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.
MAY
MAY 18, NOON: Music and Craft Festival at the SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. 16+ polka bands will be performing and there will be 25+ craft vendors. 9 hours of music, shopping and fun! INSIDE STAGE: 12:30 PM: Culkar/Golob Band, 1:30 PM: Valencic and Friends, 2:30 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band, 3:30 PM: Eddie Rodick Band, 4:30 PM: Dukes of Darrowville, 5:30 PM: Dick and Jack Tady and the Tady Bears, 6:30 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends, 7:30 PM: Tommy's Beatles Tribute Band, 8:30 PM: Jam Session. OUTSIDE STAGE: 12:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band, 1:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band, 2:00 PM: Patty C and the Guys, 3:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra, 4:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band, 5:00 PM: Vince Rigler Band, 6:00 PM: Rob DeBlander Band
MAY 18, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM: Jeff Winard Band at 45th Annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival at the Sterling Chalet, Richfield, Wisconsin
MAY 18, 4:30 PM: Stan Mejac at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 18, 5:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Maifest at German Family Society, Brimfield, Ohio
MAY 18, 6:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at Flounder Brewing, Hillsborough, New Jersey
MAY 18, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
MAY 18, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 18, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 at Puckett's Restaurant, Columbia, Tennessee
MAY 18, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 19, 12:30 PM: Anthony Culkar with Frank Stanger Trio at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
MAY 19, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Trio at the Coliseum, Wolcott, Iowa
MAY 19, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 19, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Zweifel Brothers at 45th Annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival at the Sterling Chalet, Richfield, Wisconsin
MAY 19, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
MAY 19, 2:00 PM: Frank Spetich Jr. Orchestra and The Polka Classics at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania
MAY 19, 2:00 PM: Stan Mejac at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 19, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at American/Czech Club, Dayton, Ohio
MAY 20, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 at Franklin Theatre, Franklin, Tennessee
MAY 21, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 22, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
MAY 23, 6:00 PM: Alex Meixner at Krause's Cafe & Biergarten, New Braunfels, Texas
MAY 24, 5:00 PM: 18th Annual National Button Accordion Festival at the Apollo Maennerchor Club, Sharon, Pennsylvania. There will be two levels of entertainment, plus an outside beer garden. You are the entertainment! Bring your accordion and play all weekend long. $8.00 admission fee today
MAY 24, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 24, 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
MAY 24, 6:30 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 24, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
MAY 24, 8:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band in the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 26, VARIOUS TIMES: Alex Meixner at National Polka Fest at SOKOL Activity Center, Ennis, Texas
MAY 25, NOON: 18th Annual National Button Accordion Festival at the Apollo Maennerchor Club, Sharon, Pennsylvania. There will be two levels of entertainment, plus an outside beer garden. You are the entertainment! Bring your accordion and play all weekend long. $10.00 admission fee today.
MAY 25, NOON & 6:30 PM: Barefoot Becky Duo at LaCrosse Bierhaus, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
MAY 25, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 4:30 PM: Stan Mejac at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 25, 7:00 PM: Dance at German Central Foundation Hall, Parma, Ohio
MAY 25, 7:00 PM: Grkman Duo at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 25, 8:00 PM: Mike Schneider at Old German Beer Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 25, 8:00 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 26, NOON: 18th Annual National Button Accordion Festival at the Apollo Maennerchor Club, Sharon, Pennsylvania. There will be two levels of entertainment, plus an outside beer garden. You are the entertainment! Bring your accordion and play all weekend long. $10.00 admission fee today.
MAY 26, 1:00 PM: Barefoot Becky Band at Concordia Ballroom, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
MAY 26, 1:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 26, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 26, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Czech Polka Dancers Club Dance at Czech Hall, Seward, Ohio
MAY 26, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
MAY 26, 4:30 PM: Mike Schneider (SOLO) at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park, Madison, Wisconsin
MAY 27, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Memorial Day Polka Party at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Don Wojtila Band.
MAY 28, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
MAY 28, 2:30 PM: Tom Brusky at Pat's Oak Manor, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MAY 29, 6:00 PM: Mikey Dee at Portogallo Peppers N'At, Braddock, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 5:00 PM: Johnstown Button Box Club at Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 5:00 PM: Steve Grkman at Hofbrau Haus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MAY 31, 6:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
MAY 31, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
MAY 31, 8:00 PM: Johnny Koenig at Sommerfest at Germania Singing and Sport Society, Columbus, Ohio
JUNE
JUNE 1, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band (with Joe, Michael and Dan Wojtila) at Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
JUNE 1, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 1, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 1, 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM: The Garrett Tatano Band at Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
JUNE 1, 8:00 PM: Brian Papesh Party Band at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 2, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band (with Joe, Michael and Dan Wojtila) at Johnstown Polka Fest, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
JUNE 2, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firmen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JUNE 2, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
JUNE 2, 2:30 PM: Frank Stanger Orchestra at St. Mary Magdalene Church Festival, Willowick, Ohio
JUNE 2, 3:00 PM: Jeff Winard (with Joey Miskulin) at Festa Italiana in the Aurora Pavilion, Milwuakee, Wisconsin
JUNE 2, 3:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Orchestra at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JUNE 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 5, 5:30 PM: Joey Tomsick and the Shotski's at Keg Tapping Party at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 5, 6:30 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Polka Night at Wildwood Cultural Center, Mentor, Ohio
JUNE 6, 7:00 PM: Steve Meisner Legacy Band at Nixon Park Band Shell Concert, Hartland, Wisconsin
JUNE 7 & 8, 6:00 PM: LynnMarie with the Nashville Polka Guys (E3, Don Hunjadi, Chris Doszak) at Sugar Creek Slavic Festival, Sugar Creek, Missouri
JUNE 7, 6:30 PM: The Zolkas at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 7, 8:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys at Slovene Heritage Center Weekedn in the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JUNE 8, NOON: Polkas and Pierogies, presented by the Penn Ohio Polka Pals and Penguin City Brewing, Youngstown, Ohio. Music provided by: Julie Tabaj, Bill Bevec Band, Jack Tady and the Tady Bears, and The Zolkas. MC's by Youngstown legends, Del Sinchak, Gary Rhamy, and Larry Walk. Admission is $10.00
JUNE 8, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Goat Soup & Whiskey, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
JUNE 8, 2:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Dolgeville Violet Festival, Dolgeville, New York
JUNE 8, 4:30 PM: Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 8, 8:00 PM: Schnickelfritz at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 9, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band and Western Pa. Button Box Club at Slovene Heritage Center Weekend Picnic in the Heritage Pavilion at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JUNE 9, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JUNE 9, 2:00 PM: Aaron Dussing at Hofbrau Haus, Cleveland, Ohio
JUNE 9, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at SNPJ Silver Stars Lodge 729 at Yukon Slovenian Home, Yukon, Pennsylvania
JUNE 10, 7:00 PM: Visinata Band at Summer Concert Series at Duncan Plaza, Massillon, Ohio
JUNE 11, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 14, 6:30 PM & 8:15 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at New Woodstock Historical Society Concert Series at Heritage Park, New Woodstock, New York
JUNE 14, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 14, 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Chardon Polka Band at Simply Slavic Festival in historic downtown Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 15, 11:00 AM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at Willard Polkafest, in the Community Center, Willard, Wisconsin
JUNE 15, 12:15 PM: Simply Slavic parade in historic downtown Youngstown, Ohio with grand marshall, Del Sinchak!!
JUNE 15, 1:50 PM: The Zolkas at Simply Slavic Festival in historic downtown Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 15, 2:40 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Simply Slavic Festival in historic downtown Youngstown, Ohio
JUNE 15, 7:00 PM: Bob Breuer Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 16, TBA: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at at Liederkranz Club, Mansfield, Ohio
JUNE 16, 3:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JUNE 18, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 19, 5:00 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Copper City Community Connection, Rome, New York
JUNE 20, TBA: Rex Taneri Band at Roosevelt Park, Canfield, Ohio
JUNE 21, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 21, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
JUNE 21, 8:00 PM: Ron Likovic and Friends in the Gostilna at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JUNE 22, TBA: Fritz's Polka Band at St. John's Day Festival at Utica Masonic Home, Utica, New York
JUNE 22, NOON: Anthony Culkar Band at Slovak Festival, sponsored by the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club at St. Sava Serbian Church Property, Broadview Heights, Ohio
JUNE 22, 7:00 PM: David Austin Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 22, 8:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Nashville, Tennessee
JUNE 23, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band at Buckeye Road Nationality Reunion Picnice at Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio, Hiram, Ohio. Music starts at 1:00, gates and food at noon
JUNE 23, 2:00 PM: Pretty in Pink Polka Benefit with the Polka Classics at Slovenian Hall, Yukon, Pennsylvania
JUNE 23, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
JUNE 23, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Czech Dancers Polka Club at Czech Hall, Seward, Ohio
JUNE 23, 3:00 PM: Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty at "Just Another Music Sunday" at Colby Museum, Colby, Wisconsin
JUNE 23, 3:00 PM: Don Wojtila Band at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Free Admission today!!
JUNE 25, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
JUNE 25, 6:00 PM: Johnny Koenig Band at 2nd Annual Kolsch Night at Georgia Beer Company, Valdosta, Georgia
JUNE 25, 6:30 PM: Fritz's Polka Band at Pulaski Park, New York Mills, New York
JUNE 28, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 29, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Goat Soup & Whiskey, Put-In-Bay, Ohio
JUNE 29, 7:00 PM: Gary Beal Band at Essen Haus, Madison, Wisconsin
JUNE 29, 7:30 PM: LynnMarie and E3 Live at Puckett's, Columbia, Tennessee
JUNE 30, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JUNE 30, 2:00 PM: Phil Yan Band (with Frank Moravcik) at Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva, Ohio
JUNE 30, 3:00 PM: The Casuals at Ohio Polka Boosters Dance at Knights of Columbus Hall, Kalida, Ohio
JULY
JULY 1, TBA: Jordan Rody (with Walter Ostanek) at Government House Canada Day, Regina, Saskatchewan
JULY 4, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Fourth of July Picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Klancnik and Friends
JULY 6, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band at SNPJ Lodge 643 Picnic at Tod Park, Girard, Ohio
JULY 7, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik at Customer Appreciation Dance at Historic Slovene Center Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JULY 7, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
JULY 7, 3:30 PM: Jeff Pecon Band at EOUV Gottscheer Club, Russell Township, Ohio
JULY 12, 4:00 PM: Day-long Button Box Jam at the Outside Food & Jam Tent at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Orchestra on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 6:30 PM: Mikey Dee in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 12, 9:00 PM: KTB Band in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, NOON: The Zolkas on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, NOON & 3:00 PM: Veseli Godci in the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 1:00 PM: The Polka Playmates in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Mladi Glas-Planika & Slovenska Mladinska Skupina Marela in the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 2:00 PM: Day-long Button Box Jam at the Outside Food & Jam Tent at Slovenefest, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 3:00 PM: Western Pa. Button Box Club in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM: Ron Likovic Band on the Outside Stage at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 4:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band in the Alpine Room at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 5:00 PM: Fairport Jammers in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM: Klancnik and Friends on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 7:00 PM: Vince Rigler & His Polka Pals in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 13, 9:00 PM: Patty C & The Guys in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, TBA: Jeff Pecon Orchestra at Slovenska Pristava, Harpersfield, Ohio
JULY 14, NOON: Fred Ziwich and the ISM and Aaron Dussing and Polka Revolution at 53rd Annual Polka Fest presented by Czech Dancers Polka Club at Czech Hall, Seward, Ohio
JULY 14, 1:00 PM: Linda Hochevar and Magic Buttons in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM: Culkar-Golob Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM: Joe Grkman Orchestra in the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 2:00 PM: Day-long Button Box Jam in the Outside Food & Jam Tent at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 2:30 PM: Veseli Fantje in the Heritage Pavilion at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 14, 3:00 PM: Matt Sepesy & Pravi Rojaki in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvani
JULY 14, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band on the Outside Stage at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsyvlania
JULY 14, 5:00 PM: Ron Pivovar in the Gostilna at Slovenefest at SNPJ Recreation Center, Enon Valley, Pennsylvania
JULY 21, 1:00 PM: Wayne Tomsic Band at Hungarian Cultural Club
JULY 21, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
JULY 21, 3:00 PM: The Zolkas at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
JULY 21, 3:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at Ohio Polka Boosters Dance at Knights of Columbus Hall, Kalida, Ohio
JULY 27, 12:30 PM: Anthony Culkar with Frank Stanger Trio at DTJ Taborville, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
JULY 27, 1:00 PM: Polka Hall of Fame Golf Outing at St. Denis Golf Course, Chardon, Ohio. Check-In and lunch at 11:30 AM. Shotgun start at 1:00 PM. $115 per player and $460 per foursome. For more information, call Joe Wojtila at 440-487-0118 or Dave Skrajner at 216-401-8817
JULY 27, 6:30 PM: Ron Sluga and Friends at Lakefront Lodge Park Concert, Willowick, Ohio (weather permitting)
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at 61st Anniversary and Christmas in July Celebration at ACME Club, Cheswick, Pennsylvania
JULY 28, 2:00 PM: Heritage Polka Band at Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
JULY 28, 3:00 PM: Jeff Pecon Band at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST
AUGUST 4, 2:00 PM: Bob Kravos and the Boys in the Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 6, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
AUGUST 11, TBA: Patty C & The Guys at DTJ Taborville Harvest Festival, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
AUGUST 11, 3:00 PM: Joe Novak and Friends at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
AUGUST 14, 6:30 PM: Ron Sluga and Friends at Lakefront Lodge Park Concert, Willowick, Ohio
AUGUST 18, 2:00 PM: The Polka Classics at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 18, 2:00 PM: Jack Tady and the Tady Bears at Rossiter American Legion Hall, Rossiter, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 19, 8:00 PM: Visinata Band at Summer Concert Series at Duncan Plaza, Massillon, Ohio
AUGUST 25, TBA: Visinata Band at Romanian Festival, Canton, Ohio. More information coming soon!
AUGUST 25, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Picnic Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 25, 2:00 PM: Penn Ohio Polka Pals Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Bill Bevec, Patty C and the Guys, Rex Taneri Band and The Zolkas
AUGUST 27, 2:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Hall, Kersey, Pennsylvania
AUGUST 28, 11:30 AM: Visinata Band at Wednesday Concert Series at Lake Anna Park, Barberton, Ohio
AUGUST 29, 6:30 PM: Rex Taneri Band at Roosevelt Park, Canfield, Ohio
AUGUST 30, 5:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, NOON: Culkar/Golob Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
AUGUST 31, 5:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at Perch, Peach Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1, 2, VARIOUS TIMES: Many bands at Cleveland Oktoberfest at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 1, NOON: Eddie Rodick Band at Perch, Peach, Pierogi, Polka Festival, Port Clinton, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 2, 1:00 PM: Val Pawlowski Labor Day Dance at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Frank Stanger Band and Eddie Rodick Band
SEPTEMBER 8, 2:00 PM: The Vagabonds at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 8, 2:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Yukon Slovenian Home, Yukon, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 14, NOON: 20th Annual Slovenian Sausage festival sponsored by the Polka Hall of Fame at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 15, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, VARIOUS TIMES: Oktoberfest, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. More information coming soon
SEPTEMBER 21, 4:00 PM: Visinata Band at Phoenix Brewery, Mansfield, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 22, 2:00 PM: Dick Tady and the DTO at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 22, 3:00 PM: Grape Festival at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. Music provided by Tony Fortuna Band
SEPTEMBER 27, 4:00 PM: Visinata Band at "Locktoberfest" at Lockport Brewery, Bolivar, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 28, TBA: Visinata Band at St. Stephan Church Oktoberfest, Canton, Ohio
SEPTEMBER 28, 3:00 PM: Clambake picnic at SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio. TBA Band will provide music
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 6, 1:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at 100th Birthday Rememberance of Frankie Spetich at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio. Former musicians and students of Frankie's will also partake in a jam session to remember Frankie on what would have been his 100th birthday
OCTOBER 6, 2:00 PM: Anthony Culkar at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 13, TBA: Visinata Band at New Franklin Okotberfest, New Franklin, Ohio
OCTOBER 20, 2:00 PM: Rex Taneri Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsyvlania
OCTOBER 27, 2:00 PM: The Zolkas at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
OCTOBER 27, 2:00 PM: Garrett Tatano Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 3, 1:00 PM: Frank Stanger Band at Fall Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
NOVEMBER 10, 2:00 PM: Larry Lewicki at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Kersey Firemen's Club, Kersey, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 10, 2:00 PM: Heritage Band at at Punxsutawney Eagles Club, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 17, 2:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
NOVEMBER 29 & 30, VARIOUS TIMES: National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, at Holiday Inn, Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1, 1:00 PM: Frank Moravcik Orchestra at Winter Wonderland Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
DECEMBER 1, 2:00 PM: The Skovenski Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Dance at Wildwoods Bar & Grille, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 14, TBA: Visinata Band at The Alibi Lounge, Massillon, Ohio
DECEMBER 15, 2:00 PM: Bill Bevec Band at NCP Slovenian Polka Boosters Christmas Party at Johnsonburg Fire Hall, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania
DECEMBER 31, 1:00 PM: The Zolkas at New Years Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
JANUARY
JANUARY 7, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2, 1:00 PM: Culkar/Golob Band at Groundhog Day Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
FEBRUARY 7, 8, 9, VARIOUS TIMES: 36th Annual Illinois Polkafest at The Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Illinois. Music includes: Steve Meisner Legacy Band, Eddie Rodick Band, Joey Miskulin Band, Garrett Tatano Band, Klancnik and Friends with a special appearance by Alex Meixner. Three day pass is only $60.00. For hotel reservations, call 847-605-1234
MARCH
MARCH 2, 1:00 PM: Eddie Rodick Band at Spring Fling Dance at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
MARCH 4, 2:00 PM: Polka Jam Session at FOP Lodge at Wolter Park, Akron, Ohio
APRIL
APRIL 6, 1:00 PM: Fred Ziwich and the ISM at No Snow Celebration at Historic Slovene Party Center, Barberton, Ohio
APRIL 21, ALL DAY: Dyngus Day Cleveland Celebration at many locations in Cleveland, Ohio. More information will be available in February, 2025
***Please check with the venue that is hosting the polka music to make sure the event is still happening. We update as often as we can, but some cancellations get past us, and the calendar doesn't reflect the change. We don't want you wasting time and money in gas going to a canceled event.***
***For any information on the Frank Spetich Jr. Orchestra, call Frank at 330-310-9619
***For any information on Tom Fudala go to his website at https://sites.google.com/site/trfudala/home, or you can see a video by visiting https://youtu.be/PeImdTirsKA or https://www.facebook.com/tom.fudala.7/
***For any information on Brian Papesh Band, call Brian at 216-409-7663
***For any information on Wayne Tomsic Band, call Wayne at 440-526-1587 or email him at: clewayne@sbcglobal.net
***For any information on The Hobos, call Phil at 440-474-4344
***For any information on Ken and Mary Turbo Accordions Express, go to: www.kenandmaryaccordions.com
***For any information on Visinata, call Johnnie Maier at 330-327-9054 or email at jmaierclerk@yahoo.com
***For any information on the Frank Stanger performances, call Frank at 330-338-6854 or Lynne at 724-787-9210
***For any information on the Jack Tady Band performances, call Jack at 724-715-7317
***For any information on the Bob Kravos performances, call Bob at 440-286-5556
***For any information on the Cleveland, Ohio Thanksgiving event, call the Polka Hall of Fame at 216-261-FAME
***For any information on the Fred Ziwich performances, call Fred at 440-734-2404
This page was last updated: May 17, 2024
