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 6, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 6, 6:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Harding Park Summer Concert Series, Hubbard, Ohio
JULY 6, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Reading Park, Clarksville, Iowa
JULY 7, 6:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Eastlake Summer Concert Series at Eastlake Gazebo, Eastlake, Ohio
JULY 7, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Summer Concert Series at Poland Gazebo, Poland, Ohio
JULY 8, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY 8, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Veterans Memorial Park, Lowville, New York
JULY 9, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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, 4:30 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Oneida Castle Food Truck Celebration at Oneida Castle Park
Oneida Castle, New York
Oneida Castle, New YorkJULY 10, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Ironwood Commons Summer Concerts, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 10, 6:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Aurora Summer Concerts at Veterans Memorial Park, Aurora, Ohio
JULY 11, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JULY 11, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, 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, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, 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. 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
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, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
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: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Urkanian Heritage Festival, Auburn, New York
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: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
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, 2:30 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at 102nd Annual Cesky Den at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Mike Wojtila Band will also appear outside at 5:00 PM.
JULY 13, 3:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Legion Hall, Oxford Junction, Iowa
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, 6:30 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Chapman Park, Bridgeport, New York
JULY 14, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Concerts on the Green, Canfield, Ohio
JULY 15, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY 15, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Kelly Senior Center on Lake Drive (Pat's Oak Manor is doing renovations), South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JULY 15, 7:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Pelog Sweet Park Concert Series, Ashtabula, Ohio
JULY 16, 5:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Copper City Community Connection, Rome, New York
JULY 16, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JULY 17, 4:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at Oktoberfest in July at Moon Township Clearview Pavilion, Corapolis, Pennsylvania
JULY 17, 4:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at The Big Top, Ironwood, Michigan
JULY 17, 5:30 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at American Nationalities Movement Annual Dinner and Honorary Judge Ralph Perk Jr., at Holy Spirit Party Center, Parma, Ohio
JULY 17, 7:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Kent Hometown Bank Summer Concerts at Hometown, Bank Plaza, Kent, Ohio
JULY 18, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JULY 18, 4:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Pulaski Polka Days, Pulaski, Wisconsin
JULY 18, 5:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Baxa's Sutliff Store & Tavern, Lisbon, Iowa
JULY 18, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 18, 8:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Oldenburg Freudenfest, Downtown Oldenburg, Indiana
JULY 19, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Bavarian Blast at Fairgrounds, New Ulm, Minnesota
JULY 19, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 19, 3:00 PM: The Polka Pirates at Draft House Saloon Mid-Year Anniversary Party, Brunswick, Ohio
JULY 19, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 19, 6:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Strabane SNPJ Duck Race, SNPJ Lodge 138, Strabane, Pennsylvania
JULY 19, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 19, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 19, 7:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Das Fest at Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, Wisconsin
JULY 19, 7:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at German Central Farm, Parma, Ohio
JULY 19, 8:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Ring Eyed Pete's at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, Vernon, New York
JULY 20, 1:00 PM: Zweifel Brothers Band at Hustisford Community Hall, Hustisford, Wisconsin
JULY 20, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 20, 1:30 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at St. Peters Church Shin Dig in the church parking lot, Tiden, Wisconsin
JULY 20, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 20, 3:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band 50th Anniversary Celebration with music by The Polka Classics, (with Eddie Rodick) and 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, 5:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Das Fest at Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, Wisconsin
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 22, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY 23, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila at The Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva, Ohio
JULY 23, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JULY 23, 7:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Crouse Community Center, Morrisville, New York
JULY 24, 6:30 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Willoughby Summer Concert, Willoughby, Ohio
JULY 24, 7:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Music in Central Park, Grinell, Iowa
JULY 24, 7:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Neahwa Park, Oneonta, New York
JULY 25, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, 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: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 25, 7:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Doylestown Summer Concerts at Doylestown Bandstand, Doylestown, Ohio
JULY 26, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 26, 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Hamler Summer Fest, Hamler, Ohio
JULY 26, 4:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Waterfire, Ignite the Night, On Street Entertainment, Sharon, Pennsylvania
JULY 26, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 26, 5:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band atONCO Fermentations German Beer Day, Tully, New York
ONCO Fermentations German Beer Day, Tully, New York JULY 26, 6:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Elks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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 26, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 11:00 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Eau Claire County Faire at the Fairgrounds, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: The Heritage Band at OG Crawford Amphitheater, Kane, Pennsylvania
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at Turner Hall, Monroe, Wisconsin
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, 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: Aaron Dussing and Max on Sax at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JULY 27, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics (with Anthony Culkar on accordion) 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 29, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JULY 29, 6:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Freeborn County Fair, Albert Lea, Minnesota
JULY 29, 7:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at The Village Green Concert Series, Clinton, New York
JULY 30, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at The Cro's Nest at McKee's Point Marina, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
JULY 31, 6:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Sounds of Summer Concert SeriesCarthage, New York
Carthage, New YorkJULY 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 1, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 1, 6:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 1, 8:00 PM: Anthony Culkar Duo at the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 2, 1:00 PM: Culkar Golob Band at Summer Zabava Cleveland at Slovenian National Home, St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Family Friendly: Sausage Eating Contest sponsored by Raddell's Sausage Shop, Music, Balinca (Bocce Ball) Tournament, Games, Food, Vendors and more!!
AUGUST 2, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Goat Soup & Whiskey, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
AUGUST 2, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 2, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 3, NOON & 4:00 PM: Fred Ziwich at Hofbrau Haus, Newport, Kentucky
AUGUST 3, 2:00 PM: Jack Tady Bears, Jack's Guys & Dolls and special guest, Garrett Tatano at American Slovenian Day at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 3, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 3, 3:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Lodges #5 and #604 picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 3, 3:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at Slovenian Penioner Picnic at Slovenska Pristava, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 4, 11:00 AM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Wisconsin State Fair, Budweiser Pavilion, West Allis, Wisconsin
AUGUST 5, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 6, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
AUGUST 7, 6:30 PM: Bill Bevec Band at at Ironwood Commons Summer Concerts, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 8, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 8, 5:30 PM: Ryan Kautzer (SOLO) at Al & Al's Steinhouse Friday Fish Fry, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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 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, 1:00 PM: Ryan Kautzer Band at Iron Ridge Fireman's Picnic, Iron Ridge, Wisconsin
AUGUST 10, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at DTJ Taborville, 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, 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 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, 6:30 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, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, 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, 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, 7:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Brier Hill Festival, Youngstown, Ohio
AUGUST 17, NOON: Frank Moravcik Band at Halupki Festival at Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, Marblehead, 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 19, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, 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, 5:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at West Bend Germanfest at Regner Park, West Bend, Wisconsin
AUGUST 23, NOON: Johnny Koenig Band at Snowbird Oktoberfest at Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Sandy, Utah
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
AUGUST 24, 3:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Club Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
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 27, 6:00 PM: Mike Wojtila at Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
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, 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 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberfest WEIHENSTEPHAN FEST TENT at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, TBA: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Liederkranz Club, Mansfield, Ohio
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, 3:00 PM: Mike Wojtila Band at 20th Annual Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival at Denny Bergeman Hall, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 4:30 PM: Alex Meixner at Cleveland Oktoberfest BITBURGER SPORTS GARTEN at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 6:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys Frank Stanger Band at 20th Annual 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 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, 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, 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, 5:00 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, 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: 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
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, 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!
JUNE
JUNE 2, 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: July 5, 2025
