Enjoy the 2 hour broadcast from the International Polka Association’s Christmas Party Originally aired on December 25th, 2015 on the Polka Jammer Network (polkajammernetwork.org) Merry Christmas Everyone; from YOUR International Polka Association!
Join the International Polka Association for some Holiday fun! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .
Texas Native to Represent Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico Since the establishment of the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame and annual Music Awards presentations back in 1968, eleven trustees have governed the processes that select Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees and recognize polka artists with awards. Each trustee is appointed by the IPA president, with the concurrence of the Executive Board, and oversees fourteen other electors chosen to represent a given…
On October 24, 2015, Margaret M. Machay, nee Jagielski, the longtime owner and operator of Polonia Banquets, passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Machay, loving mother of Michael (Norma), Sandra (John) Mikrut, Mark, Susanne and Brian (Mary), proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, and dearest friend of Dave Ulczycki. She is also survived by sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. In 1964, Marge and her late husband Chuck established the…
Join the International Polka Association on November 14th in Central Wisconsin! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our IPA Director from Illinois, T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert. T. Ron had been a director for over ten years and was involved in many other Chicago-area Polish organizations. You will be missed by many, T. Ron. For those of you that wish to send Mass cards or sympathy cards for T Ron Jasinski-Herbert. Please send them to: Karen Mackay, c/o Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N…
Over the years, the IPA Polka Hall of Fame and Music Awards processes have rightfully recognized deserving polka musicians who attained prominence in the polka industry for their musical achievements that helped promote polka music and broaden its audience. Because of their highly visible roles, bandleaders or “front men and women” usually received most of the recognition for their groups’ success that may have contributed to their winning individual awards or their eventual inductions into…
We are currently in the process of soliciting ads for our Festival Souvenir Program Book. The ads placed in this year’s Program Book will be viewed by many people and are distributed during the weekend. The Ad Book is a commemorative keepsake for our members and is an excellent resource for you to promote your business to our members and guests who come from all over the country. Many of our members often seek goods…
Please join The International Polka Association The United States Polka Association and The Cleveland Polka Association; as we present our Summer Family Picnic. Saturday August 8th. Here are all of the details . . .
The results of the 2014 Hall of Fame and Music Awards are as follows: Hall of Fame Inductees: Randy Koslosky Mark Trzepacz Chester Budny – Deceased Florian Chmielewski – Pioneer Favorite Band: Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men Favorite Male Vocalist: Lenny Gomulka Favorite Female Vocalist: Mollie Busta Lange Favorite Album: “Love Notes” – Kevin Adams Favorite Song: “The Roads We Travel” – Polka Country Musicians Please help us in congratulating the…
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