57th Annual Chicago Festival of Bands and Warm Up Dance – Jan 17th and 18th, 2026

Join the International Polka Association in Celebrating January as National Polka Month with our 57th Annual Festival of Bands Weekend.

Location

Elements by the Odyssey Banquet Hall
16235 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IIllinois
Located behind and connected to the Homewood Suites Hotel

Lodging

Homewood Suites Hotel
16245 South Lagrange Road
Orland Park, IL 60467

Special Rate for the IPA is $159. The Homewood Suites Hotel is connected to Odyssey Banquet Hall.

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Warm-Up Dance – Saturday, January 17, 2026

Music by: Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push and Zander’s Music Makers
Doors open at 5:30 pm – Music: 6 pm – 10 pm
ADMISSION: $25 at the Door
**A Special 2-Day pass will be available for $40 or $35 if you are an IPA Member**

Lenny Gomulka and Chicago Push	Zander’s Music Makers

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57th Festival of Bands – Sunday, January 18, 2026

Music By:
Tony Blazonczyk and New Phaze
EZ Tones
Music Company
IPA Tribute Band
Kevin Altenburg and Friends
(Bands subject to change without notice)

Doors open at 11:30 am — Music: Noon –7 pm
ADMISSION: $20 at the door
Cash Bar and food available for purchase

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