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Organizers of the South Texas Polka and Sausage Festival in Hallettsville announced yesterday that this year's festival has been canceled. The event was scheduled for March 26-28.

"We regret to inform you that the 2021 South Texas Polka & Sausage Fest scheduled for March 26th-28th has been cancelled due to the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus," organizers said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

"We apologize for the inconvenience to our many patrons who may have been planning a trip to Hallettsville for this weekend. We pray that you are all healthy and we look forward to an end to this pandemic."

SCHROEDER: Eric Magnusson at Schroeder Hall in the Saloon, 6 to 10 p.m.

RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.

COUPLAND: Sunny Sweeney + Rye Mountain Revelry at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Jeremy Egg Band with David Lewis at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at Walburg German Restaurant, starting around 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bonnie Lang Band at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Jason Miller at Krause’s Cafe, 1:30 p.m., Rochelle and the Sidewinders at 6 p.m.

MORAVIA: Sean Orr and Texas Gold Trio at Majek Vineyard and Winery (12508 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78945), 2 to 5 p.m.

WALBURG: Backroads Band at Dale’s Essenhaus, 5 to 9 p.m.

CANYON LAKE: The Czechaholics at Goofy’s Bar and Grill, 7 to 10 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Staudt Brothers with Jerry James at Schroeder Hall, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at Walburg German Restaurant, starting around 7 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Shiner’s 2nd Wind at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to midnight.

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

SWEET HOME: Southpaw at Sweet Home Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

COUPLAND: Jon Wolfe + Lucas Jagneaux at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Lost Cause Band at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Bavarian Brunch with New Braunfels Village Brass Band at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m., Cactus Country at 3 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaak Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.

RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Meagan Tubb at Krause’s Cafe, 5:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Shane and Renee Wilke at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Vagabonds Trio at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.

SWEET HOME: All Request Piano at Sweet Home Hall, 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

COUPLAND: Cody Canada and the Departed at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

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

ROUND TOP: Nathan Colt Young Band at Busted Oak Cellars in Round Top, 3 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Texas 361 at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, 3:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: James Hooker and the Outsiders at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: “Halfway to Oktoberfest” at Krause’s Cafe, feat. Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at 1 p.m., Lederhosen Junkies at 4 p.m., “Masskrugstemmen” (Bierstein Hoisting) contest begins at 6 p.m., and Yodel Blitz at 7 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Glen Collins and the Alibi at Sweet Home Hall, 2 to 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Blue Denim at Krause’s Cafe, 3 p.m.

CARPENTER, IOWA: Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at the Community Center in Carpenter, Iowa, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.

CANCELED!!! LA GRANGE: Billy Mata and Texas Tradition at the Best Little Cowboy Gathering in La Grange, 4 p.m.

COUPLAND: Jake Worthington + Jake Penrod at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Charley Crockett with Teague Brothers Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

WALLIS: Happy Cousins Dance Club with Al Sulak at Wallis American Legion Hall in Wallis.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Czech Melody Masters at Eagles Hall, 7 to 11 p.m. $10 cover.

CANYON LAKE: The Czechaholics at Goofy’s, 7 to 10 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Red Ravens at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

COUPLAND: Randall King + Kylie Frey at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

CISTERN: Scott Wilkerson & EZ Country at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

SCHROEDER: Hill Country Revival with Brandon Michael at Schroeder Hall, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

SNAKE PRAIRIE: St. Paddy’s Celtic Fest at Snake Prairie (10 mi. S. of Bastrop on Highway 304). Music by Shillelagh! and Sean Orr’s Celtic Texas. Gates open 4 p.m.

CANCELED!!! NEEDVILLE: Czechaholics at Needville Polkatennial Fest, 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Mark Halata and Texavia at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 3 to 6 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Nathan Colt Young at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

WALCOTT, IOWA: Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at the Walcott Coliseum, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Eastern Iowa Polka Club.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Slim Bawb at Krause’s Cafe, 3 to 6 p.m., Soul Sessions feat. Robert Carter and Hollie Holloway from 7 to 10 p.m.

GEORGETOWN: St. Patrick’s Day Concert feat. Shillelagh! and Sean Orr’s Celtic Texas at Barrels and Amps (718 South Austin Ave.) in Georgetown. Doors open at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. $20 advance tickets, $30 day of.

RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.

COUPLAND: Triston Marez + Braxton Keith at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Curtis Grimes with David Adam Byrnes at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Billy Mata and Texas Tradition at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Justin Cooper Band at Sweet Home Hall, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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

COUPLAND: Kenny Orts at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: The Broken Spokes with Brandi Behlen at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Dujka Brothers at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

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The Leo Majek Orchestra performing the Clock on the Steeple Polka.

A man visiting a farm notices a pig with only three legs. He asks the farmer about the pig.

"Ah", says the father, "that pig, he be a mighty pig, that one. When my house got on fire that pig rushed in and dragged me and the wife to safety. A miracle pig, he is."

"But that doesn't explain why he has three legs," said the man.

"A marvelous pig, that pig is," said the farmer. "When my tractor tipped over with me in it and I was trapped, that pig ran over and managed to get me out. Saved my life, that pig did. Marvelous pig!"

"Ok, but why does it have three legs?", asks the man.

"Ah," said the farmer, "a pig like that you don't eat all at once!"