Last call! \u00a0Don’t miss this fantastic event! \u00a0Rooms are still available at our group rate.<\/p>\n
The 5th Annual “Wisconsin Dells\u00a0Polka Fest & Expo” at\u00a0Chula Vista Resort<\/a>,\u00a02501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965.<\/p>\n April 22, 23 & 24, 2016.<\/p>\n Hours:\u00a0Friday: 6pm\u00a0-1am,\u00a0Saturday: Noon – 1am, Sunday: Noon – 5pm.<\/p>\n Hosted by:\u00a0Patrick Henry “Cukierka”<\/p>\n Adult Admission Friday $17, Saturday, $18 and $10 Sunday, Advance Weekend Pass: $40<\/p>\n Kids under age 16- Free Festival Admission with parent or guardian!<\/p>\n The website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.dellspolkafest.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n I Love Polka Music! \u00a0I guess takes me a bit out of the mainstream… but I really don’t care! \u00a0I’ve learned over the years that there are people who “get it”, and people who never will. \u00a0I used to take it as a personal affront when someone disrespected polka music. \u00a0Now, I just pity them! \u00a0They may never the joy that polka music has brought to people who gave it a chance. \u00a0They may never know the sheer exhilaration combined with extreme exhaustion you feel when at some after party people are screaming out “Bartender’s” or “Hey Cavalier” at 4 in the morning. \u00a0My polka community is small in the grand scheme of music, but we’re inviting. \u00a0We let anyone in that is just looking for a great time in a safe atmosphere where we don’t know or care what other people think. \u00a0Because we get it!<\/p>\n I’m inviting everyone to my 5th Annual Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest! \u00a0If you have never been to it, come on and give it a chance. \u00a0You don’t even have to dance (but we can teach you). \u00a0You may not know the bands (Trust me. They’re great!) Let me share my love of this music as we kick-off the spring polka festival season. \u00a0Winter has been unforgiving this year and I think that this will be great way to shake it off and get re-energized! \u00a0It’s my 5th year at Chula Vista Resort and I haven’t found a more complete, total package resort for producing a Polka Festival than Chula Vista. \u00a0The event staff goes out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time and trust me, I am very demanding when it come to making sure my guests are happy! \u00a0People rave about our beautiful Riverview Ballroom and its atrium-style backdrop providing the quintessential stage for the combination of the energetic, entertaining fun of Polka music and framing it in the beauty of the Wisconsin River’s wooded bank. \u00a0It’s one of the most unique venues I have ever seen. \u00a0We will have vendors so you can take home a CD from your favorite polka artist or that T-shirt you saw that just made you laugh. \u00a0 Frank Napiwocki’s legendary all-wood dance floor, which will be even larger in this year provides a perfect foundation for people to dance the night away! \u00a0The Chula Vista Resort, as well as its staff, continues to receive raves from everyone in attendance. \u00a0I have organized the best music line-up for the weekend to date and I think that there is something for everyone! \u00a0Bus groups are being organized from Central Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Chicago Area (See below) and others are welcome.<\/p>\n Come on out and enjoy my great weekend of Polka FUN! \u00a0Who knows? Maybe you’ll get it too!<\/p>\n 8 great bands scheduled for this weekend of FUN!<\/p>\n Use the attached links to find out more about each band.<\/p>\n The Knewz<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from New York (Friday & Saturday)<\/p>\n Mollie “B”<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0with Ted Lange and Squeezebox the\u00a0Mollie “B” Polka Party on RFD-TV<\/strong>\u00a0(Sunday)<\/p>\n Freeze Dried<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Illinois (Friday)<\/p>\n The Polish Connection Band<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Wisconsin (Friday)<\/p>\n The Chardon Polka Band<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Ohio, Stars of the\u00a0“Polka Kings”<\/strong>\u00a0Reality TV show (Saturday)<\/p>\n BenJamin Gaboda & Polka Pak<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Wisconsin (Saturday)<\/p>\n The I.P.A. Tribute Band<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Illinois (Saturday)<\/p>\n Polka legend\u00a0Eddie Blazonczyk Jr.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>will also be making a special appearance with The I.P.A. Tribute Band!<\/p>\n The Diddle Styx!<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Michigan (Sunday)<\/p>\n Special Appearances by\u00a0Debra Bizon, Dawn Rosinski<\/strong>\u00a0and Polka Sweetheart:\u00a0Emily Bizon<\/a>!<\/p>\n We will have a room available all weekend for musicians (or aspiring musicians!) for\u00a0Jam Sessions<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Must have festival wristband for Jamming. Sunday: 11am-5pm<\/p>\n On Saturday starting at 1:00pm, there will be\u00a0musicians workshops<\/strong>\u00a0for players of all levels on Accordion, Concertina, Trumpet and \u00a0Clarinet. \u00a0A $5 admission allows anyone to join any or all of the workshops.<\/p>\n $5 for admission to all workshops. 1pm – Accordion Workshop Catholic Mass<\/strong>\u00a0will be once again offered at the resort on Saturday at 5:00pm. \u00a0Father Bruno Slodowski will offer the mass in English and Polish! \u00a0Last years celebration was very well attended (They had to bring extra chairs!)\u00a0\u00a0Father Slodowski celebrates the monthly mass in Polish for St. Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells and was a big part of the Polish Fest in the Dells for many years!<\/p>\n Weekend Package:<\/strong>\u00a0$170 per adult+tax and resort fees \/ double occupancy \/ includes: Single occupancy is only $279<\/p>\n Additional adults in the same room, only $60 per person for the whole weekend!<\/p>\n Children under 16, only $16 for the weekend package. \u00a0(Covers the cost of breakfast.)<\/p>\n Upgrades available for additional $$$.<\/p>\n Room only prices starting at $109\/night. Waterpark pass available for only $10\/person per day<\/strong>. \u00a0You do not have to stay at the resort to use the pass. \u00a0See Patrick for passes. \u00a0Call Chula Vista Resort direct at\u00a01-877-624-0685<\/strong>\u00a0and give them promo code: “Polka” or the more boring\u00a0“D98759”<\/strong>\u00a0for our special discount rates and packages!\u00a0Discount code is not available for online reservations.<\/p>\n Saturday Bus Trip<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0Central Wisconsin<\/strong>\u00a0including pick-ups in Marshfield and Stevens Point with Polka Pak. 3-Day Weekend Bus Trip<\/strong>\u00a0from Grand Rapids, Michigan with possible stops in Chicago and Northwest Indiana.<\/p>\n Call Dawn at (616)334-3068 or e-mail: getwaysbydawn@gmail.net<\/a><\/p>\n For all other information call Patrick Henry at 773-889-6811 or e-mail polkadj@sbcglobal.net<\/a><\/p>\n Schedule of Events:<\/p>\n Friday:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Ticket table opens at 5:00pm Saturday:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Ticket table opens at 11:00am Evening! \u00a0Doors open @ 6:30pm<\/p>\n 7:00 – The Knewz – Special Appearance by: Emily Bison! Sunday:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Ticket table opens at 11:00am 4:00 – Mollie \u201cB\u201d with Ted Lange and Squeezebox<\/p>\n Special Appearance by Debra Bizon and Dawn Rosinski!<\/p>\n The Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo is produced by Patrick Henry Presents for Tiger Entertainment<\/p>\n Last call! \u00a0Don’t miss this fantastic event! \u00a0Rooms are still available at our group rate. The 5th Annual “Wisconsin Dells\u00a0Polka Fest & Expo” at\u00a0Chula Vista Resort,\u00a02501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965. April 22, 23 & 24, 2016. Hours:\u00a0Friday: 6pm\u00a0-1am,\u00a0Saturday: Noon – 1am, Sunday: Noon – 5pm. Hosted by:\u00a0Patrick Henry\u2026<\/p>\n
\nFriday: 8pm-2am
\nSaturday: 11am-1pm then\u00a08pm-2am<\/p>\n
\nRoom 3001 – up the stairs to the right of our Riverview Ballroom<\/p>\n
\n2pm – Concertina Workshop
\n3pm – Trumpet Workshop
\n4pm – Clarinet Workshop
\nSchedule subject to change without notice.
\nFree\u00a0polka dance lesson<\/strong>\u00a0for dancers of all levels with Adam Hembel will be offered in the ballroom on Saturday at 5pm.<\/p>\n
\n2 Night Stay in a beautiful Tower Room – Junior Suite upgrades while they last!
\nBreakfast Buffet, Gratuity included, Saturday & Sunday in the Market Fresh Buffet.
\nWeekend Passes to the Polka fest.<\/p>\n
\nStay 3rd night for 50% off!<\/p>\n
\nCall Betty at 715-498-4171 or e-mail: towpro210@att.net<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDoors open @ 5:30pm,
\n6:00 – The Polish Connection Band
\n6:45 – Freeze Dried
\n7:30 – The Knewz
\n8:15 – The Polish Connection Band
\n9:00 – Freeze Dried
\n9:45 – The Knewz
\n10:30 – The Polish Connection Band
\n11:15 – Freeze Dried
\n12:00 – The Knewz<\/p>\n
\nAfternoon: Doors open @ 11:30am
\nNoon – The Chardon Polka Band
\n1:00 – Polka Pak
\n1:45 – The Chardon Polka Band
\n2:30 – Polka Pak
\n3:15 – The Chardon Polka Band
\n4:00 – Polka Pak
\n5:00 – Dance Lesson with Adam Hembel – Free!
\n5:00 – Catholic Mass – Conference Center Rooms B & D, one floor above!
\n6:00 – Dinner Break. \u00a0Room closed for equipment change.<\/p>\n
\n8:00 – The I.P.A. Tribute Band
\n9:00 – The Knewz
\n10:00 – The I.P.A. Tribute Band –\u00a0Special Appearance by: Eddie Blazonczyk Jr.
\n11:00- The Knewz
\n12:00 – The I.P.A. Tribute Band –\u00a0Special Appearance by: Eddie Blazonczyk Jr.<\/p>\n
\nDoors Open @ 11:00am
\n12:00- The Diddle Styx!
\n1:00 – Mollie \u201cB\u201d with Ted Lange and Squeezebox
\n1:45 – The Diddle Styx!
\n2:30 – Mollie \u201cB\u201d with Ted Lange and Squeezebox
\n3:15 – The Diddle Styx!<\/p>\n