South Texas Polka and Sausage Festival Canceled
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."
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Thursday, March 4
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.
Friday, March 5
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.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 6
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.
SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Lost Cause at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.
FREDERICKSBURG: Der Klein Steins at Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, noon to 3 p.m.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 7
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.
SAN ANTONIO: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at the Riverwalk Biergarten, 2 to 6 p.m.
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Thursday, March 11
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 12
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.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 13
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.
FREDERICKSBURG: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, noon to 3 p.m.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 14
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.
SAN ANTONIO: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at the Riverwalk Biergarten, 2 to 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 17
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. 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.
Thursday, March 18
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 19
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.
FREDERICKSBURG: Sundance Head at Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, 6 to 8 p.m.
DELHI: Nathan Colt Young Band at 5R Bar and Grill in Delhi, 8 p.m.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 20
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.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 21
SWEET HOME: Blue Denim at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
WEST: Czech and Then Some at The Tipsy Lion Bar and Grill in West, 2 to 5 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at the Riverwalk Biergarten, 2 to 6 p.m.
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Thursday, March 25
RICHMOND: Das Ist Lustig at the Sauer Kraut Grill in Richmond, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 26
CANCELED!!! HALLETTSVILLE: South Texas Sausage and Polka Fest at the Hallettsville KC Hall with music by The Czechaholics and The Moravians, 6 to 11 p.m.
COUPLAND: Josh Ward + Wynn Williams at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Cactus Country with Regina Matthews at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 27
NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaak Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, 3 to 6 p.m.
CANCELED!!! HALLETTSVILLE: South Texas Sausage and Polka Fest at the Hallettsville KC Hall with music by the Dujka Brothers and Jodie Mikula, 5 to 11 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Southpaw at Sweet Home Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
CISTERN: Sean Orr at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.
DA COSTA: Nathan Colt Young Band at Da Costa Sons of Heman Hall, 8 p.m.
COUPLAND: Jason Allen and Lucas Sousa at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.
SCHROEDER: Mason Lively with Abby Taylor at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WALBURG: The Walburg Boys at the Walburg German Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 28
CANCELED!!! HALLETTSVILLE: South Texas Sausage and Polka Fest at the Hallettsville KC Hall with music by The Shiner Hobo Band from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a battle dance featuring Mark Halata and Texavia, Red Ravens and Ennis Czech Boys, 1 to 8 p.m.
SWEET HOME: Texas 361 at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.
HALLETTSVILLE: Czechaholics and the Dujka Brothers at Blase’s Hall, 1 to 6 p.m.
SAN ANTONIO: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at the Riverwalk Biergarten, 2 to 6 p.m.
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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.
Polka on the Airwaves
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.
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Contact Us
Contact emails/phone numbers are listed below:
Editorial and dance schedules:
Phone number for the Fayette County Record: (979) 968-3155
Phone number for TCHCC: (888) 785-4500
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Shiner's Second Wind had the folks a rocking and a two stepping Saturday night at Blase's Hall on 2/27/21. Images by Gary E. McKee. |
Goofys on Canyon Lake was the scene for a dancing good time last Saturday.
Click on photo to see images by Mark Hermes.
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Everyone thawed out and was ready to dance to Blue Denim at the Sweet Home Community Center. 2/21/21.
Click on photo to see images by Karen Kurtz, Joe C. Pavlicek and Gary E. McKee.
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A large time was had by all at Sweet Home Community Center dancing to the sounds of the Lost Cause Band.
Click on photo to see images by
Joe C. Pavlicek & Gary E. McKee.
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Mike Stroup, Lenny Nichols, and Robert Herridge supplied the dancing music at the Stone Cellar in Round Top. Ella B sat in for a couple of songs.
Click to see more photos by
Gary E. McKee.
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The White Horse had a jam packed night of solid music with Justin Trevino, the Kenastons, Gene Hackamack, and a great Cajun Band.
Click on photo to see images by
Gary E. McKee.
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Classic video of the Shiner Hobo Band with the late great Joe Strauss singing Frankie and Johnny. |
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This one comes from John Sample of Beeville, Texas:
A cowboy walks into a saloon after a long day on the trail. His horse walks in with him. The cowboy tells the bartender, "I need two Pabst beers, one for me and one for my horse."
The bartender looks at the cowboy and the horse, shaking his head, and says, "What?"
The cowboy raises his voice, "I said, I need two Pabst beers, one for me and one for my horse."
The bartender shakes his head and tells the cowboy, "I'll serve you a beer, but we don't serve his kind in here."
The cowboy was about to jump across the bar when his horse speaks up and says, "That's okay Hank, I'm driving anyways."
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