# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 11:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Joy of Polka at the
61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend
Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29, 2025
Holiday Inn Cleveland South
6001 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio

Get ready for a weekend of unforgettable music, dancing, and heritage at the 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. It’s the nation’s premier celebration of Cleveland-Style and Slovenian polka, featuring a lineup of world-class performers and festive fun for all ages. 

Experience America’s favorite good-time music with legendary entertainers: Joey Miskulin, the accordion virtuoso from Nashville and Hollywood; Walter Ostanek, Canada’s beloved Polka King; Hall of Famers Eddie Rodick and Kathy Hlad; Polka Hall of Fame Radio’s Joey Tomsick; the Zolkas; Klancnik and Friends; The Fešta Band; Bob Kravos; Mikey Dee; and more.

Kick off the festivities Friday afternoon and dance until midnight. Five top bands play	 polkas and waltzes you know and love. The celebration continues Saturday with the Polka Mass and the Polka Music Awards induction of the latest greats. Five more orchestras swing you into the night, along with live performances, and the All-Star Accordion Jam on stage with amateurs and pros sharing the spotlight. Nationality dining and a pop-up shop, too.

Celebrate Turkey Day the polka way. The Holiday Inn Cleveland South is convenient to I-77 and I-480 on Rockside Road in Independence, Ohio. Free parking. Reserve your room directly for a special rate of only $109 per night, plus tax, (216) 524-8050. 
Friday and Saturday admission, $25 each day. Save $5 with a weekend pass for $45. Under 18 free. Order from the Polka Hall of Fame at (216) 261-3263 or PolkaShop@aol.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/61st-thanksgiving-polka-weekend-and-polka-music-awards/200029046147419
- **Event Categories**: thanksgiving, entertainment, music, holiday, pop-ups, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 170

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Independence
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence
- **lat**: 41.397326
- **long**: -81.649121
- **full address**: Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd,Independence, Ohio, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards being held?
  - **A:** 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards takes place on Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 11:45 pm at Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd,Independence, Ohio, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards?
  - **A:** 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards is organized by National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 61st Thanksgiving Polka Weekend and Polka Music Awards is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Independence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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