How 'bout a Polka dance?
The Muskegon Polish Festival, spanning two days, features Polish cultural delights like food, polka music, and dancing, alongside various activities. Everyone, regardless of ethnicity, is welcome to immerse themselves in this authentic Polish experience at the heart of Muskegon. With a spacious dance floor, there are ample opportunities for lively polka dancing and mingling with fellow festival-goers
FRIDAY, September 4, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Twin Cities Soundz Polka Band
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Stan Mroz Polka Band
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Twin Cities Soundz Polka Band
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Stan Mroz Polka Band
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Announcements
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band
Saturday, September 5, 2026
2:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Diddle Styx Polka Band
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Diddle Styx Polka Band
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | "Pan" Franek, Zosia & The Polka Towners
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Craig Ebel & DyVersaCo Polka Band
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Announcements
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | DynaVersaStickToneAires Polka Band
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Dyversaco Polka Band
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | DynaVersaStickToneAires Polka Band
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Dyversaco Polka Band
What’s Cooking?
Not only do great bands perform for people, but fantastic food vendors are always here!
2026 Food Vendors
Polish Merchandise
Need a drink?
Polish Beer
Tyskie (pale lager) – 6 tickets
Warka - 8 tickets
Komes Raspberry Porter - 8 tickets
On-tap
Miller Light, Coors Light, Coors Banquet - 5 tickets
Blue Moon, Bells Two Hearted, Polish Lemonade - 6 tickets
12 ounce drinks
Long Drink, Angry Orchard Cider, Truly WIld Berry Hard Seltzer, Smirnoff Red,White, & Berry, Atwater Java Porter - 6 tickets
Copa D’Vino Wines
Moscato, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio - 6 tickets
Vodka Bar
Featuring Wonderland Distilling Co. (Muskegon, Michigan)
Busia’s Apple Pie: Vodka, spiced apple liquor, brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, bitters, lemon – 12 tickets
Lato Lemonade: Vodka, raspberry cordial, housemade lemonade – 10 tickets
Krakow Mary - Zingzang Bloody Mary Mix with vodka (2 shots) – 12 tickets
Krakow Kiss (Vodka Shot) – 8 tickets
“Shot-ski” – Do a shot with 3 of your friends (4 shots) – 30 tickets
Non-Alcohol Beverages
Faygo: Cola, Diet Cola, Root Beer, Orange, Twist - 1 ticket
Water - 1 ticket
A Blast From the Past
Stop by the camp
Stop by the encampment of the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy to learn more about the unique Renaissance style of the Polish Military, the Hussars. Check out their website here for more information on the work they do!
Demonstrations Friday and Saturday at 1 pm and 3 pm
Offering a daily swordsmanship class for $15 on Friday and Saturday at 4 pm
Explore Our local history
Take a trip through Muskegon’s local Polish culture at our history tent! From authentic clothing to the stories of those who helped shape Muskegon, there will be plenty to experience!
Raffle
Raffle Table
Stop by the raffle table located in the center of the park to purchase a chance to win a wide variety of prizes that include a booze basket, lottery ticket board, Polish Pottery, and more. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5.
50/50 Drawing
Each day will have a 50/50 Raffle with five chances to win. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
CASH IS KING Raffle
Info coming soon.
Children’s Area
Bring the kids to the southeast corner of Hackley Park (area closest to corner of Webster Avenue and Third Street) to enjoy sidewalk chalk and games. Take pictures of your children in front of our Polish cut-out face boards. All activities are free of charge.
Face Painting: Friday, 2pm to 7 pm and Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm
Bounce House: 11:30 am to 8 pm, each day
Animal balloons, magic and caricature drawings by John Marek : 1 pm to 6 pm, each day
Children’s Area
Bring the kids to the southeast corner of Hackley Park (area closest to corner of Webster Avenue and Third Street) to enjoy sidewalk chalk and games. Take pictures of your children in front of our Polish cut-out face boards. All activities are free of charge.
Face Painting: Friday, 2pm to 7 pm and Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm
Bounce House: 11:30 am to 8 pm, each day
Animal balloons, magic and caricature drawings by John Marek : 1 pm to 6 pm, each day
Busia/Babcia Queen Contest
ATTENTION, all Busias and Babcia, already the queen of your family, but have you ever dreamed of expanding your realm? Are your favorite outfits missing a red queen's sash and a sparkly tiara? Do you secretly practice your “royal wave”?
As our Busia Queen, you will be a key ambassador of Polish heritage, goodwill, and lots of fun in the Muskegon community. If you have attended our Muskegon Polish festival in the past, you understand that it features only Polish music, dancing, and lots of history from Muskegon and Poland. This year, we would like you to be our very first Busia/Babcia Queen.
Busia receives $100 in food/drink tickets and 10 drink tickets. Runners up receive $50 in food/drink tickets and 4 drink tickets.