Schedule:

August 21, 2025

4:00 pm - 11:30 pm: First Responder Appreciation Night 
Free admission for, Police, Firefighters, EMS, and 911 Dispatchers. Please present your Department ID, or state certification papers at the gate.

4:30 pm: Flag Raising and National Anthem

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Bavarski- Polkas NYC
When you combine the hottest jazz organists, one of the most versatile drummers, and an opera singer, you get Bavarski! Their mission is to rock out by performing traditional and non-traditional music, creating something for everyone to enjoy.

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: The Diddle Styx
Grand Rapids, MI
George W. Rosinski – Band Leader

August 22, 2025

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Leelanau Performance Car Show
Come see all the classic cars

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm: The Diddle Styx
Grand Rapids, MI
George W. Rosinski – Band Leader

5:00 pm - 11:59 pm: Bavarski- Polkas NYC
When you combine the hottest jazz organists, one of the most versatile drummers, and an opera singer, you get Bavarski! Their mission is to rock out by performing traditional and non-traditional music, creating something for everyone to enjoy.

August 23, 2025

8:00 am - 11:00 am: Flipping Pancake Breakfast
Start your morning at the Polka Flipping Pancake Breakfast.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Run 4 The Kielbasa
The Cedar Polka Fest has been a popular Leelanau County tradition for the past 43 years, 2025 marks the fifth year of our festival race event -The Cedar Polka Fest – Run 4 The Kielbasa.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Quilting Supplies for Market at Cedar Polka Fest
Craft Fair and Farmers Market
Visit our craft and farmers market! Learn more about the Arts and Crafts Show. No cover charge

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Ultimate Air Dogs
New to the Cedar Polka Fest, Ultimate Air Dogs competition is always a huge success, featuring pool jumping "dog athletes" and their proud owner/trainers competing for advancement in the regional competition.

12:00 pm: Clown Band in Cedar Polka Fest Parade
Cedar Polka Fest Parade
Come see the annual Cedar Polka Fest Parade

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Kids Day
Kids games, face painting and kid friendly entertainment, $5 entry until 4 pm

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: The Scottville Clown Band
A fun concert band from Scottville, Michigan well-known for their colorful attire and crazy antics. The band members come from all over Michigan and over 14 other states! You won't 

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Bavarski- Polkas NYC
When you combine the hottest jazz organists, one of the most versatile drummers, and an opera singer, you get Bavarski! Their mission is to rock out by performing traditional and non-traditional music, creating something for everyone to enjoy. 

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Polka Generations
Polka generations is the Chicago premier Honky polka band featuring three generations of the Gorak family all sharing their love of Polka. They are members of the International Polka Association, American Polka Association, Midwest Polka Association, Lets Polka USA, Cleveland Polka Association, and United States Polka Association.

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Larry and His Larks
Beloved Cedar-founded family band return to Cedar to play this years fest! Catch them on August 23 on Saturday and Polka Mass on Sunday.

August 24, 2025

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Polka Mass Under The Big Tent
Come join us for the Polka Mass. No cover charge

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Larry and His Larks
Beloved Cedar-founded family band return to Cedar to play this years fest! Catch them on August 23 on Saturday and Polka Mass on Sunday.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Polish Pooch Pageant
Get ready to witness the most adorable display of Polish pride at the first annual Cedar Polka Fest Polish Pooch Pageant. This exciting event will showcase our furry friends in their finest Polish-inspired outfits, celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the fest. Join us for a day filled with wagging tails, playful tricks, and plenty of puppy love at the Cedar Polka Fest Polish Pooch Pageant

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Polka Generations
Polka generations is the Chicago premier Honky polka band featuring three generations of the Gorak family all sharing their love of Polka. They are members of the International Polka Association, American Polka Association, Midwest Polka Association, Lets Polka USA, Cleveland Polka Association, and United States Polka Association.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Ultimate Air Dogs
New to the Cedar Polka Fest, Ultimate Air Dogs competition is always a huge success, featuring pool jumping "dog athletes" and their proud owner/trainers competing for advancement in the regional competition. Preregistration is required to participate. Freeto view

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Cornhole Tournament
Cedar Polka Fest Cornhole Tournament will feature a four game round robin event to seed players into a double elimination bracket.

Cost:
$40 register before August 24th
$50 register on August 24th

11:00 pm: Bavarski - Polkas NYC
When you combine the hottest jazz organists, one of the most versatile drummers, and an opera singer, you get Bavarski! Their mission is to rock out by performing traditional and non-traditional music, creating something for everyone to enjoy. 

Date: August 21 - 24, 2025

Hours:

Thursday, August 21st – 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Friday, August 22nd – 4:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight)
Saturday, August 23rd – 12:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight)
Sunday, August 24th – 11:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: 3075 E Sullivan Street, Cedar, MI 49621

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