Polka Party in Cedar

Aug. 17, 2024

After a slight scare in June (when high, unexpected park use fees were proposed, then walked back), the Cedar Polka Fest is dancing its way to its 42nd year of fun at Cedar Community Park. Celebrate all things Polish Aug. 22-25 with music, food, parades, a craft fair, and the iconic Run 4 the Kielbasa footrace. New this year is “The Dog Days of Summer,” a canine-focused program that will feature dock jumping courtesy of Ultimate Air Dogs, a costume contest called the “Polish Pooch Pageant & Mutt Strut,” and on-site doggy daycare offered by the Great Lakes Humane Society. Day passes range from $5 to $15 (pro tip: get tickets online ahead of time to save money), with kids under 12 free when attending with their grown-ups. Get tickets and the full schedule at cedarpolkafest.org.