The National Polka Fest takes place in Ennis this weekend. Check out the music lineups listed below. More information online at https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com. The staff of the Texas Polka News will be in Ennis all weekend. We hope to see some of you there!

ENNIS: Czech and Then Some at the KJT Bar in Ennis for the National Polka Festival Pre-Party, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Alex Meixner at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with open seating. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Opening act by Lederhosen Junkies at 5 p.m. Limited discount tickets available now at https://AlexmeixnerMay2021.Eventbrite.com.

DELHI: Nathan Colt Young Band at 5R Bar and Grill in Delhi, 8 p.m.

ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis with music by the Texas Dutchmen at the Sokol Activity Center from 6 to 11 p.m.

ENNIS: Polka Time at Bella Italia Bar with music by David Slovak and Friends, 1 to 3 p.m. No Cover.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Alex Meixner at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with open seating. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Opening act by Lederhosen Junkies at 5 p.m. Limited discount tickets available now at https://AlexmeixnerMay2021.Eventbrite.com.

SCHROEDER: Kolby Cooper with Tanner Usrey at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

CISTERN: Boogie Allen at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

SHINER: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, 1 p.m.

RED ROCK: Nathan Colt Young Band at Watterson Hall near Red Rock, 9 p.m.

COUPLAND: Mike and the Moonpies with Braxton Keith at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

ENNIS: National Polka Festival at the Ennis Sokol Activity Center with music by the Czechaholics from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from 4 to 7 p.m., Jesse Jennings from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. and John Wolfe from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music at the KJT Hall by the Czech Harvesters from 11:30 a.m. to 3 pm., Dujka Brothers from 4 to 7:30 p.m., Squeezebox w/ Mollie B and Ted Lange from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Music at the SPJST Hall by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 4 to 7 p.m., Ennis Czech Boys from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Music downtown by Texas Sound Check from noon to 3:30 p.m.

WALBURG: Backroads Band at Dale’s Essenhaus in Walburg, 6 to 10 p.m.

DEANVILLE: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band at Bottleneck’s Bar and Grill, 8 p.m

SCHROEDER: Austin Meade at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Alex Meixner at Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with open seating. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Opening act by Lederhosen Junkies at 5 p.m. Limited discount tickets available now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alex-meixner-polka-king-usa-at-krauses-biergarten-saturday-may-29-tickets-154461008033.

ENNIS: National Polka Festival in Ennis. Music at the KJT Hall by the Dujka Brothers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Moravians from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. p.m., Music at the Sokol Activity Center by Czech and Then Some and Alex Meixner from 12:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Brave Combo from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 downtown on the Main Square, noon to 3:30 p.m.

SERBIN: St. Paul Lutheran Homecoming Picnic in Serbin (near Giddings) with music by Czech Melody Masters from 3 to 8 p.m..

TAITON: Blue Denim at Taiton Community Center at 2 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Heartland Texas Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

COUPLAND: Walt Wilkins and Friends at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m.

SHINER: Shiner Catholic Church Spring Picnic with music all day including performances by The Tuba Meisters from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Shiner Hobo Band from 2 to 4 p.m., Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Dance with the Emotions from 9 p.m. to midnight. Chris Rybak Band outside from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Sacred Heart Church Picnic with music by the Red Ravens and Texas Sound Check from 1 to 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Curlytop Jazz at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Mark Halata and Texavia from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Soul Sessions at 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Brett Cline at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels at 10 a.m., Kade Isakson at 2 p.m., Devin Baize Band at 6 p.m.

AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd.), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B makeup concert at Krause’s Cafe. Message from Krause’s Cafe: “For all ticket holders of the May 19th Mollie B/Squeezebox with Ted Lange Concert, we unfortunately have to reschedule due to inclement weather. You will be getting an email from us with options to move your ticket to Thursday night or the new June 2 Make Up Concert date. If you don’t hear from us about your tickets please email marketing@krausescafe.com for a faster response.”

BASTROP: The Farm Street Opry (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Greg Scarborogh and Bobby Flores. Admission $7.50, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: MC & The Mystyk at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.

AMANA, IA: Beckster Fest at the Amana Colonies RV Park and Convention Center in Amana, Iowa. Music from 4 to 10 p.m. by Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen and Mark Vyhlidal Orchestra. Single Day $15, 3-day Pass $40.

TOMBALL: Tomball German Fest in Old Town Tomball near the Historic Train Depot Plaza. Music from 6 to 10 p.m., lineup includes Mollie B and Squeezebox with Ted Lange, Auf Geht’s, Chris Rybak Band, Tubameisters, Blue Yonder and more. See the schedule at https://www.tomballgermanfest.org.

SCHROEDER: Sip ‘N Shop at Schroeder Hall near Goliad with Travis McQueen from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Chubby Knuckle Choir at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.

AMANA, IA: Beckster Fest at the Amana Colonies RV Park and Convention Center in Amana, Iowa. Music from noon to 10 p.m. by Mark Vyhlidal Orchestra, Carol and the Keynotes and Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen. Single Day $15, 3-day Pass $40.

TOMBALL: Tomball German Fest in Old Town Tomball near the Historic Train Depot Plaza. Music from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., lineup includes TubaMeisters, Das Its Lustig, Mollie B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange, Round Top Brass Band, The Walburg Boys, Behemian Blitz, Chris Rybak Band, HomeBrewed Brass, Evelyn Billington, Lederhose Junkies, Rebecca Huck and Randy Adams. See the schedule at https://www.tomballgermanfest.org.

CISTERN: Midnight Wranglers at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Al Supak and Country Sounds at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.

COUPLAND: Weldon Henson at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Pivo and Polka Band at the New Braunfels Farmer’s Market (186 S. Castell), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Michael Alanis at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels at 2 p.m., Terry Cavanagh & The Alpine Express at 6-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Bri Bagwell at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HOUSTON: Heartland Texas Band at Westwind Club and Dance Hall (5905 Guhn Rd.), 8 p.m. to midnight.

BUCKHOLTS: 33rd Annual Buckholts Cotton Festival with music all day by the Praha Brothers, MAD Band and Justin Cole.

WEST: West Street Dance on Main Street in West feat. music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six at 6 p.m., Brazos Brothers at 8 p.m. followed by Jason Eady with his full band.

FREDERICKSBURG: Der Klein Steins at Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, noon to 3 p.m.

AMANA, IA: Beckster Fest at the Amana Colonies RV Park and Convention Center in Amana, Iowa. Polka Mass at 10:30 a.m. Music from noon to 6 p.m. by Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen and Malek’s Fishermen. Single Day $15, 3-day Pass $40.

TOMBALL: Tomball German Fest in Old Town Tomball near the Historic Train Depot Plaza. Music from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lineup Das Ist Lustig, Evelyn Billington, Auf Geht’s Musik, Chris Rybak Band, Tubameisters and more. See the schedule at https://www.tomballgermanfest.org.

SEALY: Battle Dance feat. Mark Halata and Texavia and the Dujka Brothers, Sealy American Legion Hall, sponsored by Texas Heritage Music & Dance Club, bands alternating 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.

SEATON: Edward Kopecky Fun Time Czech Band and Tom Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.

HOUSTON: Hit-N-Run at Houston VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Drive), 2 to 5:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Lance Lipinsky at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Cactus Flats at 2 p.m., Rick Rice Band at 6 p.m.

VICTORIA: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at Greek’s 205 in Victoria at 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Men’s Roundup with Josh McDowell at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 5:30 p.m.

AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd.), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6 p.m.

BURTON: Ladies of Country Music Summer Show at the Burton American Legion feat. music by Allison Crowson and Tribute Band, Leather and Lace, Liz Talley and Vicki Wehmeyer. Tickets $25, call or text (979) 277-5768.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Yesenia and the Groove Doctors at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Dirty River Jazz Band at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 6:30 p.m.

CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club feat. Mike Gest, Night Session at the Wallis American Legion Hall, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Call (281) 232-3531 for more information.

EAST BERNARD: Kolache-Klobase Festival in East Bernard with music by Ennis Czech Boys, Czech and Then Some, Dujka Brothers, the Red Ravens, Al Sulak’s Country Sounds and Blue Denim. Music all day from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

COUPLAND: James Lann at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Heartland Texas Band at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Sandpaper Tree at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2 p.m., Pete and Sean Williams Band at 7 p.m.

AUSTIN: The Hot Peppers at Westminster Manor in Austin (4100 Jackson Ave.), 7 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young Band at Sweet Home Hall, 3 p.m.

SCHULENBURG: Czechaholics at the St. Rose of Lima Parish Picnic, 4 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: St. Mary’s Church Picnic (1648 FM 340, Hallettsville, TX) with music by Texas Sound Czech from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., J & S Playboys from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and the Red Ravens from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Famous St. Mary’s Stew and Sausage Plates with trimmings and dessert, $10, dine in or to go starting at 10:30 a.m.

COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire w/ A Side of Steel at Coupland Dancehall, 7 p.m.

HOUSTON: Texas Hold’Em at Houston VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Drive), 2 to 5:30 p.m.

GONZALES: Blue Denim at Gonzales Elks Lodge #2413, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

AUSTIN: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Scholz Garten (1607 San Jacinto Blvd.), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry at Silver Wings Ballroom in Brenham. Polka Show featuring Al Sulak, Brian Marshall and Greg Machac. Doors 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $7.

DELHI: Nathan Colt Young Band at 5R Bar and Grill in Delhi, 8 p.m.

VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Texas Continentals at the Club Westerner 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

COUPLAND: William Clark Green + Shaker Hymns at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

CISTERN: Keen Country Band at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

COUPLAND: Kylie Frey and Clay Hollis at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

REK HILL: M&M Playboys at Baca’s 159 Junction in Red Hill (near Fayetteville), 8 to 11 p.m.

SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.

HOUSTON: Bootleg Country at Houston VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Drive), 2 to 5:30 p.m.

SEATON: Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 at Sefcik Hall in Seaton, 6 to 9 p.m.

MILLHEIM: Barbecue and Father’s Day Celebration at Millheim Harmonie Verein (FM 949 between Sealy and Bellville), music by the Lost Cause Band. Beef, pork and mutton barbecue served 11 to 1:30 p.m., $13 a plate.

We would like to introduce everyone to our new advertising director, Kim Macik Jobb. Kim is a regular at polka dances, so many of you already know her. Reach her via email at kim@texaspolkanews.com.

Don't miss out on your favorite polka music. Tune in to the following radio shows:

KMIL 105.1 FM in Cameron - Alfred Vrazel's Polka Show on Sundays noon to 2:30 p.m.

KHBR 1560 AM in Hillsboro – The American Czech Hour with David Kolar, Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.

KRXT 98.5 FM in Rockdale – Michael Craig's Polka Show, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday from 1:15 to 6 p.m.

KBEC 1390 AM in Ennis – Polka Party with Danny Zapletal, Sundays 10 a.m. to noon

KULP 1390 in El Campo – Dance Time with John Dujka, 10 a.m. to noon.

KULM 98.3 FM in Columbus – Polka Party Time Show with Ricky Canik, Monday-Friday 5:15-7 p.m. and Saturday’s 7-9 a.m.

Polka Jammer Network - Polka music from your computer 24 hours a day, polkajammernetwork.org.

Polka Music 24/7 - Your favorite music and shows online at 247polkaheaven.com.

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Molly B & Squeezebox plus Cleveland's Fred Ziwich live in Cyclone, Texas on 05-21-21.

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