of New Braunfels to celebrate 50 years of folk dancing. Kinderfest, was hosted by the Kinder Taenzer, (a children’s German folk dance group). It attracted more than 40 children and their parents. Nearly 50 volunteers participated to provide an action packed program, featuring German folk dancing, folk singing, accordion music, a crash course folk dance workshop, and a social dance for everyone to enjoy.
This is the 33rd year for the Czech Kolache Klobase Festival scheduled for Sat., June 8, 2024 at Riverside Hall in East Bernard, located about 45 miles southwest of Houston on Hwy. 90-A.
The Po.L.K.of A. Texas Chapter is officially 35 years old this year! It is a time for celebrating, reflecting on the contributions of those who started our club, and finding ways to continue growing our little club and spreading the joy of polka music and dancing to others for the next 35 years.
Festivals that focus on ethnic or cultural topics, such as polka festivals, seek to inform community members of their traditions. The Texas polka festival (all of them) has long been a highlight of the year for many folks in these communities. To highlight this event, at some festivals, it has been a tradition for a King and Queen title to be bestowed upon the winner of a dance contest held at the festival. The winners are presented decorated sashes and crowns designed to draw attention to the polka dance culture when they attend other functions throughout the year as required.
