The Cedar Polka Fest

Start: Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:00AM
End: Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:00PM

The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the town's rich Polish history. Lasting 4 days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun. Join us to eat, drink, and dance the nights away. With live polka music from the best polka bands in America, this festival is a real treat for polka fans. Food vendors offer beer, Polish food, ribs, hot dogs, popcorn, and so much more. Kids will enjoy games, while adults will indulge in the unique atmosphere that only Polka Fest can create. This is one of the very few polka festivals left in the United States. The annual Cedar Polka Fest kicks off each August in Cedar under the big tent. The Polka Festival has become a signature event in Leelanau. The Cedar Polka Festival has grown into one of the largest and best events for polka music and attracts enthusiasts from near and far. TICKETS FOR EACH EVENT ARE HERE: https://www.cedarpolkafest.org/events Outdoor Market: The Arts & Crafts Fair often opens in the afternoon (e.g., 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM). Music & Dancing: High-energy performances typically run into the night (e.g., until Midnight). (Tickets are here: Saturday: Run 4 The Kielbasa: Usually starts at 8:00 AM. Arts & Crafts Fair: Often runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Ultimate Air Dogs: High-flying dog jump competitions run throughout the day, with finals in the evening. Grand Parade: Kicks off at 12:00 PM, featuring the famous Scottville Clown Band. Evening Festivities: Polka dancing and band performances continue until midnight. Sunday Church Services: Features a Traditional Polish/Sunday Mass (often between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM). Car Show: Frequently takes place on Sunday morning. Getting There: Free Shuttles: The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) provides free park-and-ride shuttles from Traverse City to the festival grounds during select days (typically Thursday through Saturday from 5:00 PM to Midnight). For the complete, day-by-day band lineups and official event times, be sure to visit the Cedar Polka Fest Events Page or the Cedar Polka Fest Homepage. You can also check their Cedar Polka Fest Facebook Page for immediate updates and announcements: https://www.facebook.com/cedarpolkafestofficial/