Get Ready to Dance!
Join us for the very first New Ulm Polka Palooza — a high-energy celebration of music, dancing, and community in the heart of historic downtown!
Enjoy live bands all weekend long—Friday and Saturday!
Don’t miss Saturday’s special highlight:
From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, join the Bandwagon—the longest-running music-themed television program in the world—for interactive Polka lessons right on the street! Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, it’s your chance to learn from the pros and join in the fun, so bring your dirndls or lederhosen and dancing shoes!
See below for the full entertainment schedule and plan your weekend of Polka, fun, and festivity!
Friday:
Bands:
4:00 - 7:00 PM The Misfits
8:00 - 11:00 PM The Bockfest Boys
Food Trucks 4 - 11 PM:
Legacy BBQ
Simply Made Right
Pronto Pups
The Sugar Shack
Saturday:
Bands:
1:00 - 4:00 PM Bandwagon! with Shawn Cable & Nate Frederickson Band - Filming for TV Show, Polka Lessons & more!
4:00 - 6:00 PM Band TBD
7:00 - 11:00 PM Tanner Stark Band
Food Trucks 9 AM - 11 PM:
Jerseys Food Truck
Sleepy Bison Grill
Pronto Pups
Thank you so much to our Sponsors:
B & L Bar
Interested in sponsoring? We are accepting free will donations for the event - contact the Chamber at 507-233-4300 or by email
Y2hhbWJlciB8IG5ld3VsbSAhIGNvbQ== if you are interested! Sponsorship will include signage at the event, recognition on the Event Page, Social Media, Chamber Newsletter and in the Journal.
The Downtown Polka Palooza is just one of many great things happening during New Ulm Crazy Days! Click here for the Crazy Days 2025 schedule
https://tinyurl.com/4z9pd74m
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