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.
AUGUST
AUGUST 5, NOON: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Dakota County Fair, Farmington, Minnesota
AUGUST 5, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 6, 5;00 PM: Steve Grkman at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 6, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 6, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Ryder Park, DeWitt, New York
AUGUST 6, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 6, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Menhall Pavilion, Edgerton, Wisconsin
AUGUST 6, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 7, 11:30 AM: Mike Schneider (with Gene Shepherd) at Boone County Fair, Belvidere, Illinois
AUGUST 7, 6:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band at at Ironwood Commons Summer Concerts, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 7, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Warren Italian Fest (Beer Tent), Warren, Ohio
AUGUST 8, TBA: Alex Meixner Band at Faust Oktoberfest Keg Tapping at Faust Brewing Company, New Braunfels, Texas
AUGUST 8, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGSUT 8 & 9, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (with Gene Shepherd) at Boone County Fair, Belvidere, Illinois
AUGUST 8, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 8, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhouse Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
AUGUST 8, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 8, 7:30 PM: Tom Brusky at American Legion, Fox Lake, Wisconsin
AUGUST 9, 11:00 AM: Barefoot Becky Band at Carpenter Fest 25 at Community Hall, Carpenter, Iowa
AUGUST 9, NOON: Bill Bevec Band, Mike Wojtila Band and Garrett Tatano Band and at The Winery at Springhill Polkafest, Geneva, Ohio. 12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band, 1:30-3:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band, 3:00-4:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band, 4:30-6:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band, 6:00-9:00 PM: Mike Wojtila
AUGUST 9, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 9, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 9, 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner Band at Heritage House Museum, Pflugerville, Texas
AUGUST 9, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 9, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 10, TBA: Johnny Koenig Band at Jugo-Slav Club Picnic, South Park, Pennsylvania
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, NOON: Mike Schneider Band at St. Joseph Parish Festival, Big Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Iron Ridge Fireman's Picnic, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Czech Heritage Festival, Bechyn, Minnesota
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at DTJ Taborville Obzinki Harvest Festival, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 2:30 PM: Culkar/Golob Band (inside lower hall) at DTJ Taborville Obzinki Harvest Festival, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary', Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at St. Paul's Italian Festival, Erie, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 10, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 3:00 PM: Joe Novak and Friends at Lodge #576 Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 10, 5:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at 91st Annual Obzinky Festiva, Auburn Township, Ohio
AUGUST 11, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Summer Concerts on the Green, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 12, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 13, 5:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at Plecnik Fundraiser at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 13, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Village Park, Sylvan Beach, New York
AUGUST 13, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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, 5:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Brier Hill Italian Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 14, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 14, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AUGUST 15, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 15, 5:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Briar Hill Italian Festival, Girard, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 6:00 PM: The Heritage Band at Polish Athletic Club, Steubenville, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 15, 7:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Fesitval, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, TBA: Fritz's Polka Band at Willow Rock Brewing Company Oktoberfest, Syracuse, New York
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, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Czech Days in the Tent, Protivin, Iowa
AUGUST 16, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 16, 1:00 PM: Jack Tady and the JTB at Export Summer Ethnic Food & Music Fest, Export, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 16, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Goat Soup & Whiskey, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 4:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Sommer Oktoberfest at German American Cultural Center, Olmstead Township, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 5:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Brier Hill Italian Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Bavarian Bierhaus, Glendale, Wisconsin
AUGUST 16, 6:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at American Slovenian Club, Fairport Harbor, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Italian Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 16, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 11:30 AM: Mike Schneider Band at St. Augustine Parish Festival, West Allis, Wisconsin
AUGUST 17, NOON: Frank Moravcik Band, Culkar/Golob Band and Ed Klimczak at Halupki Festival at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Marblehead, Ohio. Food starting at 11:30 AM, Easter European A La Carter food starting at 2:00 PM. Craft fest, Bounce House, Hourly 50/50 raffle and more
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, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 1:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Annual Fund Raiser at Roosevelt Conservation Club, Lublin, Wisconsin
AUGUST 17, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Picnic at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 17, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 5:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Briar Hill Italian Festival, Girard, Ohio
AUGUST 17, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Briar Hill Italian Festival, Girard, Ohio
AUGUST 18 & 19, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Elm Street Plaza, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
AUGUST 19, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGSUT 19, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Pulaski Park, New York Mills, New York
AUGUST 20, 11:30 AM: Fritz's Polka Band at Sullivan Park, Chittenango, New York
AUGUST 20, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
AUGUST 20, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 21, 6:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Champion Estates Senior Living, Warren, Ohio
AUGUST 22, 1:00 PM: The Polka Pirates at Stow Senior Center, Stow, Ohio
AUGUST 22, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 22, 2:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Pioneer Power Show, Le Sueur, Minnesota
AUGUST 22, 3:30 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Price County Fair Fairgrounds, Phillips, Wisconsin
AUGUST 22, 5:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at West Bend Germanfest at Regner Park, West Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 22, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 22, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 22, 8:00 PM: Alex Meixner Band at Dosey Doe Breakfast , BBQ & Whiskey Bar, The Woodlands, Texas
AUGUST 23, NOON: Johnny Koenig Band at Snowbird Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
AUGUST 23 & 24, 30, 31, 1:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Six Flags Great Escape Oktoberfest, Queensbury, New York
AUGUST 23, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 23, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 23, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at German American Festival on the Schwabenhalle Stage at Oak Shade Grove, Oregon, Ohio
AUGUST 23, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 23, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 23, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 24, NOON: Johnny Koenig Band at Snowbird Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
AUGSUT 24, NOON & 2:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at West Bend German Fest, West Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 24, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 24, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 24, 3:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Club Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by: Rex Taneri Band, Ron Pivovar Band and the Zolka's.
AUGUST 24, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at American/Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
AUGUST 26, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 26, 6:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Hustisford Music in the Park, Hustisford, Wisconsin
AUGUST 27, 5:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Copper City Community Connection, Rome, New York
AUGUST 27, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila at Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 27, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 27, 6:30 PM: Al Battistelli & Friends (with Anthony Culkar) at Slovenian National Home monthly Social and Raffle, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 28, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
AUGUST 28, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Concerts in the Park at Roosevelt Park, Campbell, Ohio
AUGUST 28, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner at IPA 5th Annual Kick Off Polka Party at Cranberry Elks Lodge #2449, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 29, 12:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Oak Creek Lions Fest, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
AUGUST 29, 5:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 29, 6;30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 29, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 8:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberfest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 8:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band in the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 1:00 & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
AUGUST 30, 1:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberfest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 30, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGSUT 30, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, TBA: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Liederkranz Club, Mansfield, Ohio
AUGUST 31, TBA: Chardon Polka Band at Glandorf ParkFest at Glandorf Park, Glandorf, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 11:45 AM: Mike Schneider Band at Oak Creek Lions Fest, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
AUGUST 31, NOON: Patty C & The Guys at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 1:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends, along with Veseli Fantje at Heritage Weekend at the Heritage Pavilion, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grill, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 31, 2:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Oak Creek Lions Days, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
AUGUST 31, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 4:30 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberfest BITBURGER SPORTS GARTEN at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 5:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 9:00 PM: The Zolkas at Cleveland Oktoberfest BITBURGER SPORTS GARTEN at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band and The Zolkas Labor Day Holiday Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 1, 4:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 3, 5:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Amana Festhalle Barn, Amana, Iowa
SEPTEMBER 3, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 4, 7:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 5, 6, 7, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Vail Oktoberfest, Vail, Colorado
SEPTEMBER 5, 8:00 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys at Cleveland Oktoberfest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTMEBER 6, TBA: Ryan Kautzer Band at Esslingenfest at Three Sheeps Brewing Company, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 6, NOON: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Draft & Vessel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 6, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at Krakusy Youngstown Polish Society’s Polka Dance
at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Struthers, Ohio, (alternating with Zespól Ptaki Band)
SEPTEMBER 6, 5:30 PM: LynnMarie and the Nashville Polka Guys at Cleveland Oktoberfest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 7, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 7, 3:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 7, 5:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Croatian Cultural Club, Joliet, Illinois
SEPTEMBER 8, 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner (SOLO) at Roam Echo Island RV Resort, Coalville, Utah
SEPTEMBER 11, 12, 13, 14, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, Mt. Angel, Oregon
SEPTEMBER 12, 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Gemuetlichkeit Days, Jefferson, Wisconsin, 5:00-6:30 PM Black Forest Garten, 7:30-9:30 PM Linden Bier Garten
SEPTEMBER 12, 6:30 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Gemuetlichkiet Days at Jefferson County Fair Grounds, Jefferson, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 13, 11:30 AM: Mike Schneider Band at Gemuetlichkeit Days at Jefferson County Fair Grounds, Jefferson, Wisconsin
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 13, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Working Draft Beer Company, Madison, Wisconsin
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 14, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Croatian Club, Joliet, Illinois
SEPTEMBER 18, 19, 20, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Addison Oktoberfest at Addison Circle Park, Addison, Texas
SEPTEMBER 18, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Olbrich Park, Madison, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 19, 5:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band on the German Central Stage at Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 19, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhaus Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 19, 8:30 PM: The Polka Pirates on the German Central Stage at Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 20, 11:00 AM: Mike Schneider Band at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 20, 4:00 PM: Schnickelfritz on the German Central Stage at Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 20, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at First Annual Oktoberfest at Slim & Jumbo's, Garrettsville, Ohio
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: Mike Schneider Band at Red Circle Inn, Nashotah, Wisconsin
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 24, 5:00 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 25, 26, 27, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at Fort Worth Oktobefest at Trinity Park, Fort Worth, Texas
SEPTEMBER 25, 6:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at New Glarus Oktoberfest, Downtown New Glarus, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 26, 11:30 AM: Mike Schneider Band at La Crosse Oktoberfest on the Heritage Hofbrau Haus Stage, La Crosse, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 27, NOON: Mike Schneider Band at American Legion Post 534, McFarland, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 27, 5:30 PM: Mike Schneider Band at Rock County Brewing, Janesville, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 28, NOON: Ryan Kautzer Band at Oktoberfest at Dheinsville Park, Germantown, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 28, NOON: Mike Schneider Band at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Madison, Wisconsin
SEPTEMBER 30, 11:30 AM: Alex Meixner at Ace in the Hole Productions! Oktoberfest at The Brownstone, Paterson, New Jersey
SEPTEMBER 30, 5:15 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at Estabrook Park Beer Garden, Shorewood, Wisconsin
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 5, 1:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Autumn Accordion Affair at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
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 14, 6:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at Lake Vista, Cortland, Ohio
OCTOBER 19, 1:00 PM: Frank Spetich Band at Pumpkin Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
OCTOBER 19, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band (and guests) at Annual Prime Time Polkas Oktoberfest Dance at White Eagles, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 19, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 26, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at Westmoreland County Federation of SNPJ Lodges Fall Dance at the Yukon Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania. Food and refreshments available. For more information contact Lois Denning at (412) 554-7404.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Fall Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
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 Polka Harvest Hop 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 at Holiday Inn South, Independence, Ohio. For Hotel Reservations, call 216-524-8050. For event tickets, call the Polka Hall of Fame at 216-2613263
NOVEMBER 28, 2:00 PM & 10:00 PM: The Zolkas at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Orchestera at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 5:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 28, 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM: Festa Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 2:00 PM: Polka Mass with Father Norm, Father Bob, Kathy Hlad and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 4:00 PM: Polka Music Awards at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Mikey Dee Band at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 6:00 PM & 11:30 PM: The Zolkas at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 7:00 PM & 10:30 PM: Klancnik & Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 PM: Walter Ostanek and Friends at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 9:45 PM: Tony Petkovsek Awards at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
NOVEMBER 29, 10:00 PM: All-Star Jam with Joey Tomsick at Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Independence, Ohio
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, 1:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at Winter Wonderland Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, 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, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at The Holly Jolly Polka Party at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 21, 2:00 PM: The Heritage Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at New Year's Eve Daytime Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Pre-sale tickets only ($30.00). Tickets include: Appetizers, Desserts, Pork and Sauerkraut, Ballroom Drop, Hats, Music, Dancing and more!
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. Music will be provided by The Eddie Rodick Band, Garrett Tatano Band, Klancnik and Friends (with special guest Alex Meixner), Joey Miskulin Band and Steve Meisner Legacy Band. For More Information, call 815-514-4041, including reserving your hotel room for $105 a night or your three day dance pass for $60!
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!
JUNE
JUNE 2, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY
JULY 10, 11, 12, VARIOUS TIMES: Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.
***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: August 4, 2025
