Saturday, August 30th, 2025 10:45 AM Arrival & Seating11:00 AM Luncheon Tickets are $60 per person and can be reserved only by advance reservation. Reservations must be made before August 15th, 2025. For more information and purchase your tickets, please click on the following:
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:…
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…
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
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)…
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
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,…
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
The International Polka Association and Let’s Polka USA presents the 13th Annual Unity Dance on Sunday, March 16, 2025 New Location Elements by the Odyssey Banquet Hall16235 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IIllinoisLocated behind and connected to the Homewood Suites Hotel Unity Dance Music by the IPA Tribute BandFeaturing Polka Music Hall of Famer Rick Rzeszutko and special guest Vocalist Polka Music Hall of Famer from Canada, John Gora
Join us on Saturday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 18th, for a weekend of Baseball and Polkas. Saturday, August 17th Daytime “Rooftop Baseball” outside of Wrigley Field: 3643 N. Sheffeld Ave. To book your day of rooftop baseball fun, please follow these simple steps: Start at website: https://www.wrigleyrooftopsllc.com/ Sunday, August 18th The International Polka Association Proudly Presents The Parade of Polka Bands Picnic Hammond Mohawks Picnic Grove 4040 Calumet Ave.Hammond, IN Gate opens at 12:30pm…
