upcoming events
music on the green - southington, ct
12 JUNE 2024
Free Town Concert! 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday evening on the beautiful town green. Vendors with food and drink and the car show. Bring your lawn charis or blankets. Rain date is the next day 13th. A classic car show will also be held during each concert week, weather-permitting, in the parking lot behind the stage. Located 98 Main st Southington, CT
OCEAN BEACH PARK - NEW LONDON, CT
22 JUNE 2024
Ocean Beach Park Polka Days!
Saturday evening in the ballroom. Don't miss this great fun at Ocean Beach Park Polka Days!
We’re excited to announce that Ocean Beach Park Polka Days will be returning 2024 to beautiful, sunny Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT! Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend! More details to follow https://www.oceanbeachparkpolkadays.com/
We’re excited to announce that Ocean Beach Park Polka Days will be returning 2024 to beautiful, sunny Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT! Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend! More details to follow https://www.oceanbeachparkpolkadays.com/
YUKON SLOVENIAN HALL - YUKON, PA
20 JULY 2024
Saturday Special Polka Dance! 6:00-10:00pm
Saturday Polka Dance special at the spacious Slovenian Hall! Food and full bar service will be available at reasonable prices. Contact Li'l John Nalevanko at (412) 817-1438 for more information. Yukon Slovenian Club, 137 Yukon Ave, Yukon, PA
EVERGREEN GERMAN CLUB - FLEETWOOD, PA
21 JULY 2024
Sunday Polka Dance! 2:00-6:00pm
Polka dancing at the Evergreen German Club's huge outdoor pavilion. Enjoy the German-themed covered pavilion! All under cover and a large dance floor. Outdoor beer garden with complete bar, Polish, American and German foods available for purchase. Plenty of free parking. Call the club (610) 944-7501 for more details. Evergreen Pavilion, 415 Hartz Road, Fleetwood, PA Tickets sold at the gate entrance.
POLISH AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL - CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
27 JULY 2024
FREE ADMISSION Saturday Festival Extravaganza
The Cheektowaga Polish American arts festival offers an annual opportunity for family and friends to gather and celebrate the richness of Polonia culture and cuisine. Experience the free family friendly environment offering something for everyone, authentic world class music, delectable eastern european cuisine, beer and wine garden, sheltered dining areas, ongoing demonstrations and lectures heritage bazaar marketplace and an artisan craft fair and plenty of great Polka music! Located: Cheektowaga Town Park | 2600 Harlem rd. | Cheektowaga, NY 14225
PACC - SOUTHDEERFIELD, MA
28 JULY 2024
Sunday annual barbeque and dance 1:00-5:00pm
Free admission picnic and dance under their huge tent. Polish and American foods are available for purchase. Seating is provided or bring your own lawn chair. If you want to have the Chicken barbeque you must order a dinner in advance by calling the club at (413) 665-8735. The club is located 46 S Main St, South Deerfield, MA
Historical Society Museum Lawn - NAUGATUCK, CT
13 AUGUST 2024
FREE CONCERT TUESDAY 7:00-9:00pm
Free town concert. Located at the Historical Society Museum Lawn which is located at 380 Church Street, Naugatuck CT 06770.
Easy access off route 8. Bring your blankets and or lawn chairs. Light snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. (In case of rain the event will be moved indoors at Davis Auditorium at the Naugatuck High School at 543 Rubber Ave.)
hampton beach - hampton, nh
18 AUGUST 2024
FREE Polka Festival at the beach!
Cultural Festival at Hampton Beach! YES!! Dzień dobry! Come to POLKA FEST! Sunday, August 18th. On the main Seashell Stage Come listen to, sing along and dance! FREE. All the local restaurants and bars within walking distance and casinos for activities all day long! The schedule of bands and times to be announced! Save the date for a great free day of entertainment!
ZABAWA POLKA FEST - ERIE, PA
24 AUGUST 2024
The Annual ZABAWA Polka Festival! 6:00-10:00pm
A Celebration of our Polish Heritage!FREE ADMISSION with live music, dancing, polka masses, and Polish foods.
Authentic Polish foods, bakery itemsand beverages daily Where: Holy Trinity RC Church2220 Reed StreetErie, PA 16503
Church and festival grounds are handicappedaccessible. Additional parking and free shuttleservice from the lot at East 34th and Ash Streets.
Authentic Polish foods, bakery itemsand beverages daily Where: Holy Trinity RC Church2220 Reed StreetErie, PA 16503
Church and festival grounds are handicappedaccessible. Additional parking and free shuttleservice from the lot at East 34th and Ash Streets.
our lady of czestochowa festival - doylestown, pa
31 AUGUST 2024
Opening day celebration Saturday festivities at the beautful Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish/American 58th annual festival 4:00-8:00 p.m.
The Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is a celebration of family, fun, and heritage! Attracting over 25,000 visitors a year, the festival is the region’s largest Polish American festival. At the festival, guests enjoy a variety of amusement rides, the exciting “Little Circus” show, and continuous live entertainment on two outdoor stages. The festival showcases award-winning polka and disco polo bands as well as Polish folk dance groups from across the United States and Canada. Visitors to the festival witness demonstrations by historical re-enactors of the seventeenth century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (known as the Banner of Jasna Gora) and the World War II Living History group, daily shows of Polish traditions, and a crafters’ village. One of the most delicious ways to enjoy Polish culture is to sample the wide variety of Polish cuisine available for purchase. The festival menu includes smoked and grilled kielbasa, pierogi, potato pancakes (placki), stuffed cabbage rolls (gołąbki), pastries, and Polish beer. Festival favorites such as funnel cake, hot dogs, chicken fingers, and water ice are also available.
Mark the date you don't want to miss this opening day celebration!
located: 654 Ferry RoadDoylestown, PA 18901
TWO ROADS BREWING - STRATFORD, CT
21 SEPTEMBER 2024
OK2BERFEST with Two Roads Brewing Company.
Annual Ok2berfest is here! The festival includes food trucks, vendors, bands, brats and beers, and more. We hope you enjoy the event – cheers! More details to follow. Located 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT
ST JOE'S Polish CLUB - COlchester, CT
22 SEPTEMBER 2024
90 ANNIVERSAY OF ST JOE'S POLISH CLUB CELEBRATION SUNDAY!
A GRAND celebration is being planned for the club's 90th anniversary celebration. St Joe's is the oldest Polish club in the state and still hosts Polka dances. Save the date! More details to follow! St Joseph Polish Society 395 South Main St Colchester, CT 06415. Please call for reservations (860)537-2550
FRANKLIN PLAZA- TORRINGTON, CT
28 SEPTEMBER 2024
4th Annual Torrington Oktoberfest!
Saturday Main Street Torrington is proud to present an "Authentic" Oktoberfest...Saturday Sept. 28th. German foods and deserts, Craft beers, raffles and more. Details to be announced.
REHOBOTH BEACH - DE
4 OCTOBER 2024
Polkamotion By The Ocean 2024!
It’s Coming Back!October 3, 4, and 5, 2024!
Polkamotion by the Ocean returns to Rehoboth Beach as we celebrate our 41st anniversary! More details to follow. https://polkamotion.com/
October 3, 4, and 5, 2024!
Double Tree by Hilton - poughkeepsie, ny
13 OCTOBER 2024
Free event! Annual Pulaski day celebration!!
Sunday 1:00-5:00pmFREE admission dance celebration Dennis Polisky and the Maestro's Men. Celebrate and Show your Polish Heritage indoor dance FREE at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie ( Formerly the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel) The City of Poughkeepsie’s Pulaski Day Parade & Dance. Parade begins at St. Joseph's Church (9 Lafayette Place) and ends at Pulaski Park (Washington St.) Lineup for the Parade will begin at 11:00am with the parade starting at 11:15am. Parade Route: 9 Lafayette Place to Vassar St., Mill Street, Mt. Carmel Place, Delafield St., Hoffman St., Bain Avenue, ending at Pulaski Park on Washington St. At Pulaski Park: Laying of Wreath Ceremony on Monument, Brief Remarks from Elected Officials and Invited Guests
After the ceremony the celebration will continue at DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie (Formerly Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel) 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601)with dancing to the music of: Dennis Polisky & The Maestro's Men from 1PM-5PMAdmission to the Polka dance is free. For more information contact: John Tkazyik (914)204-4303.
ocean mist - matunuck, ri
20 OCTOBER 2024
Sunday Annual Oktobermist celebration!!
Sunday Oktoberfest! Visit Matunuck’s Ocean Mist beach bar on October 20 to experience the revelry of Germany’s Oktoberfest celebration… with a bit of a coastal twist. For one day, the Ocean Mist will be transformed into Oktobermist, a Bavarian paradise where you’ll find authentic German foods like bratwurst and pub pretzels along with an assortment of bottled and draught German beers to wash it down. Hang out in the outdoor biergarten while sampling pilsners, dunkels, hefeweizens, ales, bocks and other seasonal offerings that always seem to taste better in the crisp fall air. Entertainment includes a stein hoisting competition, dancing and live polka music with the Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men in the main restuarant/bar. Address for your GPS: 895 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI
associated polish club - philadelphia, pa
27 OCTOBER 2024
Sunday Polka Party 2:00-6:00pm
Sunday Polka Dancing in Philly!The Annual Sunday Polka spectacular. Polkas return to the Polish home! The club features a large wooden dance floor, full bar within the hall never miss a beat of the music! The Polish American kitchen will be open if you're hungry. For reservations call John (215)906-1825. Located 9150 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA
Polish AMERICAN CLub - Uxbridge- MA
3 NOVEMBER 2024
Sunday afternoon Polka party! 1:00-5:00pm
Food will be available to purchase and featuring a full bar with all your favorite beverages! A large dance floor and friendly staff.Call Steve for more info or to reserve tickets! Steve @(508)278-7583.....217 Mendon St, Uxbridge, MA 01569
PNI CLUB - WORCESTER, MA
7 DECEMBER 2024
Annual Quo Vadis Club Christmas Polka Party everyone welcome! 5:00-9:00pm
Saturday Annual Christmas Celebration everyone welcome! Quo Vadis organization presents CHRISTMAS Dinner and dance. This is the annual Christmas event. The Quo Vadis Guild will hold its annual Christmas dinner Polish/American dinner buffet and dance at the PNI Polish Club, Worcester, MA, at 5 p.m. For this special Christmas theme event will be plenty of music carols and fun. Reservations for the meal are required and can be made by calling John 508-361-2860. Open to the public. Located 290 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01610.
ST JOE'S Polish CLUB - COlchester, CT
15 DECEMBER 2024
Annual Christmas Polka Dinner dance party 1:00-6:00pm
Annual Sunday Polka Christmas Party! Start your afternoon off with free hors d'oeuvres, snacks during the cocktail hour. Then enjoy a complete delicious Christmas dinner and coffee. There will be a Christmas carol sing along and dancing to The Maestro's Men. St Joseph Polish Society 395 South Main St Colchester, CT 06415. Please call for reservations (860)537-2550