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.
JUNE
JUNE 10, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 11, 6:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Painesville Summer Concerts at The Painesville Square, Painesville, Ohio
JUNE 13, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JUNE 13, 2:30 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Milwaukee Polish Fest at Summerset Grounds, Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JUNE 13, 5:00 PM: David Austin Band at Roger Bright Polka Festival, New Glarus, Wisconsin
JUNE 13, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 13, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhaus Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
JUNE 13, 6:30 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 13, 7:00 PM: Wayne Tomsic Band (with Anthony Culkar) at Independence Park Concert Series, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 13, 7:00 PM: Wayne Golob (SOLO) at "Polka Friday" at Boeckling Club, Sandusky, Ohio
JUNE 14, 11:00 AM: David Austin Band at Roger Bright Polka Festival, New Glarus, Wisconsin
JUNE 14, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 14, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Milwaukee Polish Fest at Summerset Grounds, Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JUNE 14, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 14, 2:30 PM: Puempels Polka Poppers (featuring Grant Kozera, David Austin, Cliff Penniston) at Roger Bright Polka Festival at Puempel’s Olde Tavern, New Glarus, Wisconsin
JUNE 14, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 14, 5:30 PM: Zweifel Brothers Band at Roger Bright Polka Festival, New Glarus, Wisconsin
JUNE 14, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 14, 8:00 PM: Band to be determined at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 14, 8:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 15, 11:30 AM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Mansfield Liederkranz, Mansfield, Ohio
JUNE 15, NOON & 2:30 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox at Milwaukee Polish Fest at Summerset Grounds, Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JUNE 15, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Coliseum, Walcott, Iowa
JUNE 15, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 15, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Father's Day Celebration at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 17, 1:30 PM: Wayne Tomsic Band (with Anthony Culkar) at Middleburg Heights Community Center, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
JUNE 17, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 18, 5:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Spass Nacht, Kettering, Ohio
JUNE 18, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Cro's Nest, McKeesport Palisades, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JUNE 18, 7:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Music on Main Street Band Stand, Solon, Iowa
JUNE 19, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at Concert Under the Oaks at Oakview Nursing Home, Conrad, Iowa
JUNE 20, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JUNE 20, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 20, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 20, 7:00 PM: Wayne Golob (SOLO) at "Polka Friday" at Boeckling Club, Sandusky, Ohio
JUNE 21, TBA: Tom Brusky Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 11:30 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Willard Polka Fest, Willard, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, NOON: Fritz's Polka Band at St. John's Day Festival at Utica Masonic Home, Utica, New York
JUNE 21, 1:00 PM: Tom Brusky at Memory Lanes, Clintonville, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 21, 1:00 PM: David Austin Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 2:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at Koenig Kolsch Day at Georgia Beer Company, Valdosta, Georgia
JUNE 21, 2:00 PM: David Austin Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 21, 5:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Masontown American Legion, Masontown, Pennsylvania
JUNE 21, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 21, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's Restaurant, Murfressboro, Tennessee
JUNE 21, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 22, NOON: Barefoot Becky Band at Kolach Festival at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
JUNE 22, 12:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
JUNE 22, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 22, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 22, 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
JUNE 22, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Prime Time Polkas Summer Dance at White Eagles Hall, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
JUNE 22, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Ohio Polka Boosters Club Dance at Kalida K of C Hall, Kalida, Ohio
JUNE 22, 5:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
JUNE 24, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 24, 7:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Washington Park Gazebo, Sandusky, Ohio
JUNE 25, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Madrid Dam Music Series, Madrid, New York
JUNE 25, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Cro's Nest, McKeesport Palisades, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JUNE 25, 7:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Woodworth Park, Poland, Ohio
JUNE 26, 7:30 PM: Brave Combo (with Alex Meixner) at Summer in the Park at San Marcos Plaza Park, San Marcos, Texas
JUNE 27, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JUNE 27, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 27, 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Rock The Library Seriesat Tye Preston Memorial Library, Canyon Lake, Texas
JUNE 27, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JUNE 27, 6:30 PM: Band to be announced later at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 27, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 27, 7:00 PM: Wayne Golob (SOLO) at "Polka Friday" at Boeckling Club, Sandusky, Ohio
JUNE 27, 7;00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Independence Summer Concert Series at Independence Town Square, Independence, Ohio
JUNE 27, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
JUNE 28, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
JUNE 28, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 28, 3:00 PM: Bierfest at German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio. Music by TBA, Visit our Beer Garden and enjoy all of our homemade European style food including Schnitzel, Cabbage Rolls, homemade potato salad, sausage, Roast Chicken, homemade pastries and more! Entrance - $5 for all guests ages 12 and older. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking. Dancing performed by: GFS Kindergruppe, GFS Jr Jugendgruppe, GFS Jugendgruppe, GFS Tanzgruppe, Traditional Donauschwaben Kirchweih Program on Sunday.
WHAT IS A BIERFEST? This weekend we celebrate our German, Austrian, Hungarian, Donauschwaben, European ancestors with traditional homemade food, music, costumes, and BEER. Think Oktoberfest but sooner!
JUNE 28, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 28, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 28, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 28, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 29, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Marquette County Fair at the Fairgrounds, Westfield, Wisconsin
JUNE 29, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE 29, 1:00 PM: Tom Brusky at Senior Center, Hartford, Wisconsin
JUNE 29, 1:00 PM: Bierfest at German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio. Music by Culkar/Golbo Band. Visit our Beer Garden and enjoy all of our homemade European style food including Schnitzel, Cabbage Rolls, homemade potato salad, sausage, Roast Chicken, homemade pastries and more! Entrance - $5 for all guests ages 12 and older. Children under 12 are free. Free Parking. Dancing performed by: GFS Kindergruppe, GFS Jr Jugendgruppe, GFS Jugendgruppe, GFS Tanzgruppe, Traditional Donauschwaben Kirchweih Program on Sunday.
WHAT IS A BIERFEST? This weekend we celebrate our German, Austrian, Hungarian, Donauschwaben, European ancestors with traditional homemade food, music, costumes, and BEER. Think Oktoberfest but sooner!
JUNE 29, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at 50th Anniversary Dance at American/Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
JUNE 29, 2:00 PM: TBA at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 29, 3:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band at Loyalites Lodge 158 annual picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JUNE 29, 5:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, Iowa
JUNE 29, 6:30 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Tod Park Concert Series, Girard, Ohio
JUNE 29, 6:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at Parma Concert at Ridgewood Park, Parma, Ohio
JULY
JULY 2, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 2, 6:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
JULY 4, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band and Mike Wojtila Band at Fourth of July Holiday Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JULY 4, 3:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Community Fest at Jefferson Park, Menasha, Wisconsin
JULY 4, 8:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 5, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at SNPJ Lodge 643 picnic at Tod Park, Girard, Ohio, in the large pavilion. Admission is free for Lodge 643 members, $5 for non-members. Includes food and soft drinks. For details, contact Ray Kovac at (330) 824-2154
JULY 5, 4:00 PM: "Polkas and Pierogi's" at Penguin City Brewery, Youngstown, Ohio. Music provided by Patty C & The Guys, Bill Bevec Band, Rex Taneri Band and the Zolkas. Food trucks and drinks available
JULY 5, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 5, 6:00 PM: The Polka Classics at SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane, Pennsylvania
JULY 5, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfrtiz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 6, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JULY 6, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Fourth of July Family Day at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 9, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Buhl Park Concert Series, Hermitage, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 7:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Concert in the Park at Kiel City Park, Kiel, Wisconsin
JULY 10, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Ironwood Commons Summer Concerts, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 11, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 6:30 PM: Mikey Dee in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 11, 9:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, TBA: David Austin Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
JULY 12, 1:00 PM: Jam Session Time in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 2:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 4:00 PM: Frank Stanger Orchestra, in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Polka Classics on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 3:00 PM: Western Pa. Button Box Club in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 5:00 PM: Polka Playmates in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 7:00 PM: Vince Rigler & His Polka Pals in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 9:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 9:00 PM: Mike and Dan Wojtila in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM: Jam Session Time in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: Veseli Fantje on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Band in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 6:00 PM: Ron Likovic Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Concerts on the Green, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 15, 7:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Pelog Sweet Park Concert Series, Ashtabula, Ohio
JULY 17, 4:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at Oktoberfest in July at Moon Township Clearview Pavilion, Corapolis, Pennsylvania
JULY 18, 4:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Pulaski Polka Days, Pulaski, Wisconsin
JULY 18, 6:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Oktoberfest in July at Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby, Ohio
JULY 18, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 18, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 19, 3:00 PM: The Polka Pirates at Draft House Saloon Mid-Year Anniversary Party, Brunswick, Ohio
JULY 19, 6:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Strabane SNPJ Duck Race, SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane, Pennsylvania
JULY 19, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 20, 1:00 PM: Zweifel Brothers Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
JULY 20, 3:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band 50th Anniversary Celebration with music by The Polka Classics, featuring Brian O'Boyle, at Cleveland Federation/Farm Board Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JULY 20, 5:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Oktoberfest in July at Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby, Ohio
JULY 20, 6:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Tod Park Summer Concerts, Girard, Ohio
JULY 21, 7:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Concerts on the Green, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 25, 3:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Racine County Fair, Union Grove, Wisconsin
JULY 25, 4:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Lebanon Fireman's Picnic and Polka Fish Fry, Lebanon, Wisconsin
JULY 25, 5:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival (Inside Stage), Youngstown, Ohio
JULY 25, 5:30 PM & 8:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hamler Summer Fest, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 25, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 25, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 26, 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Hamler Summer Fest, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 26, 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hamler Summer Fest, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 26, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: The Heritage Band at OG Crawford Amphitheater, Kane, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hamler Summer Fest, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at 14th annual Pretty in Pink fundraiser, hosted by the Westmoreland County Federation of SNPJ Lodges, at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, and basket drawings. Food and refreshments available for purchase. For details contact Lois Denning at (412) 554-7404
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Slovak Picnic at Sokol Camp, Broadview Heights, Ohio
JULY 27, 3:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JULY 27, 6:30 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pal All Stars at Tod Park Summer Concerts, Girard, Ohio
JULY 28, 7:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Concerts on the Green, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 31, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Boardman Park Concert Series, Boardman, Ohio
JULY 31, 7:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at McDonald Park Summer Concerts, McDonald, Ohio
AUGUST
AUGUST 2, 1:00 PM: Summer Zabava Cleveland at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Family Friendly: Music, Games, Food, Vendors and more!!
AUGUST 3, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Lodges #5 and #604 picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 7, 6:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band at at Ironwood Commons Summer Concerts, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 8, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhouse Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
AUGUST 9, TBA: Garrett Tatano Band and other bands at The Winery at Springhill Polkafest, Geneva, Ohio. More information coming soon!
AUGUST 10, NOON: Fred Ziwich and the ISM alternating with Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Czech Dancers Polka Club Polka Fest, Seward, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Iron Ridge Fireman's Picnic, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary', Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 3:00 PM: Joe Grkman Band at Lodge #576 Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 13, 5:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at Plecnik Fundraiser at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 13, 6:30 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Village of Orwell Concert Series, St. Mary's Hall, Orwell, Ohio
AUGUST 14, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Fesitval, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 9:00 AM: Polka Hall of Fame Golf Outing at St. Denis Golf Course, Chardon, Ohio. 18 holes of golf, cart, beverage tickets, snacks, soda, sandwiches, a dinner buffet and live polka music. $125 per person, call Joe Wojtila at 440-487-0118 or Dave Skrajner at 216-401-8817 to reserve your spot.
AUGUST 16, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 1:00 PM: The Mike Wojtila Band at Buckeye Road Nationality Reunion Picnic at Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio, Hiram, Ohio. Food, music and dancing, open to the public, gate admission is only $6.00.
AUGUST 17, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Picnic at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 22, 1:00 PM: The Polka Pirates at Stow Senior Center, Stow, Ohio
AUGUST 24, 3:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Club Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 30, 31, VARIOUS TIMES: Various bands and musicians at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grill, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band and The Zolkas Labor Day Holiday Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio.
SEPTMEBER 6, TBA: Ryan Kautzer Band at Esslingenfest at Three Sheeps Brewing Company, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 7, 5:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
SEPTEMBER 13, NOON: Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Some of the bands and musicians include: Don Wojtila, Anthony Culkar, Frank Moravcik, Al Battistelli, Ron Likovic, Fairport Jammers and more! $12 advance tickets, $15 at the gate and under 18 admitted for free!
SEPTEMBER 14, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firmen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 19, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhaus Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 21, 1:00 PM: Keith Gennerman Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 21, 3:00 PM: Joey Tomsick and the JTO at Grape Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Parade starts at 2:45 PM.
SEPTEMBER 28, NOON: Ryan Kautzer Band at Oktoberfest at Dheinsville Park, Germantown, Wisconsin
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 5, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 7, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
OCTOBER 11, TBA: Keith Gennerman Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
OCTOBER 12, 1:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
OCTOBER 12, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 19, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 2, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennslyvania
NOVEMBER 8, TBA: Jim Pekol Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 16, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at Sunday Polka Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 16, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 28, 29, VARIOUS TIMES: Thanksgiving Polka Weekend Celebration for the Polka Hall of Fame. Some of the bands and musicians include: Walter Ostanek, Joey Miskulin, Klancnik and Friends, Mikey Dee, The Zolkas, Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band and more! More information coming soon!
NOVEMBER 30, 11:00 AM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Oconomowoc German Christmas Market, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
NOVEMBER 30, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 6, TBA: Frank Moravcik Band at Ohio Polka Boosters Club Christmas Party at K of C Hall, Kalida, Ohio
DECEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 13, TBA: Carol & The Keynotes (DUO) at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JANUARY
JANUARY7, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 6, 7, 8, VARIOUS TIMES: Illinois Polka Festival at Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. More information on bands/musicians and rooms coming soon!
MARCH
MARCH 3, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
APRIL
APRIL 6, VARIOUS TIMES: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at Various Locations, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: SNPJ Memorial Day Picnic Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. More details 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 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: June 8, 2025
