PolkaFest was created in 1998 by “Polish Bill” Marano and his late wife Debbie, who pursued their dream of creating a world-class Polka festival in Johnstown. The Maranos’ knew that Johnstown’s ethnic heritage would make it the perfect setting for the festival. The Maranos’ partnered with the former Johnstown Business District Coalition to coordinate the festival in 1998 and 1999, which was held in multiple locations throughout downtown Johnstown.
Watch this performance of "Pennsyvlania Hills" by Polka Family Band from last year's PolkaFest!
Gate Opening Times:
Friday, May 31st - 4 PM ($5 Donation)
Saturday, June 1st - 12:30 PM ($5 Donation)
Sunday, June 2nd - 11 AM (FREE)
NO PETS are allowed inside Peoples Natural Gas Park
Special Guest Emcee Frank Powaski
Polka DJ, Frank Powaski, is our emcee for the 26th annual 1st Summit Bank Johnstown PolkaFest! Frank began his career promoting polkas in 1968 and has been providing some of the best Polish, Slovenian, and Eastern-style polka music to his listeners. He also hits the road during the summer months, doing live broadcasts of his radio show at local festivals. Frank's motto for his weekly program is “Put that hop in your step!”
1st Summit Bank Johnstown PolkaFest 2024 Band Schedule
Friday, May 31st
5 PM - 6 PM - Johnstown Button box
6 PM - 7 PM - John Stevens Polka Band
7 PM - 8 PM - Polka Family Band
8 PM - 9 PM - John Stevens Polka Band
9 PM - 10 PM - Polka Family Band
Saturday, June 1st
1:30 PM - 3 PM - Rosie and the Jammers
3 PM - 4 PM - Don Wojtila Band with special guests The Wojtila brothers Joe, Michael, and Dan
4 PM - 5 PM - Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
5 PM - 6 PM - Don Wojtila Band with special guests The Wojtila brothers Joe, Michael, and Dan
6 PM - 7 PM - Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
7 PM - 8 PM - The Garrett Tatano Band
8 PM - 9 PM - Polka Family Band
9 PM - 10 PM - The Garrett Tatano Band
10 PM - 11 PM - Polka Family Band
Sunday, June 2nd
12 PM - 1 PM - Polka Mass - Don Wojtila Band
1 PM - 2 PM - Don Wojtila Band with special guests The Wojtila brothers Joe, Michael, and Dan
2 PM - 3 PM - Polka Country Musicians
3 PM - 4 PM - Don Wojtila Band with special guests The Wojtila brothers Joe, Michael , and Dan
4 PM - 5 PM - Polka Country Musicians
Band Bios
Coming soon!
Parking Map
