{"id":7437,"date":"2015-02-11T06:40:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T12:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/polkaconcerts.com\/?p=7437"},"modified":"2015-02-11T06:40:57","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T12:40:57","slug":"the-4th-annual-wisconsin-dells-polka-fest-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polkaconcerts.com\/?p=7437","title":{"rendered":"The 4th Annual Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi! \u00a0It’s time again to\u00a0Party<\/em>\u00a0in Wisconsin Dells!<\/p>\n

The 4th Annual “Wisconsin Dells\u00a0Polka Fest & Expo” takes place April 24, 25 & 26, 2015 at the beautiful\u00a0Chula Vista Resort<\/a>,\u00a02501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965.<\/p>\n

Hours:\u00a0Friday: 6pm\u00a0-1am,\u00a0Saturday: Noon – 1am, Sunday: Noon – 5pm.<\/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 4th 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 4th 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 vendor’s 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 and the Chicago Area (See below) and others are welcome.\u00a0\u00a0If you don’t want to drive, consider convenient\u00a0AMTRAK<\/a>\u00a0service which stops right in downtown Wisconsin Dells!\u00a0 Free shuttle to the Resort!\u00a0 Call 773-889-6811 for more information.\u00a0\u00a0Finally, we are located about 45 minutes from the regional airport in Madison, (MSN) with connections to the world! (Transportation available but not included!)\u00a0Come 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

Polka Country Musicians<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>from Connecticut (Friday & Saturday)<\/p>\n

Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>from Illinois (Friday)<\/p>\n

Mollie “B”<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from the Mollie “B” Polka Party on RFD-TV (Friday, 9pm)<\/p>\n

The Knewz<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from New York (Saturday & Sunday)<\/p>\n

Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Minnesota (Saturday)<\/p>\n

T-N-T: The Natural Talent<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Pulaski, Wisconsin (Saturday)<\/p>\n

BenJamin Gaboda & Polka Pak<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from Stevens Point, Wisconsin (Saturday)<\/p>\n

Chad Przybylski & The Polka Rhythms<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>from Pulaski, Wisconsin (Sunday)<\/p>\n

Polka legend\u00a0Larry Trojak<\/strong>\u00a0will also be making a special appearance!<\/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.<\/p>\n

Friday: 8pm-2am
\nSaturday: 11am-1pm then\u00a08pm-2am<\/p>\n

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.
\nRoom 3001 – up the stairs to the right of our Riverview Ballroom<\/p>\n

1pm – Accordion Workshop
\n2pm – Concertina Workshop
\n3pm – Trumpet Workshop
\n4pm – Clarinet Workshop
\nSchedule subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n

Free\u00a0polka dance lesson<\/strong>\u00a0with Randy & Ashley Thull will be offered in the ballroom on Saturday at 4:45pm – 5:30pm.<\/p>\n

New for 2015!!! For the first time, at my Chula Vista festival,\u00a0Catholic Mass<\/strong>\u00a0will be offered at the resort on Saturday at 5:00pm. \u00a0Monsignor Glenn Nelson (he’s my cousin!) and Reverend Father Bruno Slodowski will offer the mass in English and Polish! \u00a0I have been trying for many years to get Monsignor Nelson to come to the Dells. I’m very humbled and excited that he has been able to work us into his very busy schedule. Father 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:<\/p>\n

2 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

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.
\nStay 3rd night for 50% off!<\/p>\n

Waterpark pass available for only $10\/person per day<\/strong>. \u00a0You do not have to stay at the resort to use the pass.<\/p>\n

Call Chula Vista Resort direct at\u00a01-877-624-0685<\/strong>\u00a0and give them promo code: “Polka” or the more boring\u00a0“D31799”<\/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>\u00a0with Polka Pak.
\nCall Betty at 715-498-4171 or e-mail: towpro210@att.net<\/a><\/p>\n

3-Day Weekend Bus Trip<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0Chicago & S.E. Wisconsin<\/strong>
\nCall Patrick Henry at 773-889-6811 or e-mail polkadj@sbcglobal.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Schedule of Events:<\/p>\n

Friday:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Ticket table opens at 5:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doors open\u00a0@ 5:30pm,<\/p>\n

6:00 – Tony Blazonczyk\u2019s New Phaze<\/p>\n

6:45 – Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

7:30 – Tony Blazonczyk\u2019s New Phaze<\/p>\n

8:15 – Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

9:00 –\u00a0Mollie B!<\/p>\n

10:00 –\u00a0Tony Blazonczyk\u2019s New Phaze<\/p>\n

10:45 – Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

11:30 –\u00a0Tony Blazonczyk\u2019s New Phaze<\/p>\n

12:15 – Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

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Saturday:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Ticket table opens at 11:00am<\/p>\n

Afternoon: Doors open\u00a0@ 11:30am<\/p>\n

Noon – TNT: The Natural Talent<\/p>\n

12:45- Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo<\/p>\n

1:30 – TNT: The Natural Talent<\/p>\n

2:15 – Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo<\/p>\n

3:00 – TNT: The Natural Talent<\/p>\n

3:45 – Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo<\/p>\n

4:45 – Dance Lesson with Randy & Ashley – Free!<\/p>\n

5:00 – Catholic Mass (Location to be announced)<\/p>\n

Ticket table will be closed from 4:30-5:30pm.<\/p>\n

Evening!<\/p>\n

6:00 – BenJamin Gaboda & Polka Pak<\/p>\n

6:45 –\u00a0Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

7:30 – The Knewz<\/p>\n

8:15 – BenJamin Gaboda & Polka Pak<\/p>\n

9:00 –\u00a0Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

9:45 – The Knewz<\/p>\n

10:30- BenJamin Gaboda & Polka Pak<\/p>\n

11:15-\u00a0Polka Country Musicians<\/p>\n

12:00- The Knewz<\/p>\n

Sunday:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Ticket table opens at 11:00am<\/p>\n

Doors Open @ 11:00am<\/p>\n

Noon – The Knewz<\/p>\n

1:00 – Chad Przybylski & The Polka Rhythms<\/p>\n

1:45 – The Knewz<\/p>\n

2:30 – Chad Przybylski & The Polka Rhythms<\/p>\n

3:15 – The Knewz<\/p>\n

4:00 – Chad Przybylski & The Polka Rhythms<\/p>\n

The Wisconsin Dells Polka Fest & Expo is produced by Patrick Henry Presents for Tiger Entertainment
\nThanks for scrolling down this far!<\/p>\n

Patrick Henry<\/p>\n

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