National Polka Festival

05/16/2026

It may be a throwback but it’s a style that will never get old!!

A hat just like Grandpa used to wear! Get yours at the 60th National Polka Festival!

05/15/2026

🎉 Artist Spotlight 🎉

Texas Sound Check is hitting the stage this year at the National Polka Festival!

🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM - 📍 KJT
🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 5:50 PM - 7:00 PM📍 KJT

To learn more about Texas Sound Check, visit https://texassoundcheck.com/ and secure your spot to see them live → https://nationalpolkafestival.com

05/15/2026

We are one week away! 🎉

Secure your National Polka Festival tickets online, and skip the hassle of long lines in person! Visit our website for more info 👉 https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/

05/15/2026

TONIGHT from 7-8:30pm Pardubická Muzika will be playing for FREE at the K.J.T. Society #35 bar. They are giving us a sneak preview of what’s to come for the 60th National Polka Festival!

05/15/2026

Hometown Radio KBEC will be doing a live remote broadcast from Kolache Depot (1103 E Ennis Ave in Ennis) Saturday, May 16 at 10am - noon. Stop by get a kolache, beverage, and win National Polka Festival tickets and swag.

05/15/2026

Come out to the K.J.T. Society #35 tonight for a FREE sneak peek of what’s in store for the 60th National Polka Festival!!

This Friday night in the KJT bar we will have a special performance by Czech student band Pardubicka Muzika. 7-8:30. Enjoy this free performance and wonderful Czech music!

05/14/2026

🎉 Artist Spotlight 🎉

Vaneks of West is hitting the stage this year at the National Polka Festival!

🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM - 📍 Sokol
🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM - 📍 Sokol

To learn more about Vaneks of West, visit their page and secure your spot to see them live → https://nationalpolkafestival.com

05/13/2026

Authentic Czech glass ornaments- for the first time in Texas!

Koulier is bringing true European craftsmanship to the National Polka Festival in Ennis.

Each ornament is handblown and hand-painted, created by skilled artisans in the Czech Republic. No mass production. No replicas. Every piece is one of a kind.

🌼 Featuring a special ornament inspired by the Texas Bluebonnet 🎄 Limited pieces available.

Preorder yours now at https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/ or shop in person at the festival- take home something real.

05/13/2026

🎉 Artist Spotlight 🎉

The Czechaholics are hitting the stage this year at the National Polka Festival!

🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM - 📍 Sokol
🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 2:10 PM - 3:30 PM - 📍 Sokol

To learn more about The Czechaholics, visit https://www.czechaholics.com/ and secure your spot to see them live → https://nationalpolkafestival.com

05/12/2026

🎉 Artist Spotlight 🎉

The Ennis Czech Boys are hitting the stage this year at the National Polka Festival!

🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - 📍 KJT

To learn more about Ennis Czech Boys, visit https://ennisczechboys.com/ and secure your spot to see them live → https://nationalpolkafestival.com

05/11/2026

🎉 Artist Spotlight 🎉

Mark Vyhlidal is hitting the stage this year at the National Polka Festival!

🕒 Friday, May 22 - 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM📍 Sokol
🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM 📍 KJT
🕒 Saturday, May 23 - 7:05 PM - 8:15 PM 📍 KJT

To learn more about Mark Vyhlidal, visit their page and secure your spot to see them live → https://nationalpolkafestival.com