STUMP LAKE POLKAFEST

10th Anniversary Celebration of the
Stump Lake Polkafest

Located at Stump Lake Park, just 12 miles south of Lakota, North Dakota, June 26, 27 and 28, 2008.

Thursday June 26, 2008:
7:00 p.m.
Musicians Jam Session at the Stump Lake Pub. Everyone welcome to play, dance or just listen.

Friday June 27, 2008:
Admission: $13.00 per person
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet at the Stump Lake Cafe
12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Music and Dancing at the pavilion. Very spacious hard wood dance floor.
Matt Hodek and The Dakota Dutchmen, Lankin, ND
Larry Rysavy and The Out of Town Czech’s, Rochester, MN
Mark Jirikovec and His Bohemian Style Orchestra, Denmark, WI
6:00 p.m. till gone
Light lunch, ham sandwiches, beans, chips, extras and dessert (free will offering)

Saturday June 28, 2008:
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pancake, sausage and egg breakfast at the pioneer village. Prepared by and proceeds to the Nelson County Historical Society.
12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Music and Dancing at the pavilion. Admission $13.00 per person
Mark Jirikovec and His Bohemian Style Orchestra, Denmark, WI
Larry Rysavy and The Out of Town Czech’s, Rochester, MN
Harvey Becker and The Riverside Dutchmen, Glencoe, MN
5:30 p.m.
Old Time Music Promotion Award Presentation
6:00 p.m. till gone
Barbequed beef meal (free will offering)

For camping reservations and cost information, please call 701.296.4561, 701.296.4474 or 701.360.2313.

For more information about the Stump Lake Polkafest, please contact Matt Hodek at 701.259.2138, 701.270.8197 or  mathodek@polarcomm.com.

06/28/2008

WCC - SUMMER BASH

World Concertina Congress
Summer Concertina Bash

Located at The D.A.N.K. German Club in Benton Harbor, Michigan, June 28 and 29, 2008.

World Concertina Congress affiliate, Tom Sandel, invites you and your friends to join dozens of concertina artists as they entertain dancers and old-time music fans with a weekend of music and dancing.

Come hear great music expertly played on concertina, accordion and button box. Dance on the large wooded floor. Enjoy plenty of food, drinks, concertina displays and free parking. Bring your concertina to play, trade or sell.

For more information, please contact Tom Sandel at 269.429.0665.

06/29/2008

POLKA FIREWORKS 34TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

18 of the Nations Top Polka Bands
All in One Great Location

Five Big Days - Wednesday July 2 through Sunday July 6 at the beautiful Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Pennsylvania.

Poolside Welcome Party with DJ Kenny Olowin. Wednesday evening, July 2.

Steve Litwin's Concertina Jam Special 25th Anniversary. Bring your 'box and join in this great "cult" event! Friday, July 4.

Tour de Dance PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLKA CONTEST. Saturday, July 5.

Pool Parties: Wednesday - DJ Kenny Olowin, Thursday - DJ Kenny Olowin, Friday - The Knewz, Saturday - The Dyna-Brass (hosted by BIG DAN!)

After Hours Jam Sessions!

FREE Dance Lessons by Mary Lou Kaye Friday through Sunday.

18 of the Nation's Top Bands!

Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones (IL) (Fri-Sat)
The Knewz (NY) (Fri-Sat)
Stephanie and her Honky Band (NY) (Sat)
The Polka Family (PA) (Thur-Sun)
The Maestro's Men (MA) (Fri-Sat)
The Dynabrass (MI) (Fri-Sat)
Polka Freak Out (TX) (Fri)
Odessa Klezmer Band (NJ) (Sat)
Stas Golonka and The Chicago Masters (IL) (Sat)
Pan Franek and the PolkaTowners (MI) (Fri)
Ray Jay the Carousels (PA) (Thurs)
Henny the Versa J's (PA) (Sun)
Charlie Tansek Chicago Traditon (OH) (Sun)
Touch of Brass (OH) (Fri)
DJ Ken Olowin (PA) (Wed-Thurs-Sun)
Ethnic Jazz (OH) (Sat)
Mon Valley Push (PA) (Fri)
Buffalo Concertina All-Stars (NY) (Sun)
Tony's Polka Band (NY) (Fri)

A-Dees Polish Imports and Bel-Aire Record Concessions.

School of Polka - Polka Music Workshops Friday and Saturday. Bring your instruments along for FREE instruction by your favorite performing musicians!

Golf - Special mid-week greens fee rate of $35.00 plus tax for Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3. Special weekend greens fee rate of $45.00 plus tax for Friday July 4, Saturday July 5 and Sunday July 6. Call the SEVEN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE AT 1-800-452-2223, EXT. 4000.

"Special Discounted Lodging Rate" of $90.00 per room per night for guests arriving early - June 30 and July 1, and extending their stay for the evenings of July 6 through July 10, 2008. (Reservations will be made on a space available basis)

For more information, please visit the official web site at PolkaFireworks.com, or contact Bel-Aire Enterprises at 708.594.5182, or BelAire7208@aol.com.

07/07/2008

WCC - ALLENTON JAMBOREE

World Concertina Congress
Allenton Concertina Jamboree

Located at the Addison Town Hall in Allenton, Wisconsin, August 29, 30 and 31, 2008.

It's a Labor Day Weekend tradition for chemnitzer concertina musicians and fans alike. The World Concertina Congress invites you to join them in Allenton for three days of continuous concertina music. There will be three stages for performers, as well as several areas for jam sessions throughout the site.

Concertina music will be featured all weekend. There will also be plenty of food, drinks, concertina displays, free parking and space for overnight campers. Don't forget the Friday Night Fish Fry beginning at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Lloyd Konrath at 262.255.3454.

08/31/2008

WCC - 2008 HALL OF FAME BANQUET

World Concertina Congress
2008 Hall of Fame Banquet
and Music Festival

Located at Les and Jim's Lincoln Lanes in Merrill, Wisconsin, October 3, 4 and 5, 2008.

World Concertina Congress affiliate, The Central Wisconsin Concertina Club, invites you to help the WCC honor the 2008 Hall of Fame inductees.

Everyone is welcome to attend the banquet on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Cocktails begin at 11:00 a.m. and dinner will be served at 12:00 p.m. The family style meal costs only $20.00 per person. Reservations are required.

Concertina music will be featured all weekend, beginning Friday night and lasting through Sunday afternoon. There will also be plenty of food, drinks, concertina displays, free parking and space for overnight campers. Church services will be on site at 9:00 a.m. Sunday.

For more information, please contact Harold Schumacher at 715.277.5039 or Alfred Beyer at 715.842.5070.

10/05/2008

VERSATONES CRUISE HAWAII

Polka in Hawaii with the Versatones!

7-Night Hawaiian Cruise aboard the PRIDE OF AMERICA October 11 through 18, 2008.

Hilo, Hawaii - Kona, Hawaii
Kahului, Maui - Nawiliwili
Kauai - Honolulu, Oahu

Featuring Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, The KNEWZ, and special guests Dave "Scrubby" Seweryniak and America's Polka Sweetheart, Stephanie.

- Twelve Restaurants (Freestyle Dining)
- Ten Bars
- Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Children's Pool
- Health Spa and Fitness Center
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Private meet and greet polka party with open bar!

Category J - $1098.88 - Inside Corridor Stateroom (Base $899 + Port Charges $140 + Taxes $59.88)
Category G - $1224.29 - Obstructed Ocean View (Base $1019 + Port Charges $140 + Taxes $65.29)
Category EE - $1352.52 - Ocean View Stateroom (Base $1139 + Port Charges $140 + Taxes $73.52)
Category BE - $1548.46 - Private Balcony Stateroom (Base $1329 + Port Charges $140 + Taxes $79.46)

For more information, please contact Young's American Express Travel 800.937.9686 (Extension 2601), 508.721.2620, aanderson@youngstravel.com, or Bel-Aire Enterprises 708.594.5182, BelAire7208@aol.com.

10/10/2008

AN EVENT THAT NEVER ENDS!

Located at 1920 S 37th St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall is for everyone who wants to experience a truly unique Milwaukee destination.

Join the fun with Andy and the gang. Special musical appearances every week. Come and see who's playing!

For more information, please contact Andy at KochanskiConcertinaBeerHall@hotmail.com.

12/31/2008