Jam, sing, and dance ‘til you drop where tradition meets nostalgia…August 9-13th
A Hint of History
The festival actually started in 1977 when co-host’s Marv Herzog and Harold Mitas began the Summer Polka Fest; that partnership lasted for nine years. In 1986 Harold Mitas bought Marv Herzog out and ran the Summer Polka Fest one remaining year in Frankenmuth and then moved the festival to the Saginaw Civic Center. In 1987 Mark Janson and Tim Elbers partnered and ran the Frankenmuth Festival of Polkas. In 1988 Mark Janson and Marv Herzog formed the parent corporation RAM Productions, Inc. and thus began the Summer Music Fest. Mark Janson purchased Marv and Teresa Herzog’s shares in RAM Pro-ductions in 2002 soon after Marv was diagnosed with cancer. Marv passed away on December 12, 2002. The Summer Music Fest could not happen each year with-out the financial or in-kind help from its many sponsors, all those who volunteer, and of course all those who attend. It is our intent to continue the Summer Music Fest for many years to come. Thank you everyone for the past 32 years, Mark, Val, Tyler and Zachary Janson.
Notes & Info
- Rain or shine, show must go on
- Food and beverages are not included with your admission ticket
- Food should be purchased by cash
- Drinks can be purchased by cash or card
- All bags will be checked
- No refunds or exchanges
- No senior discounts
- No free shuttle services
- No overnight parking
- No coolers or food
- No alcohol, drugs, fireworks, weapons, or guns
- 12 & under are free
Band Line-Up
Band Line-Up and Performance Times Are Subject To Change
Tuesday, August 9
3:00 - 7:00 Mollie B and Squeezebox with Ted Lange
Wednesday, August 10
3:00 - 7:00 Mollie B and Squeezebox with Ted Lange
Thursday, August 11
1:00 - 1:45 America's Polka Sweetheart Stephanie
1:45 - 2:30 DynaBrass
2:30 - 3:15 America's Polka Sweetheart Stephanie
3:15 - 4:00 DynaBrass
4:00 - 4:45 New Brass Express
4:45 - 5:30 Polka Family
5:30 - 6:15 America's Polka Sweetheart Stephanie
6:15 - 7:00 DynaBrass
7:00 - 7:45 New Brass Express
7:45 - 8:30 Polka Family
8:30 - 9:15 New Brass Express
9:15 - 10:00 Polka Family
Friday, August 12
1:00 - 2:00 Polka Family
2:00 - 3:00 Lenny Gomulka
3:00 - 4:00 Polka Family
4:00 - 5:00 Lenny Gomulka
5:00 - 5:45 Polka Country Musicians
5:45 - 6:30 The Boys
6:30 - 7:15 Polka Family
7:15 - 8:00 Lenny Gomulka
8:00 - 9:00 Polka Country Musicians
9:00 - 10:00 The Boys
10:00 - 11:00 Polka Country Musicians
11:00 - 12:00 The Boys
Saturday, August 13
1:00 - 2:00 John Gora & Gorale
2:00 - 3:00 The Boys
3:00 - 4:00 John Gora & Gorale
4:00 - 5:00 The Boys
5:00 - 5:45 Lenny Gomulka
5:45 - 6:30 Polka Country Musicians
6:30 - 7:15 John Gora & Gorale
7:15 - 8:00 The Boys
8:00 - 9:00 Lenny Gomulka
9:00 - 10:00 Polka Country Musicians
10:00 - 11:00 Lenny Gomulka
11:00 - 12:00 Polka Country Musicians
Frankenmuth CVB
The Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization, promoting tourism to Michigan's Little Bavaria.