player and $460 per foursome. For more information, call Joe Wojtila at 440-487-0118 or Dave Skrajner at 216-401-8817
JULY 27, 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Hamler Summer Fest at Hamler Community Park, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 27, 3:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Bierhaus Maisschaler Sommerfest, with the Happy Players at Bierhaus Maisschaler, Lincoln, Nebraska
JULY 27, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 27, 6:30 PM: Ron Sluga and Friends at Lakefront Lodge Park Concert, Willowick, Ohio (weather permitting)
JULY 27, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 7:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at German Central Foundation Hall, Parma, Ohio
JULY 27, 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hamler Summer Fest at Hamler Community Park, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 27, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 28, 11:00 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Eau Claire County Fair, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
JULY 28, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 28, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hamler Summer Fest at Hamler Community Park, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at 61st Anniversary and Christmas in July Celebration at ACME Club, Cheswick, Pennsylvania
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Slovak Picnic at Sokol Club, Broadview Heights, Ohio
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
JULY 28, 3:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Polka mass will start at 1:00 PM at The Farm, kitchen and bar (with Chef Dean’s Famous Fried Bologna Sandwiches) opens at 2:00 PM
JULY 29, 6:00 PM (TENTATIVE): Polka Jam Session at Founders Club at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JULY 29, 7:00 PM: Visinata Band at Duncan Plaza Concert Series, Massillon, Ohio
JULY 30, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY 31, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
AUGUST
AUGUST 2, 3, 4, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Dasfest Wisconsin at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
AUGUST 2, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 2, 6:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 2, 6:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 2, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 2, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 2, 7:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Bohemian Plum Fest, Clutier, Iowa
AUGUST 2, 8:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Nashville, Tennessee
AUGUST 3, 10:00 AM: Zabava Festival at St. Clair Slovenian Home, Cleveland, Ohio. Music by the Festa Band and also the Anthony Culkar Band. Local crafts and foods will be available. There will be a balinca ball tournament, sausage eating contest and kids zone.
AUGUST 3, 10:00 AM: Fritz's Polka Band at Old Home Day, Vernon Center, New York
AUGUST 3, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 3, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Goat Soup & Whiskey, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
AUGUST 3, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 3, 4:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Chemung County Fair, Horseheads, New York
AUGUST 3, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 3, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 3, 7:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Essen Haus, Nashville, Wisconsin
AUGUST 3, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
AUGUST 3, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 4, TBA: Frank Moravcik Band at CzechoSlovak Harvest Festival at ZCBJ (Zapadni Cesko Bratrske Jednota) Grounds, Bannister, Michigan
AUGUST 4, NOON: Fritz's Polka Band at Musikfest on the Festplatz Stage, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 4, NOON & 4:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 4, 1:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at American Slovene Radio Hour Picnic at SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 4, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 4, 1:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 4, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 4, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at August Family Day at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 4, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Reading Park, Clarksville, Iowa
AUGUST 5, 11:00 AM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Wisconsin State Fair, Budweiser Pavilion, West Allis, Wisconsin
AUGUST 6, NOON: Johnny Koenig at Musikfest on the Festplatz Stage, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 6, 3:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at Frankenmuth Summer Fest, Frankenmuth, Michigan
AUGUST 7, 3:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at Frankenmuth Summer Fest, Frankenmuth, Michigan
AUGUST 7, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 7, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 7, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 8, 11:30 AM: Mike Schneider (with Gene Shepherd) at Boone County Fair, Belvidere, Illinois
AUGUST 8, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 8, NOON: Richie Yurkovch and Polkarioty at Dakota County Fair, Farmington, Minnesota
AUGUST 9, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (with Gene Shepherd) at Boone County Fair, Belvidere, Illinois
AUGUST 9, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 9, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Town of Lewis Park, West Leyden, New York
AUGUST 9, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Faust Brewing Company Taproom and Biergarten, New Braunfels, Texas
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 3:00 PM: Visinata Band at Lockport Brewery Hungarian Pig Roast, Bolivar, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at 2nd Annual Winery at Springhill Polka Festival, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 10, VARIOUS TIMES: Mike and Dan Wojtila, Garrett Tatano Band and Fred Ziwich adn the ISM at 2nd Annual Winery at Springhill Polka Festival, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (with Gene Shepherd) at Boone County Fair, Belvidere, Illinois
AUGUST 10, 6:00 PM: Hank Thunander Band at Nick's, Gilbert, Minnesota
AUGUST 10, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Columbia, Tennessee
AUGUST 11, 10:30 AM: Mike Schneider Band at Polka Mass at 10:30 AM and Polka Festival at Noon at St. Joseph Parish, Big Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 11, 11:00 AM: Barefoot Becky Band at Heritage Acres Threshing Day, Fairmont, Minnesota
AUGUST 11, TBA: Patty C & The Guys at DTJ Taborville Harvest Festival, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 11, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 11, 3:00 PM: Joe Novak and Friends at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 11, 4:00 PM: Heritage Polka Band at Polkas on the Patio at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 11, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at the Main Beer Tent at Italian Festival, Warren, Ohio
AUGUST 12, 7:00 PM: Visinata Band at Duncan Plaza Concert Series, Massillon, Ohio
AUGUST 12, 7:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at Buttermilk Park Music in the Park, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
AUGUST 13, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Wolter Park at FOP Lodge, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 13, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Hustisford Music in the Park, Hustisford, Wisconsin
AUGUST 14, 6:30 PM: Ron Sluga and Friends at Lakefront Lodge Park Concert, Willowick, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AUGUST 15, 7:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Neawha Park, Oneonta, New York
AUGUST 15, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 9:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 16, 5:30 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 16, 8:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 16, 9:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 17, TBA: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Geneva VFW Picnic at VFW Picnic Grounds, Geneva-On-The-Lake, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Czech Days, in the Tent, Protivin, Iowa
AUGUST 17, 1:00 PM: Jack Tady and the JTB at Export Ethnic Fest, Downtown Export, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 4:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Sommer Oktoberfest at German American Cultural Center, Olmstead Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 5:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Willow Rock Brewing Company, Syracuse, New York
AUGUST 17, 5:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 7:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 17, 9:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 10:00 AM: Mike Schneider Band at Polka Mass at 10 AM and Polka Festival at 11:30 AM at Holy Family Parish, Marinette, Wisconsin
AUGUST 18, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band and Frank Moravcik Band at Halupki Festival at Assumption Church, Marblehead, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Roosevelt Rod and Gun Club Jamboree at Diamond Lake, Lublin, Wisconsin
AUGUST 18, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 18, 2:00 PM: Jack Tady and the Tady Bears at Rossiter American Legion Hall, Rossiter, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 18, 3:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Sommer Oktoberfest at German American Cultural Center, Olmstead Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 5:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 7:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 9:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Italian Fest, Calvin & Victoria Streets, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 19, 7:00 PM: Ted Lange and Chris Doszak Duo at Elm Street Plaza, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
AUGUST 20, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Wolter Park at FOP Lodge, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 20, 7:00 PM: Ted Lange and Chris Doszak Duo at Elm Street Plaza, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
AUGUST 22, 23, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Cedar Polka Fest at the "Big Tent" at the Cedar Tennis Courts, Cedar, Michigan
AUGSUT 22, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at The Biergarten at Olrich Park, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 23, 2:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Steam Show, Edgar, Wisconsin
AUGUST 23, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 23, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Norfolk Concert Series, Norfolk, New York
AUGUST 23, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 23, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AUGUST 24, 25, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at West Bend Germanfest at Regner Park, West Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 24, NOON: Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
AUGUST 24, 25, 1:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Six Flags Great Escape Oktoberfest, Queensbury, New York
AUGUST 24, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 24, 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM: Squeezebox Band at Stiftungsfest,at Wilkommen Park, Young America, Minnesota
AUGUST 24, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 24, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 25, 11:00 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Price County Fair, Phillips, Wisconsin
AUGUST 25, NOON: Visinata Band at Romanian Festival at St. George Byzantine Catholic Cathedral, Canton, Ohio
AUGUST 25, NOON: Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
AUGUST 25, 12:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 25, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 25, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Squeezebox Band at Stiftungsfest at Wilkommen Park, Young America, Minnesota
AUGUST 25, 2:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Stifttungsfest, Norwood Young America, Minnesota
AUGUST 25, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Picnic Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 25, 2:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Bill Bevec, Patty C and the Guys, Rex Taneri Band and The Zolkas
AUGUST 25, 3:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AUGUST 25, 10:00 AM & NOON: Mike Schneider Band at West Bend German Fest at Regnar Park, West Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 26, 6:00 PM (TENTATIVE): Polka Jam Session at Founders Club at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 27, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 28, 11:30 AM: Visinata Band at Wednesday Concert Series at Lake Anna Park, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 28, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila (with Dan Wojtila) at Polka Night at Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Roosevelt Park, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AUGUST 29, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner at IPA 4th Annual Kick-Polka Party at Carnberry Elks Lodge #2449, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, 12:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Oak Creek Lions Fest, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
AUGUST 30, 5:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, 6:00 PM: The Zolkas at IPA Festival and Convention at DoubleTree Hotel, Cranberry, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, 6:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 30, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 30, 8:00 PM: Alex Meixner in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 8:00 PM: KTB Band at the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, NOON: Johnny Koenig at Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
AUGUST 31, NOON & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 31, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 1:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Six Flags Great Escape Oktoberfest, Queensbury, New York
AUGUST 31, 3:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at ONe Barrell Brewing Company, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
AUGUST 31, 5:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Perch, Peach Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
AUGUST 31, 8:00 PM: Alex Meixner in the Bitburger Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, TBA: Penn Ohio Polka Pals All Star Band at Canfield Fair, Canfield, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 1, NOON: Eddie Rodick Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM in the Bitburger Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 1, 4:30 PM: Alex Meixner in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Labor Day Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Eddie Rodick Band
SEPTEMBER 2, 4:00 PM: Alex Meixner in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 6, 4:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 7, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 7, 5:30 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys in the Weihenstephan Fest Tent at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Berea Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 8, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 8, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Yukon Slovenian Home, Yukon, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 14, NOON: 20th Annual Slovenian Sausage festival sponsored by the Polka Hall of Fame at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by 10 polka bands, including: Eddie Rodick, Don Wojtila, Frank Stanger, Al Battistelli, Anthony Culkar, The Zolkas, Ron Lickovic, The Fairport Jammers and more! (Click this link to listen to the commerical)
SEPTEMBER 15, NOON: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at St. Mary Chardon Oktoberfest, Chardon, Ohio. Polka mass at noon, music begins at 1:00 PM
SEPTEMBER 15, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, VARIOUS TIMES: Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. More information coming soon
SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, VARIOUS TIMES: Jordan Rody (with the Western Senators) at Norsktoberfest, Glendive, Montana
SEPTEMBER 20, 8:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at the German Central Stage at Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 PM: Visinata Band at Phoenix Brewery, Mansfield, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at the German Central Stage at Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 22, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 22, 3:00 PM: Grape Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Tony Fortuna Band
SEPTEMBER 27, 4:00 PM: Visinata Band at "Locktoberfest" at Lockport Brewery, Bolivar, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 28, NOON: Visinata Band at Minerva Oktoberfest, Minerva, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 28, 3:00 PM: Clambake picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. TBA Band will provide music
SEPTEMBER 28, 5:00 PM: Visinata Band at St. Stephan Church Oktoberfest, Canton, Ohio
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 6, 1:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at 100th Birthday Rememberance of Frankie Spetich at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Former musicians and students of Frankie's will also partake in a jam session to remember Frankie on what would have been his 100th birthday. Food and beverages available, free coffee and free cake, admission will be $12.00.
OCTOBER 6, 2:00 PM: Anthony Culkar at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 13, TBA: Visinata Band at New Franklin Okotberfest, New Franklin, Ohio
OCTOBER 20, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsyvlania
OCTOBER 27, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 27, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 3, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Fall Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 10, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 10, 2:00 PM: Heritage Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 29 & 30, VARIOUS TIMES: National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, at Holiday Inn, Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Winter Wonderland Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 1, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 14, TBA: Visinata Band at The Alibi Lounge, Massillon, Ohio
DECEMBER 15, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Party at Johnsonburg Fire Hall, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at New Years Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY
JANUARY 7, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Groundhog Day Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9, VARIOUS TIMES: 36th Annual Illinois Polkafest at The Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. Music includes: Steve Meisner Legacy Band, Eddie Rodick Band, Joey Miskulin Band, Garrett Tatano Band, Klancnik and Friends with a special appearance by Alex Meixner. Three day pass is only $60.00. For hotel reservations, call 847-605-1234
MARCH
MARCH 2, 1:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band at Spring Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MARCH 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
APRIL
APRIL 6, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at No Snow Celebration at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 21, ALL DAY: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at many locations in Cleveland, Ohio. More information will be available in February, 2025
MAY
MAY 26, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski's Memorial Day Picnic Party and Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details coming soon!
MAY 30, 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Festival, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
JUNE
JUNE 1, VARIOUS TIMES: Johnstown Polka Festival, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More information coming soon!
***Please check with the venue that is hosting the polka music to make sure the event is still happening. We update as often as we can, but some cancellations get past us, and the calendar doesn't reflect the change. We don't want you wasting time and money in gas going to a canceled event.***
***For any information on the Frank Spetich Jr. Orchestra, call Frank at 330-310-9619
***For any information on Tom Fudala go to his website at https://sites.google.com/site/trfudala/home, or you can see a video by visiting https://youtu.be/PeImdTirsKA or https://www.facebook.com/tom.fudala.7/
***For any information on Brian Papesh Band, call Brian at 216-409-7663
***For any information on Wayne Tomsic Band, call Wayne at 440-526-1587 or email him at: clewayne@sbcglobal.net
***For any information on The Hobos, call Phil at 440-474-4344
***For any information on Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express, go to: www.kenandmaryaccordions.com
***For any information on Visinata, call Johnnie Maier at 330-327-9054 or email at jmaierclerk@yahoo.com
***For any information on the Frank Stanger performances, call Frank at 330-338-6854 or Lynne at 724-787-9210
***For any information on the Jack Tady Band performances, call Jack at 724-715-7317
***For any information on the Bob Kravos performances, call Bob at 440-286-5556
***For any information on the Cleveland, Ohio Thanksgiving event, call the Polka Hall of Fame at 216-261-FAME
***For any information on the Fred Ziwich performances, call Fred at 440-734-2404
This page was last updated: July 27, 2024
