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.
APRIL
APRIL 25, 26, 27, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Muenster Germanfest at Heritage Park, Muenster, Texas
APRIL 25, TBA: Chardon Polka Band at Maple Fest at Chardon Square, Chardon, Ohio
APRIL 25, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 25, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 25, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 25, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 26, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 26, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 26, 4:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Halfway to Oktoberfest Celebration at Eruhlingefest, Lisbon, Ohio
APRIL 26, 4:30 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Dyngus Day Celebration at Polska Chata, Rochester, New York
APRIL 26, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 26, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
APRIL 26, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: Benefit Dance for Brian Novak with many bands, including The Polka Classics, Jack Tady, Blaise Cackovic, Eddie Rodick, Ed Wiernik & sons, Garrett Tatano and All Star Jam at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Funds raised help Brian’s fight with cancer and related medical finances.
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: Mollie B and Squeezebox Band at Rookie's Bar and Grill, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
APRIL 27, 1:00 PM: 41st Annual Super Button Box Bash and 90th Birthday Celebration for Walter Ostanek at American Croatian Lodge, Eastlake, Ohio. Featured artists include the Fairport Jammers, Don Wojtila and Walter's best musical guys and gals. Tickets are available at the Polka Hall of Fame for $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
APRIL 27, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band (with Jack Slagel) at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
APRIL 27, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
APRIL 27, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Bavarian Haus, Deshler, Ohio. This is a free admission dance. Come one, Come all! The public is welcome and invited to this free dance with a great band from Cleveland, Ohio. Doors open at 2:00 PM.
APRIL 29, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
APRIL 30, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
APRIL 30, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Lancaster Liederkranz German Cultural Club, Manheim, Pennsylvania
MAY
MAY 1, 5:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Mower County Senior Center (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC), Austin, Minnesota
MAY 2, 3, 4, VARIOUS TIMES: A World A'Fair Celebration at Greene County Expo Center, Xenia, Ohio. Celebrate Culture, Friendship and Family. Food and dancing to many different world music bands and musicians.
MAY 2, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 2, 3:00 PM: The Heritage Band at Halfway to Oktoberfest at Penn Brewery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 2, 5:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys at Halfway to Oktoberfest Celebration at Bavarian Bierhaus, Nashville, Tennessee
MAY 2, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 2, 6:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Brown Deer Beer Garden, Brown Deer, Wisconsin
MAY 2, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 3, 11:00 AM: Barefoot Becky Band at Maifest at Ronneburg Restaurant Front Lawn, Amana, Iowa
MAY 3, 1:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Maifest at Reading Liederkranz, Reading, Pennsylvania
MAY 3, 12:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Beckman Mill, Beloit, Wisconsin
MAY 3, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 3, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 3, 5:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys at Halfway to Oktoberfest Celebration at Bavarian Bierhaus, Nashville, Tennessee
MAY 3, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
MAY 3, 6:00 PM: Veseli Fantje w/Frank & Darryl Valencic and Dave Pendel at KSKJ 153 Hall, Strabane, Pennsylvania
MAY 3, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 3, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 4, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Legion, Malcolm, Iowa
MAY 4, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 4, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 4, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
MAY 4, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 4, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Bavrian Haus, Deshler, Ohio. Doors open at 2:00 PM
MAY 4, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
MAY 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 7, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
MAY 7, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 7, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 9, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 9, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 9, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhouse Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
MAY 9, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 9, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 10, 1:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Mayville Park Pavilion, Mayville, Wisconsin
MAY 10, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 10, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Fairview Bar & Grill, Jefferson, Wisconsin
MAY 10, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 11, NOON: Steve Grkman at Mothers Day Celebration at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 11, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Concordia Ballroom, La Crosse, Wisconsin
MAY 11, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Belleview Polish Club, General K Pulaski Citizens Club, Belleview, Florida
MAY 11, 5:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Mother's Day Dance at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
MAY 12, 6:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Polka Lovers Club Dance at The Villages, Eisenhower Recreation Center, The Villages, Florida
MAY 13, 2:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Wisconsin Veterans Home, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
MAY 13, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 15, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
MAY 16, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 16, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 17, NOON: Barefoot Becky Band at Houby Days, Kosek Bandstand, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
MAY 17, NOON: Fifth Annual Music Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by: INSIDE STAGE: 12:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band; 1:30 PM: Good Times Orchestra; 3:00 PM: Valencic's and Friends; 4:30 PM: Eddie Rodick Band; 6:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band; 7:30 PM: The Zolkas. INSIDE STAGE #2: 12:45 PM: Joey Tomsick and the JTO; 2:15 PM: Patty C & The Guys; 3:45 PM: Culkar/Golob Band; 5:15 PM: Don Wojtila Band; 6:45 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra; 8:15 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends. Admission is $15.00 at the gate, gates open at 11:00 AM.
MAY 17, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at at Val's Saturday Polka Dance at American Legion 432, Sharon, Pennsylvania. $15.00 admission at the door. Ethnic Food available
MAY 17, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 17, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
MAY 17, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Ohio Polka Boosters Club Dance at Kalida K of C Hall, Kalida, Ohio
MAY 18, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at American Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
MAY 20, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 20, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Pat's Oak Manor, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 23, 24, 25, VARIOUS TIMES: 19th Annual National Button Accordion Festival a the Apollo Maennerchor German Club, Sharon, Pennsylvania. Come play the music, you are the entertainment! May 23: 5-10 PM, admission is $8.00; May 24: Noon-10 PM, admission is $10.00; May 25: Noon- 9 PM, admission is $10.00. Three day pass is $25.00. Children under 13 are admitted free. Great homemade food from the Maennerchor kitchen. No outside food, snacks or beverages. The very best in micro-brew beers and authentic German beers on draft. For more information, call Ron Pivovar at 724-588-3786 or email him at rpivovar@verizon.net Click here to listen to the commercial.
MAY 23, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 23, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 23, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 23, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
MAY 23, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 23, 8:00 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends at the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
MAY 24, 12:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at 46th Annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival at Sterling Chalet, Richfield, Wisconsin
MAY 24, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 24, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at La Crosse Bierhaus, La Crosse, Wisconsin
MAY 24, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: Zweifel Brothers Band at 46th Annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival at Sterling Chalet, Richfield, Wisconsin
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 5:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
MAY 26, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Orchestra and Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Memorial Day Picnic Party and Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
MAY 27, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 27, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
MAY 29, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 30, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MAY 30, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 30, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
MAY 31, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM: The Zolkas at Johnstown Polkafest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM: The Don Wojtila Band at Johnstown Polkafest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JUNE
JUNE 1, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: The Don Wojtila Band at Johnstown Polkafest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
JUNE 1, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JUNE 1, 3:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band at Mentor Rotary Club Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JUNE 6, 8:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Slovenian Heritage Weekend in the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JUNE 13, 6:30 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 14, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 14, 8:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Simply Slavic Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 21, TBA: Tom Brusky Trio at Jolly Mixers Dance Club, Clintonville, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 1:00 PM: David Austin Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
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, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Ohio Polka Boosters Club Dance at Kalida K of C Hall, Kalida, Ohio
JUNE 28, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 29, 3:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band at Loyalites Lodge 158 annual picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JULY
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, 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 6, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JULY 9, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Buhl Park Concert Series, Hermitage, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
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 18, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
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 25, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
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 31, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Boardman Park Concert Series, Boardman, Ohio
AUGUST
AUGUST 9, TBA: Garrett Tatano Band and other bands at The Winery at Springhill Polkafest, Geneva, Ohio. More information coming soon!
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary', Pennsylvania
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 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 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.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 13, NOON: Polka Hall of Fame Sausage Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
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 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.
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. More information coming soon!
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
***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: April 24, 2025
