This special musical event features the intersections of Americana, Polka, Traditional Country, Rock, and a whole bunch more with some of the best regional musicians. Original compositions, unique covers, and musical surprises are sure to abound.

Friday 9/2 8:00 – 12:00
Saturday 9/3 8:00 – 12:00
Sunday 9/4 8:30 – 12:00 (after fireworks)
Monday 9/5 4:00 – 8:00

Friday 9/2 8:00 – 12:00
Saturday 9/3 8:00 – 12:00
Sunday 9/4 8:30 – 12:00 (after fireworks)
Monday 9/5 4:00 – 8:00

Friday 9/2 8:00 – 12:00
Saturday 9/3 8:00 – 12:00
Sunday 9/4 8:30 – 12:00 (after fireworks)
Monday 9/5 4:00 – 8:00

Friday 9/2 8:00 – 12:00
Saturday 9/3 8:00 – 12:00
Sunday 9/4 8:30 – 12:00 (after fireworks)
Monday 9/5 4:00 – 8:00

Alex and the whole band are returning to Krause’s for three days of Oktoberfest!

Friday and Saturday – 7 PM (Opening act at 5 PM) 

Friday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-3/

Saturday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-2/

Sunday Brunch Show – 11 AM (Opening act at 9 AM)

Sunday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band/

Alex and the whole band are returning to Krause’s for three days of Oktoberfest!

Friday and Saturday – 7 PM (Opening act at 5 PM) 

Friday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-3/

Saturday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-2/

Sunday Brunch Show – 11 AM (Opening act at 9 AM)

Sunday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band/

Alex and the whole band are returning to Krause’s for three days of Oktoberfest!

Friday and Saturday – 7 PM (Opening act at 5 PM) 

Friday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-3/

Saturday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band-2/

Sunday Brunch Show – 11 AM (Opening act at 9 AM)

Sunday Tickets: https://krausescafe.com/event/alex-meixner-band/

$17 Admission
Food & Drinks will be available for purchase. No BYOB!

For tickets, table reservations or more information contact:
Chris Bogdon 412-260-9725 or chris@westernpapolkas.com

Alex Meixner is a nationally acclaimed musician, performer, bandleader, and a leading advocate of Polka music. He has cross-pollinated his versatile playing styles through pop music, funk, jazz, and Polka. Enjoy an Oktoberfest with Polka Music like you have never heard it before!

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
– 10:00-10:30am Arrival, Coffee & Cake
– 11am Morning Activity or Free Time (typically we offer a trivia challenge)
– 12pm Noon Lunch in the Main Dining Room (Special Menu: Fruit Cup & Lentil Soup. Entrees: Sauerbraten with Potato Pancakes, Bratwurst with German Potato Salad, Turkey with Stuffing. All served with Red Cabbage. Dessert: Black Forest Cake or Apple Strudel; Carafe of Red & White Wine at Every Table. Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Unsweetened Ice Tea)
– 1:00pm Afternoon Activity or Free Time (typically we offer line dancing)
– 2:00pm Showtime in our Forum Night Club (1st Floor down the hallway)
– After Show (approx 3:15) Departure or Stay and Play Bingo in the Forum Night Club!
In addition to the day trip schedule that is offered above, please feel free to use our facilities at the hotel, including our Game Room (bocce, shuffleboard courts, table tennis & billiards), our Outdoor & Indoor Pools (towels are provided), walk the grounds, or enjoy Bowling ($3.50 per game including shoe rental).

PRICING: $50.00 per person inclusive of gratuities plus 8% NYS Sales Tax = $53.80 per person

This is a spectacular celebration of the arrival of Autumn.  Fantastic Alex Meixner and his band of Grammy Award-nominated musicians put on an incomparable display of musical virtuosity. Combine this with authentic German dancing and bell-ringing by the beautiful Alys Schaefer plus topping it all off with wonderful food an incredible Oktoberfest will be had by all.

For Reservations call 800-831-9801

This is a spectacular celebration of the arrival of Autumn.  Fantastic Alex Meixner and his band of Grammy Award-nominated musicians put on an incomparable display of musical virtuosity. Combine this with authentic German dancing and bell-ringing by the beautiful Alys Schaefer plus topping it all off with wonderful food an incredible Oktoberfest will be had by all.

For Reservations call 800-831-9801

Wednesday: Corporate  Night
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
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Wednesday: Corporate  Night
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Wednesday: Corporate  Night
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Friday: TBA
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Wednesday: Corporate  Night
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
Saturday: TBA
Sunday: TBA

Wednesday: Corporate  Night
Thursday: TBA
Friday: TBA
Saturday: TBA
Sunday: TBA

Alex will be performing on Friday and Saturday Only!

JUST $50 FOR A THREE-DAY PASS!
Individual Prices: Friday $25
Saturday $30, Sunday $10

HOTEL ROOMS ARE $89 A NIGHT! (plus tax) This rate is valid until January 18, 2023, and is good for any nights between Wednesday (2/1/2023) and Monday (2/6/2023)

FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Call 847-605-1234 OR BOOK ONLINE AT: illinoispolkafest.com

FOR POLKAFEST INFORMATION
CALL: 815-514-4041
EMAIL: ilpolkafest@yahoo.com WEB: illinoispolkafest.com

Alex will be performing on Friday and Saturday Only!

JUST $50 FOR A THREE-DAY PASS!
Individual Prices: Friday $25
Saturday $30, Sunday $10

HOTEL ROOMS ARE $89 A NIGHT! (plus tax) This rate is valid until January 18, 2023, and is good for any nights between Wednesday (2/1/2023) and Monday (2/6/2023)

FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Call 847-605-1234 OR BOOK ONLINE AT: illinoispolkafest.com

FOR POLKAFEST INFORMATION
CALL: 815-514-4041
EMAIL: ilpolkafest@yahoo.com WEB: illinoispolkafest.com