57th Annual IPA Polka Festival and Convention

Join us now for the 57th Annual International Polka Association Festival and Convention from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. We also have a special welcome party once again featuring IPA Hall of Famer Alex Meixner on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Schedule Hotel Location and Reservations DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Pittsburgh Cranberry910 Sheraton DriveMars, PA 16046724-776-6900 The IPA has secured special rates and you can make your reservation by clicking on the button below:…
2025 IPA Hall of Fame Selectees & 2024 Music Award Winners!

The IPA is proud to announce the results of the annual election conducted by the Academy of Electors and Trustees that determines the 2025 Hall of Fame selectees and winners of the 2024 Polka Music Awards. This year, the following candidates will be inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame: Living Category: John Krawisz, Mark Janson Deceased Category: Bob Earl, Chester Pala Pioneer Category: Richard Sendra The 2024 IPA Polka Music Award Winners…
Announcing the 6th Annual IPA Young Songwriters Competition for 2025

So you think you can compose a hit polka or waltz? What’s new this year? Well, there is now NO minimum age. The competition is open to anyone 39 years old or younger as of the July 1st, 2025 deadline. Click HERE to go to the Submission Form and see instructions, eligibility and terms. IPA Young Songwriters Video Ad
Place an Ad for our IPA Festival Souvenir Program Book

It is that time of year again and we would like to ask for your support as the International Polka Association presents its 57th Annual Polka Festival and Convention, Friday, August 29th, through Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry in Mars, PA. The ads placed in this year’s Souvenir Program Book will be viewed by many people and are distributed during the weekend. The Ad Book is a commemorative keepsake…
The Passing of IPA Hall of Famer Li’l John Nalevanko

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Li’l John Nalevanko, a 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee. We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to his children, grandchildren, and all his polka friends and fans. John G. Nalevanko, Sr., 72, of Greensburg, died Monday, June 23, 2025, in Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born August 22, 1952, in Greensburg, a son of the late John J. and Catherine (Bohatch) Nalevanko. Prior…
The Passing of IPA Hall of Famer Don Peachey

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Don Peachey, a 2011 Hall of Fame Inductee. We offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all his polka friends and fans. Don C. Peachey, 91, of Burnett passed away peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Don was born on July 21, 1933 the son of James E. and Vivian V. (Hanser)…
IPA/USPA Unity Dance in Western Pennsylvania – April, 26, 2025

The IPA and USPA are doing their first-ever joint unity dance in Western Pennsylvania on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Location Kinloch Firehall915 New York Ave.New Kensington, PA 15068 Dates Saturday, April 26th, 20255:00-9:00 pm (Doors Open at 4:00pm) Reservations or More Information Chris Bogdon – 412-260-9725 – chris@westernpapolkas.comCindy Fisher – 216-299-0934
56th Annual Festival of Bands and Warm Up Dance – Jan 18 and 19th, 2025

Join the International Polka Association in Celebrating January as National Polka Month with our 56th Annual Festival of Bands Weekend. Location Elements by the Odyssey Banquet Hall16235 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IIllinoisLocated behind and connected to the Homewood Suites Hotel Lodging Homewood Suites Hotel16245 South Lagrange RoadOrland Park, IL 60467 · Special Rate for the IPA is $159. The Homewood Suites Hotel is connected to Odyssey Banquet Hall. Warm-Up Dance – Saturday, January 18,…
19th Annual IPA Hall of Fame Benefit Dance – March 8 and 9th, 2025

Location Polish American Citizens Center355 East StreetLudlow, MA 01056 Saturday, March 8th Music by the Dynatones7pm – 11pmAdmission $20 Sunday, March 9th Honoring the music of the G-Notes with a Special Tribute to Johnny KarasFeaturing:Lenny GomulkaPiatkowski BrothersThe Baltic Boys2pm – 7pmAdmission: $20 Tickets For tickets, please contact: Ernie Daigle: 413-519-7014Peter Danielczuk: 203-231-1819
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