Here are some special events that we at the MPA think you may find interesting:
- May 10-12, Wisconsin Dells
- May 23-26, USPA
- June 14-16, PolishFest / Milwaukee, WI
- June 19-22, Ocean Beach
- July 4-6, Polka Fireworks / Seven Springs, PA
- July 18-21, Pulaski
- October 3-5, Polkamotion by the Ocean (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
Here are some festivals that we at the MPA think you may find interesting:
Polka Festival Dates:
May 10-12 – Wisconsin Dells, WI. Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest. Featuring Michael Costa & The Beat, Mother’s Day with Mollie B., Polka Family Band, Live Wire, Cynor Classics, Live It Up!, IPA Tribute Band, Twin Cities Soundz.. Offering workshops, dance lessons, specialty vendors, and mores. Weekend package available. Waterpark pass available. Call Chula Vista Resort at 877-624-0685 (not available for online reservations). www.dellspolkafest.com
May 23-26 – Middleburg Heights, OH. USPA. Featuring Jack Beachley’s Jam Band, NuTones, Crusade, Maestro’s Men, Jody Maddie’s Uptown Sound, New Generation, Frankie Liszka’s Blue Magic, The Beat, John Gora, TNT (The Natural Talent), Polka Country Musicians, Polka Family band. Three day pass available call Joanne 330-410-5568 (advance only). Banquet tickets available call Linda 440-345-5437. Reservations at the Crowne Plaza call 440-243-4040 or click the link on the USPA website.
May 31-June 2 – Johnstown, PA. Johnstown Polka Fest. Featuring Polka Family, John Stevens Polka Band, Rosie and the Jammers, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, The Garrett Tatano Band, Polka Country Musicians, Don Wojtila. Food vendors. Raffles. Much more. Friday and Saturday admission $5. Sunday Free. Info 814-536-7993.
June 14-16 – Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee Polish Fest. Featuring The Mix, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze, IPA Tribute Band, Seven, Polka Country Musicians, John Gora & Gorale, Music Connection with Mollie B., Buster Daisy, First Wave, Keith Stras & Polka Confetti, New Generation, Polka Family, Dynabrass.. Fri/Sat Noon-12am, Sun Noon -8pm.Admission: Fri $5 (Noon-5pm) $10 after 5pm; Sat $15, Sun $10. More info www.polishfest.org.
June 19-22 – New London, CT. Ocean Beach Park Polka Days. Featuring Polka Country Musicians, The Dynabrass, Eddie Forman, Frankie Liszka’s Blue Magic, Polka Family, The Beat, Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men, NuTones, Live Wire, and Matt’s All Stars. Times: Wed 7-10pm, Thurs 10am-12:30am, Fri 10am-12:30am, Sat 10am-12:30am. More info www.oceanbeachparkpolkadays.com.
July 3-6 – Champion, PA. Polka Fireworks at Seven Springs. Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Polka Family, John Gora & Gorale, Frankie Liszka’s Blue Magic, Eddie Biegaj & Crusade, The Beat, Dynabrass, Darrell Weltin’s New Brass Express, NuTones, DynaVersaStickToneAires, Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze, Jody Maddie’s UpTown Sound.. Info Tish at 708-594-5182 or www.polkafireworks.com. For Rooms 866-437-1300 ask for Polka Rate.
Aug 6-10 – Frankenmuth, MI. Summer Music Fest. INFORMATION COMING SOON. No BYOB or coolers. Food and beverages available for purchase. Info 989-652-3378 or www.frankenmuthfestivals.com
Aug 30-Sept 1 – Mars/Cranberry, PA. Annual IPA Convention and Festival. Featuring Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, John Gora & Gorale, IPA Tribute Band, Michael Costa & The Beat, Klancnik & Friends, Crusade, Frank Liszka & Blue Magic, Maroszek Brothers, Polka Family, The Natural Talent, EZ Tones, The Zolkas Polka Band, Special Delivery, and Kosmix. Check out www.ipapolkas.com.
Oct 3-5 – Rehoboth Beach, DE. Polkamotion By the Ocean. Featuring Frankie Liszka & Blue Magic, Polka Family, Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men, Eddie Forman Orchestra, Polka Country Musicians, Michael Costa & the Beat. Check out www.polkamotion.com.