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

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

NEW BRAUNFELS: Slim Bawb at Krause’s Cafe at 3 p.m., Alli Mattice at 7 p.m.

COUPLAND: Billy Holt Band at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Brodie Lane with special guest Foam at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

COLUMBUS: Magnolia Days Festival in Columbus featuring music by 200 Mondays at 7:30 p.m., The Spazmatics at 9:30 p.m.

BASTROP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at Copper Shot Distillery in Bastrop, 7 to 10 p.m.

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

WEIMAR: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Whistling Duck Winery near Weimar, 2 p.m.

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

COUPLAND: Charley Crockett + Jesse Daniel at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

LA GRANGE: Heinrich Kreische’s 200th Birthday Party at Kreische Brewery State Historic Site in La Grange, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Austin Polka Band performs 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature live music, food, drinks, games and special tours.

SWEET HOME: 15th Annual Sweet Home Fireman’s Fest - BBQ Cook-Off, Car, Truck and Bike Show, Music by Southpaw in Sweet Home Hall 8 p.m. to midnight.

ROUND TOP: Bill Pekar and the Rainey Brothers at the Stone Cellar in Round Top, 7 to 11 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express at Krause’s Cafe at 2 p.m., Meagan Tubb and Shady People from 6 to 10 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Matt Moeller and the Night Sights with Ryan Kopek at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

ENNIS: St. John of Nepomuk Czech Celebration at the Sokol Activity Center in Ennis featuring a Czech meal and live Czech music by local musicians. No cover, donations appreciated. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

FREDERICKSBURG: Yodel Blitz at Alstadt Brewery, noon to 3 p.m.

COLUMBUS: Magnolia Days Festival in Columbus featuring music by The Shiner Hobo Band at 4:30 p.m., Scott Wiggins at 6:30 p.m., Jamie Lin Wilson at 8 p.m. and Cory Morrow at 9:30 p.m.

BASTROP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at 602 Brewing Company in Bastrop, 8 to 11 p.m.

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

LA GRANGE: Slavnost “Mayfest” at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, music by Mark Halata and Texavia, 11:30 to 4 p.m..

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

TOMBALL: Rosehill Social Club annual fundraiser at the Tomball VFW. BBQ lunch and dance from 5 to 9 p.m. with music by The Country Knights.

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

NEW BRAUNFELS: Clifton Jansky Gospel Brunch at Krause’s Cafe at 10 a.m., Cactus Country at 2 p.m., SA Blue Cats at 6 p.m.

AUSTIN: The Hot Peppers at Metcalf BBQ (8600 Hwy. 290 West), noon.

HOUSTON: Liz Talley and the Dusty Spur at Houston VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Drive), 2 to 5:30 p.m.

Mollie B will perform at Schroeder Hall on Sunday, May 23. Call the hall for tickets: (361) 573-7002.

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 with Squeezebox & Ted Lange Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Mollie B with Squeezebox & Ted Lange Krause’s Cafe at 7 p.m. Opening act by the Lederhosen Junkies at 5:30 p.m. Limited discounted tickets now at https://MollieBKrauses.Eventbrite.com.

CYCLONE: Squeezebox with Ted Lange and Mollie B at SPJST Lodge #24 in Cyclone, doors 6 p.m., dancing 7 to 11 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at the door, call (254) 985-2258 for tickets.

COUPLAND: Jake Penrod and Jason James at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Kevin Fowler with Clay Hollis at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Ruben U at Krause’s Cafe at 6 p.m.

CISTERN: Blake & Reed from Mama Tried at Cistern Country Store, 8 p.m. to midnight.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Coltin’s Kin at Krause’s Cafe at 1 p.m., RXS Band 5:30 to 9:30 p.m..

NORDHEIM: Nathan Colt Young Band at the Nordheim Tractor Pull, 8 p.m.

NADA: Mollie B and Squeezebox at St. Mary’s Nada Community Center, doors 5 p.m. SOLD OUT!!!

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

COUPLAND: Jason Allen at Coupland Dancehall, 8:30 p.m.

FRENSTAT: Summer Break Kickoff in Frenstat benefiting the Priest Religious Fund. Free battle dance with the Czechaholics and Dujka Brothers, 1 to 6 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Pavilion (8610 FM 2774, Caldwell, TX 77836).

HALLETTSVILLE: Blue Denim at Blase’s Hall in Hallettsville, music starts at 3 p.m.

DACOSTA: Red Ravens at Dacosta Hall, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. $10 cover, food and set-ups available, BYOB. Doors open at 7 p.m.

ROUND TOP: Sean Orr and Texas Gold at the Stone Cellar in Round Top, 7 p.m.

SCHROEDER: Jeff Jacobs Band with Roadside Libby at Schroeder Hall near Goliad from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SCHROEDER: Mollie B at Schroeder Hall, doors 3 p.m., music 4 to 7 p.m. $15 adv. tickets, $20 at the door. VIP tables for 6 available. Call (361) 573-7002.

SEATON: Larry Burgin And Texas Tradition at Sefcik Hall in Seaton.

TAITON: The Alex Meixner Band at Taiton Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m., $10 admission.

SCHULENBURG: Swiss Alp Dance Club feat. music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six at the Schulenburg Hall (KC Hall), 3 to 6 p.m. Guests welcome.

HOUSTON: Slavic Heritage Band at the Czech Centre Museum, 4920 San Jacinto St., 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

COUPLAND: Lance Lipinsky - Rockabilly Pianist Extraordinaire at Coupland Dancehall, 1 p.m., Josh Ward, Jake Worthington and Jake Bush at 7 p.m.

HALLETTSVILLE: The Czechaholics at Blase’s Hall near Hallettsville, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

SWEET HOME: Al Sulak and the Country Sounds at Sweet Home Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

NEW BRAUNFELS: Das Its Lustig at Krause’s Cafe at 2 p.m. (Polka Crash Course and Dance Lesson from noon to 1 p.m.), Ryan Waguespak at 6 p.m.

WEST: Czech and Then Some at the Tipsy Lion Bar and Grill in West, 2 to 5 p.m.

HOUSTON: Detour at Houston VFW Post 10352 (16035 Waverly Drive), 2 to 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: Walt Harfmann Plus at Krause’s Cafe, 6 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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Dujka Brothers performing "Zo Ein Tag" in West, Texas on April 18, 2021.

A man is driving down a country road

He glances out the window and sees a chicken running along side the car. He does a double take, and notices that not only is the chicken running right along his car, the chicken also has three legs!

Shocked, he looks at his speedometer and sees he's going 35 miles an hour. 

He steps on the gas, and looks in his rearview mirror to see the chicken get lost behind him, but only sees road. 

He looks out the window and the chicken is still running right beside the car. 

He looks back and forth between the speedometer and the chicken, not believing his eyes; 40, 45, 50, even 60 miles per hour! And still the three legged chicken is right next to his car!

All of a sudden, the chicken puts on a boost of speed, cuts right in front of him and disappears down a dirt road leaving a trail of dust in the air.

He slams on the brakes, backs up and drives down the dirt road.

A few minutes later he comes to a little farm. 

He comes to a stop, gets out of his car and approaches a farmer who is fixing the engine of his tractor.

The farmer says hello, and the man asks if he just saw a three legged chicken run by.

The farmer says he did, and tells the man they raise three legged chickens on this farm.

"Why do you raise three legged chickens?" he asks?

The farmer replies, "do you like to have a drumstick when you roast a chicken?"

The man says he does, and the farmer asks if his wife likes a drumstick with a roast chicken. The man says she does, too.

Then the farmer asks, "Well, what if you're kid wants a drumstick? Or if your boss is over for dinner and he wants a drumstick? What then?"

That man says, "That's a genius idea! But you gotta tell me, how does a three legged chicken taste?"

The farmer says, "I don't know. We've never caught one."