43rd Annual Polka Fest
Aug. 16, 2025
Grab your dancing shoes and a fork for pierogi, because it’s time for Cedar’s Polka Fest! This Polish bash runs Aug. 21-24 complete with live polka music, food vendors serving up authentic food and drink, and a busy slate of activities for the whole family. A few highlights of the festival include the Leelanau Performance Car Show (Friday, 5-8pm), the Run 4 the Kielbasa race (Saturday, 8:30am-12pm), a Craft Fair & Farmers Market (Saturday 9am-3pm), the Polka Fest Parade (Saturday 12pm), and the Polish Pooch Pageant (Sunday 11am-12pm). Day passes range from $10-$15—buy in advance to save on the door price. Sunday’s activities are free, and kids under 12 can enjoy the whole festival free of charge with their parents. Find all the details at cedarpolkafest.org.
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