Oktoberfest Season is almost here. Check out the ad from the Fredericksburg Oktoberfest below. The Texas Polka News will publish our annual Oktoberfest Guide with next month's regular issue. Please note that the Dujka Brothers dance in Wall this Saturday has been cancelled.

BASTROP: The Farm Street Opry feat. Terry Lyne Moore and Ed Gary, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admission $7.50. 1408 Chestnut St. Visit farmstreetopry.com for more information.

FLATONIA: 3 Nice Guys at the Wine Haus in Flatonia (110 North Main Street), 7 to 9 p.m.

SCHULENBURG: Schulenburg Festival featuring music by Southbound 955 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Brett Mullins Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6 p.m.

EAGLE LAKE: Senior Citizen Dance at Eagle Lake Community Center with music by Blue Denim, 8-11 p.m.

SCHULENBURG: Schulenburg Festival featuring music by Pauline Reese from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Little Texas from 8:30 to 10 p.m. and Kolby Cooper from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Dirty White Horse at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 7 p.m.

TAYLOR: Texas Rein at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Larry Joe Taylor with Special guest Clay Hollis at Schroeder Hall, doors 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

CANYON LAKE: Season Ammons at Brookshire Brothers in Canyon Lake (18209 FM-306), 6 to 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Shawn Hart at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Julian Escobedo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.) at 2 p.m., New Braunfels Firefighters Pipes and Drums at 5 p.m., Chris Rybak Band 6 to 10 p.m.

SEALY: Sealy Lions Dance Club feat. Texas Sound Check at Sealy American Legion Hall, 7:30 to 11 p.m.

CORPUS CHRISTI: South Texas Summer Polka Fest at Moravian Hall. Battle dance with The Czechaholics and the Leo Majek Orchestra, noon to 6 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Jarrod Birmingham w/ Texas Dream at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.

MARION: Litt’l Fishermen at the Marion Sausage Fest, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SCHULENBURG: Schulenburg Festival featuring music by Texas Sundown Band from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Tracy and Resendis from 4 to 7 p.m., Texas Unlimited Band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Shane Smith and the Saints from 9:30 to 11 p.m. and Texas Unlimited Band from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

HOUSTON: Summer Block Party at Klaus Brewing Company (10142 Jones Rd.) with music by Mike Gest and Bob Suttie, 3 to 9 p.m.

FREDERICKSBURG: The Hot Peppers at Altdorf Biergarten (301 West Main St.), 6 to 9 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Radney Foster with special guest Braedon Barnhill at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

CANCELLED!!! WALL: Wall Polka Club at St. Ambrose Hall with music by the Dujka Brothers, 8 to 11:30 p.m. $25 per couple or $15 per individual. Free will donation drinks.

SCHROEDER: Red Ravens at Schroeder Hall near Goliad, doors 2 p.m., show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets $8 advanced, $12 at the door.

ROBSTOWN: Liberty at Robstown Community Hall (4612 County Road 42), 4 to 7:30 p.m. Admission $8 for members, $10 for non-members.

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

WEIMAR: St. Michael Catholic Church Harvest Feast at Veterans Memorial Park in Weimar. Music 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. by Shiner Hobo Band, Lost Cause and the Broken Spokes. Fried Chicken and Stew Dinner for $10, serving starts at 11 a.m. Auction, bingo, washer tournament, kids games, country store, car show and more. Fireworks at dusk.

SCHULENBURG: Schulenburg Festival featuring music by The Telstars from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Texas Unlimited Band from 4 to 8 p.m.

SEATON: Larry Burgin & Texas Tradition at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanagh Duo at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.) at 10 a.m., Terry Cavanagh & the Alpine Express at 2 p.m., The Pearl Snaps at 6:30 p.m.

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

NEW BRAUNFELS: Isaac Klaus and the Lederhosen Junkies at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Waller Creek Vipers at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.), 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Zach Walther Band at Krause’s Cafe (148 S. Castell Ave.) at 7 p.m.

TAYLOR: Old Friends at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Copper Chief with special guest The Captain Legendary Band at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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

HALLETTSVILLE: Southpaw at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 p.m. to midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Rich Bermea at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to noon.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Czechaholics at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 1 to 5 p.m., Bonnie Lang Band 6 to 10 p.m.

GARLAND: Brave Combo at Hella Shriners (2121 Rowlett Rd.) Happy hour 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m.

SHINER: The Moravians at the Shiner Brewery, 1 to 5 p.m.

MOULTON: Ennis Czech Boys at Pavlas Tavern, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Rocky King Band at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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

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

PRAHA: Praha Picnic feat. music all day by Texas Sound Check, Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous 6, the Moravians and Texas Dream

CAMERON: St. Monica Catholic Church Homecoming Festival with music by Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band.

SEGUIN: Geezer at Schultz Saloon in Seguin, 2 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Clifton Jansky Gospel Brunch at Krause’s Cafe in New Braunfels, 10 a.m., Percolators at 2 p.m., Curlytop Jazz Quartet at 6 p.m.

BRENHAM: Bluebonnet Opry presents Sean Orr, Valerie Lee and Howard Davenport. Silver Wings Ballroom (4100 Hwy 105 Brenham, TX 77833). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission $7.

TAYLOR: Serling Country at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

MORAVIA: Nathan Colt Young Band at Moravia Store, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Holly Tucker at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Ryan Waguespack at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Bobby Flores and The Yellow Rose Band at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 8 to 11 p.m.

HOUSTON: Mark Halata and Texavia at Re:HAB Bar on the Bayou (1658 Enid St.), 9 p.m. to midnight.

RATIBOR: Jerry Haisler, Brandi Clarke and Billy Pits at Ratibor Country Store, 7 to 10 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Tanner Usrey with special guest Graycie York at Schroeder Hall, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by The Dujka Brothers at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.

CISTERN: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish Picnic with music by the Czechaholics, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

VICTORIA: Go Western Dance Club feat. Red Ravens at the Club Westerner 2 to 6 p.m.

BELLE PLAINE, KS: Brave Combo at Bartlett Arboretum, gates open at 3 p.m., show from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets $10-$20.

ELGIN: Mark Halata and Texavia at SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin, 3 to 7 p.m.

SEATON: Bobby Dean & Timeless Country at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.

BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Rocky King Band, Brady Honeycutt and 3 Chord Trio. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.

WALBURG: Edward Kopecky and the Fun Time Czech Band at Dale’s Essenhaus from 7 to 11 p.m.

TAYLOR: Gabriel River Band at Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 (5025 FM 619), music 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Steve Trevino “I Speak Wife Tour 2021” at Schroeder Hall, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

BASTROP: Boogie Back to Bastrop at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center (1408 Chestnut St.) with music by Coby Carter and Frank Cavitt and the Honkey Tonk Doctors. Visit www.boogiebacktobastrop.com for more information.

HOUSTON: Czechaholics at SPJST Hall Lodge 88 in Houston, 7 to 11 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Steve & Don Music at the New Braunfels Farmers Market (148 S. Castell Ave.), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club Dance at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels. Music by The Dujka Brothers from 7 to 11 p.m.

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

SCHROEDER: The Texas Continentals at Schroeder Hall, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: Billy Mata and Texas Tradition at Blase’s Hall (4228 US Hwy. 90-A West, Hallettsville, TX 77964). Music from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

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

COLUMBUS: First Ever Red & Blue Battle of the Bands at Columbus Hall (Formerly the KC Hall in Columbus, off Interstate 10). Music 2 to 7 p.m. by the Red Ravens and Blue Denim.

SEATON: Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six at Tom Sefcik Dance Hall (800 Seaton Rd.), 6 to 9 p.m.

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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The Praha Picnic is almost upon us! Here's a video of Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from the 2015 Picnic!

A New York City hipster moved to the country and bought a piece of land. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the proprietor about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks.

“That’s a lot of chicks,” commented the proprietor. “I mean business,” the city slicker replied.

A week later the hipster was back again. “I need another 100 chicks,” he said. “Boy, you are serious about this chicken farming,” the man told him.

“Yeah,” the hipster replied. “If I can iron out a few problems.”

“Problems?” asked the proprietor. “Yeah,” replied the hipster, “I think I planted that last batch too close together.”