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If you want your event listed, email it to chris@happytappypolkas.com
Always check with the club to verify dates and times of dances. We are not responsible for errors in the events listings.



JANUARY
Jan 1 Sun 1-5pm New Year’s Day Polka Party at Glendora House, 10225 S Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge IL – 3 BANDS
Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze, Downtown Sound, FreezeDried

Jan 1 Sun 1-5pm Polka Country Drifters at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point, WI

Jan 8 Sun 1-5pm Polka Pack at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point, WI

Jan 13 Fri 8-11pm Kenny Bartkowiak’s Soundsations at American Legion #357, South Bend IN

Jan 15 Sun 1-5pm Golden Aces at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point, WI

Jan 14-15 International Polka Association (IPA) Festival of Bands www.internationalpolka.com

Jan 14 Sat ??? Full Circle at Polonia Banquets, 4604 S Archer Ave, Chicago IL

Jan 15 Sun 12-7pm at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge IL
Rick Rzeszutko & Music Company, Danny Mateja & Downtown Sound, Lenny Zielinski & D Street Band,
FreezeDried, Full Circle, Polka Generations, Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze and the IPA Tribute Band

Jan 22 Sun 2-6pm Music Connection at Blue Top, 3425 Church St, Stevens Point, WI

Jan 22 Sun 2-6pm Stas Golonka & The Chicago Masters at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S Harlem, Chicago Ridge IL

Jan 28 Sat 7-11pm Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard OH

Jan 28 Sat 7-10pm Kenny Bartkowiak’s Soundsations at Holy Family Parish, South Bend IN

Jan 29 Sun 3-7pm Eddie Forman Orchestra at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA


FEBRUARY
Feb 4 Sat 7-11 Gene Retka Band at MPA Dance at Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English St, Maplewood MN

Feb 5 Sun 1-5pm Gennie O’ & The Next Step plus a Windy City Brass Jam at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S Harlem, Chicago Ridge IL

Feb 10-11 Dance & Romance Weekend at Eagle’s Club, 1104 S Oak Ave, Marshfield WI www.visitmarshfieldwi.com

Feb 10 Fri 8:30pm-12:30am Stephanie – America’s Polka Sweetheart & Her Honky Band

Feb 11 Sat Noon-Midnight – Polish Connection, Stas Golonka, Jimmy Killian & Honky Chicago, Stephanie

Feb 12 Sun 1-5pm Norm Dombrowski & Happy Notes at Lakeside Ballroom, 1408 County Road Y, Hatley WI

Feb 12 Sun 2:30-6pm Mark VI at Albany Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany, NY

Feb 12 Sun 3-7pm Dennis Polisky & The Maestro's Men at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

Feb 12 Sun 1-5pm D Street Band at Valentines Dance at Glendora Banquets 10225 S Harlem, Chicago Ridge IL

Feb 18 Sat 7pm-12am Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Pulaski Hall, 1401 S Grant St, Bay City MI

Feb 18 Sat 7-11pm Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz at Paczkowy Ball, Mt Carmel Gymnasium, Wyandotte MI

Feb 19 Sun 2-7pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at CPA Valentine Dance, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 7230 Engle Rd, Middleburg Hts OH

Feb 25 Sat 7-11pm Celebrate Dennis’ 50th Birthday at Glendora Banquets, 10225 S Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge IL
Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze and FreezeDried – Free Admission – (Cash Bar)

Feb 26 Sun 1:30-7pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze & Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at Glendora, Chicago Ridge IL

Feb 26 Sun 2:00-7pm Annal IPA Benefit Dance with The Boys, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push and Dennis Polisky's Maestro's Men. Tribute to Walt Solek with guest Andrew Krystopolski at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA


MARCH
March 18 Sun 2-6pm Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at Stardust Banquets, 5788 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL

March 24 Sat 6:30am-Sun March 25 1:00am - Casimir Pulaski Society's Buffalo Polonia Pilgtimage: We will be leaving Schenectady aboard a luxury coach headed for Buffalo. Your day will include a guided tour of Old Polonia Buffalo, with stops at some of it's famous churches, and taverns, shopping trip to the famous 'Broadway Market" and conclude with a music and dancing at Pott's Banquet Hall to the music of the Buffalo Knewz. Buffalo's premiere Polka band! On-board the bus you'll enjoy breakfast & beverages, along with live music, Polka Trivia games, "Don't Forget the Polka Lyrics" and much much more fun! All this for only $120 per person. Please reserve your seat by sending a $50 deposit with the balance due March 1, 2012. Contact Stan Wilgocki for more info or a mailing address! This trip WILL sell out with only 30 seats left!!!!! 

March 24 Sat 7-11 Doctor Kielbasa at MPA Dance at Maplewood Moose Lodge, 1946 English St, Maplewood MN

March 24 Sat 7pm-Mid Jimmy K & Ethnic Jazz alt/w Polka Riot at Pulaski Hall, Bay City MI

March 25 Sun 3-7pm Dynabrass at Ludlow PACC, Ludlow MA

March 30-Apr 1 Fri-Sun Rib Mountain Rendezvous, Howard Johnson Inn, 2101 North Mountain Road, Wausau WI
Neal Zunker & Music Connection, The Goodtime Dutchmen, Squeezebox, The Jim Busta Band


APRIL
April 1 Sun Polka Country Musicians at Saratoga K of C. 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY

April 1 Sun 3-7pm Stephanie & Her Honky Band at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

April 9 Mon Noon to ? DYNGUS DAY ROTTERDAM, Mark's Bar & Grill, 1051 Curry Road, Rotterdam, NY featuring Polka Country Musicians and Matt Rosinski's All-Star Band

Apr 9 Mon 9am-1pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Dyngus Day, Crumstown Conversation Club, 59440 Crumstown Hwy, No. Liberty IN

Apr 9 Mon 7-10pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Dyngus Day Part II, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge IL

April 15 Sun 3-7pm The Knewz at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

April 21 & 22 Sat-Sun 9th Arizona Polish Festival - Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish (2828 W Country Gables Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85053), Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities while indulging in delicious Polish cuisine and sipping on refreshing imported Polish beer.  Learn about Poland’s past and present by visiting interesting exhibits and check out the souvenir boutique where you’ll find a wide variety of traditional Polish jewelry, crafts, national ornaments, T-shirts, hats and more. Guests will also enjoy dynamic performances by traditional folk dancers, live music, and raffle and fun activities for the whole family. Free, Saturday 10 am – 9 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. www.polishfestivalaz.org

April 22 Sun 3-7pm Eddie Forman Orchestra at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

Apr 27-29 Fri-Sun New Wisconsin Dells Polka Music Fest, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
The Knewz, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Alex Meixner & Friends, Polish Connection,
Gary Brueggen & Ridgeland Dutchmen, The Bratwurst Brothers, Craig Ebel and DyVersaCo, Lenny Zielinski & D Street Band

Apr 28 Sat 8-Mid Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Bayway Polish Home, 625 Pulaski St, Elizabeth NJ

Apr 29 3-7pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA


MAY
May 6 Sun 2-6pm Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze at Polish Constitution Day, Glendora House, Chicago Ridge IL

May 6 Sun 3-7pm Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

May 13 Sun ???Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze (Mother’s Day Dance) at Polonia Banquets 4604 S Archer Ave, Chicago IL

May 13 Sun 3-7pm Dennis Polisky & The Maestro's Men (Mother's Day Dance) at Ludlow PACC, 355 East St, Ludlow MA

May 19 Sat ??? Lenny Zielinski & D-Street Band at Kuzman’s Lounge, Girard, Ohio

May 25-27 Fri-Sun USPA Festival & Convention at Double Tree Hotel, Independence OH www.uspapolka.com
TPM Reunion, Polka Family, Polka Generation, Chicago Push, DynaBrass, Maestro’s Men, TrelTones,
Matt Rosinski, John Gora, New Brass Express, The Knewz, Polka Country Musicians

May 26-27 Sat-Sun 15th On Memorial Day Weekend the Adirondacks will play host to POLKAFESTUSA, the 15th annual celebration of polka dance and music.  The event features four nationally known Polka bands.  Saturday's festivities include music provided by THE BOYS, from Maryland, and THE EDDIE FORMAN ORCHESTRA, from Massachussetts.  Following a Polka Worship Service at noon, music  on Sunday will be provided by Frank Liszka and Dave Walter (OLD SCHOOL) from Ohio, and Hank Guzevitch's POLKA FAMILY, from Pennsylvania.

Old Forge is located in the western foothills of the Adirondack Park, one hour north of Utica, NY. The event is run by Adirondack Special Events, a new Special Events Promotional Company. Well-known polka promoter   Dave Sychtysz serves as director of the event.  Camper and RV parking is available  by contacting  Jim Connerty at (315)369-5456. Hookups not available.   

Lodging should be booked well in advance of the event.  Special rates are available at the Water's Edge Inn in Old Forge if booked by April 1st by calling (315) 369-2484.  Tickets are $17 per day/$30 for the two day event, and are available online.

For More Information Call: 315 369 5456


JUNE
June 15-17 Fri-Sun Central WI Polka Fest at Marc Complex/Smith Center, 1100 Marc Drive, Hwy 107 N, Merrill WI
Music Connection, Wendinger Bros, Barry Boyce Band, Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo, Hauser Hot Shots

June 26 Sun ??? Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at Our Lady Mother Church, 8877 W Lawrence, Chicago IL

June 29-July 1 Fri-Sun Altrusa Club Polkafest at Romy’s Nitingale, Black Creek WI www.appletonaltrusa.com
New Polish Sounds, Maroszek Brothers, Rainbow Valley Dutchmen, Music Connection, Musical Brass, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, Hauser’s Hotshots


JULY
July 1 Sun ??? Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at Summer Fest, Lehigh Park, East Walnut Street, Oglesby IL

July 19-22 Thurs-Sun Pulaski Polka Days, Pulaski WI www.polkadays.com Check for updates on bands
John Gora & Gorale, The Boys from Baltimore, Polka Family, Pan Franek, Stephanie, DyVersaCo, Polka Country Musicians, Squeeze Box-featuring "Mollie B", Polish Connection, Goodtime Dutchman, Chad Przybylski, and more...

July 22 Sun 2-6pm Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at Festival of the Lakes, Hammond IN


AUGUST
Aug 2-5 IPA Festival & Convention, Embassy Suites Cleveland, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence OH www.internationalpolka.com
Squeeze Box, IPA Tribute Band, Eddie Foreman Orchestra, Downtown Sound, Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, DJ Kenny Konopka, The Boys, The Knewz

Aug 11-12 Sat-Sun St. Therese Picnic, 112 W Kort St, Schofield WI - Maroszeks, Led West, Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo, Family Tradition


SEPTEMBER
Sept 12-16 Wed-Sun Polkamotion by the Ocean, Rehoboth Beach DE www.rbpolka.com


OCTOBER
Oct 27 Sat 7-11pm Lenny Zielinski’s D-Street Band at T.A.P.S Club, Toledo OH


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