30th Annual Polkafest
June 22nd, 23rd and 24th 2007Ironworld's Polkafest offers 3 full days of multi award-winning entertainment
This years line-up will feature:
Barefoot Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Friday only at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Julie Lee and her White Rose Band from Fargo, North Dakota: Friday only at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Peter and Paul Wendinger Band from New Ulm, MN: Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at noon and 3:00 p.m.
The Jolly Zuk Brothers Band from Oak Grove MN: Saturday only at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Hank Thunander from St. Paul, MN: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Doctor Kielbasa from Prior Lake, MN: Saturday only at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Chmielewski Fun Time Band from Sturgeon Lake, MN: Friday at 11:00 a.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Florian Chmielewski will serve as Master of Ceremony for all 3 days in The Amphitheater
Richie Yurkovich and Polkarioty from Willard, Wisconsin: Friday at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The Jeff Walker Band from Butternut, Wisconsin: Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday at noon
The Tom Brusky Band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 4:00 p.m.
Dennis Ficor from Regina, Saskatchewan: Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Ray Ahlgren from Duluth, MN: Friday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
The Scott Bixby Band from Rhinelander, Wisconsin: Saturday at noon, 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
May Prachar Band from Esko, MN: Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
In addition, special guest appearances by Joe Fedorchak from Youngstown, Ohio all 3 days!
Father Perkovich's Polka Mass accompanied by Joe Cvek and The Polka Massters will be on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the Pavilion. Immediately following Mass will be the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Fedorchak and Jeff Walker
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ray Ahlgren
Get ready for 3 full days with extended hours, a local performer's tent, polka dance lessons and a polka jam session with Matt Vorderbruggen.
In the local performers tent:
Friday, June 22nd
1:00-4:00 Button Box Showcase with Ronny Setniker
4:00-6:00 Les Harkonen Band
6:00-9:00 Johnny Snidarich and The Bohunks
Saturday, June 23rd
12:00-2:00 George Rosandich
2:00-4:00 Beanie Boben
4:00-6:00 Joe Cvek and The Polka Massters
6:00-7:00 yet to be filled
7:00-9:00 Art Lehtonen
Sunday, June 24th
12:00-2:00 Lake Superior Concertina Club
2:00-4:00 Dorothy Kunze
Performances in The Museum's Taconite Square
Friday, June 22nd
12:00-2:00 Dorothy Kunze
2:00-4:00 Rutka's Rangers
4:00-6:00 George Rosandich