Annual Cedar Polka Festival
The annual Cedar Polka Festival runs next Thursday through Sunday (July 5-8). Highlights include a parade on Saturday at noon, softball tournament, a polka mass and (of course) polka under the big, big tent with the big names of polka. Read on for the 2007 schedule!
Thursday, July 5
The 26th annual Cedar Polka Festival begins with the flag raising ceremony at 5 pm.
Music and dancing begins immediately after the ceremony provided by Virgil Baker of Rockford, Michigan alternating hourly with Rick Piotrowski of Oviedo, Florida continuing until 1 am.
Friday, July 6
Music and dancing begins at 2 pm with Virgil Baker. From 5:30 pm until 1 am Rick Piotrowski will alternate hourly with Pat Zoromski of Ringle, Wisconsin. Also on Friday is the softball tournament - call Lefty at 228-5391 for details!
Saturday, July 7
Polka Fest Parade begins at noon at the Solon Twp. Hall. Alternate date is Sunday at 12:30 am. All parade participants should be at the Solon Twp. Hall by 11:30 am sharp. The Cedar Area Community Foundation invites anyone who would like to decorate their bikes, wear a costume, or just walk with the grandkids to join our group in the parade. They will need people to help hand out balloons and candy. Contact BJ 228-3426.
Music and dancing begins at 2 pm with Pat Zoromski. From 5:30 pm until 1 am dance to the music of the TrelTones from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, alternating with Darryle Weltin from Bad Axe, Michigan.
Sunday, July 8
Polka Mass celebrated with Bishop Cooney begins at 11 am under the tent. Music is provided by Pan Franek and Zosia Polka Towners from Muskegon, Michigan. Music and dancing resumes at 1 pm with Pan Franek alternating with the TrelTones until 9 pm.
For information call 231-228-3378 or 231-228-5562. Vendor space is available for rent under the tent.
The photo is Polka Dancing in Krakow by beastiekeith.
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I would like to know when the 2008 fest will be held. Is there a web site for this event?
I attended the Polka Fest in 2007, I had a lot of fun, the music was great and the people of the town were very friendly and helpful. However I found the porta-john facilities gross and disgusting you could really improve in that area.
I look forward to the festival this year and my annual trip "Up North".
Comment by Scott — February 21, 2008 @ 12:32 pm