Polka Festival
Each year there is the Polka Festival.
Membership
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Christmas Dinner & Dance
Dinner and Dancing with music provided by Mike Schneider. Click MORE INFO to learn more.
Fall Scholarship Dance
About
Sponsored By: Jerry’s Flowers
2468 S. Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay WI 54234
Taping of Polka!Polka!Polka! Sponsored By:
Sandpiper Inn – W2992 Elmore Dr. Campbellsport, WI 53010
Who: Anyone who wants to enjoy some fantastic music!
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Where: Sterling Chalet, 1271 WI-175, Hubertus, WI 53033
Time: Doors open at 12:00pm, with music from 1-4:30pm
About the Wisconsin Polka Boosters
This amazing group has been around since 1970 when it was incorporated as a non-profit, charitable organization under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The IRS has classified the club as a 501(c) 3 non-taxable, charitable entity, with an annual membership of around 800 – 1000 persons.
The purpose of Wisconsin Polka Boosters us to provide charitable and scholarship funds to enhance and foster the growth of polka music and dance, and indeed the organization has done so.
The accomplishments of the Boosters have been astonishing. Perhaps, the greatest achievement has been spearheading the drive to make the polka the official dance of the State of Wisconsin, and so it was done by the Wisconsin State Legislature in 1994. Since that time, the polka, as the State Dance, has become a gem and a treasure for the State of Wisconsin, especially for the tourist industry. As a result, the Polka Boosters celebrate the polka as the State Dance, each year, at the club’s annual Wisconsin State Polka Festival.
Some of the other major historic highlights of the Wisconsin Polka Boosters are as follows:
* The group has given away thousands of dollars to individuals under a scholarship program, the make life careers better.
* Has taught thousands how to polka dance through the clubs’ polka dance lessons with continue today. The group also sponsors polka dance lessons and contests for other organizations.
* Established a polka radio program heard on AM and FM radio stations for many years along with publishing a newsletter called “Polka Notes”.
* Created the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame, which is still in existence today.
These are only a few of the accomplishments of the Boosters. Scores of others are too many to mention.
As a tax-deductible organization, the WPBI (Wisconsin Polka Boosters, INC.) would appreciate any donations you may wish to make. Further, please keep WPBI in mind when doing any estate planning. Any bequests, large or small will be put to good use. Remember, WPBI is pursing worthy goals and WPBI appreciated your consideration and generosity.
Officers
President: Vern Blankenburg
Vice President: Dick Blaha
Treasurer: Tom Radtke
Secretary: Lisa Hare
Board of Directors
Ron Hause
Vern Tretow
Carol Manning
Jerry Butalla
Tom Hare
Kathy Draver
Alternative Board of Directors
Bonnie Acker
Angie Butalla
Band Contact Information
As a public service to the polka community, the phone numbers addresses, and email addresses (including websites) of bands and band leaders are being listed. This listing is FREE. Bands and band leaders do not need to belong to the Wisconsin Polka Boosters in order to be listed. Hopefully, the list will provide information as to where the public can contact bands for possible engagements. However, the Wisconsin Polka Boosters are NOT a booking agency. If interested in being listed, contact:
Carol Manning
Phone: (414)421-4186 or
dmanning8131@gmail.com
Band listing click HERE
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