# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Thirsty Badger Oktoberfest – Honoring an Ellsworth Polkafest Traditiion.

For many in our community, the Ellsworth Polkafest was more than just an event — it was a celebration of music, food, and the friendships that make small towns special. This October, The Thirsty Badger is bringing that spirit back with our own Polkafest celebration honoring the tradition from the 1970s and 80s.

Join us Saturday, October 3rd starting at 10AM for a full day of great music, German food, cold Oktoberfest beer, and the kind of fun that made Polkafest a local favorite for so many years.

🎺 Live Music
12–2 PM — Ryan Cihlar (Live Accordion Music)
2:30–6:30 PM — The Rod Cerar Orchestra (Polka Band)

🌭 Authentic German Food & Brats - From The Hungry Badger
🍺 Cold Oktoberfest Beer & Festbier
🧀 Wisconsin Cheese Favorites
🎨 German Artisans & Vendors

Whether you remember the original Polkafest days or you're experiencing the tradition for the first time, this will be a day filled with music, laughter, and community.

The Thirsty Badger - 324 W Main St • Ellsworth, WI 54011

Friends who serve friends.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellsworth/the-thirsty-badger-polkafest-lets-polka/200030366393254
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, oktoberfest, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 211

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ellsworth
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 324 W Main St, Ellsworth, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54011
- **lat**: 44.73222
- **long**: -92.48254
- **full address**: 324 W Main St, Ellsworth, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54011

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka! being held?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka! takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at 324 W Main St, Ellsworth, WI, United States, Wisconsin 54011.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka!?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka! is organized by The Thirsty Badger.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Badger Polkafest - Let's Polka! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ellsworth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 210+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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