LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026
Copernicus Center, rain or shine

Keith Stras & Polka Confetti

Keith Stras has worked in every aspect of polka music. In 2026, he will celebrate his 50th-year career in the genre. Elected to the Polka Music Hall of Fame in 1999, he was heard weekly on Chicagoland airwaves for 50 consecutive years. He’s heard nationwide on Sirius XM Satellite and The Polka Jammer Network. He’s a member of the prestigious Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Additionally, you can see Keith on the nationally televised Jimmy Sturr Show, where he serves as the program’s emcee each week on RFD-TV, for which he received an Emmy Award for excellence in television. Polka Confetti is a staple at the Taste of Polonia Festival, bringing its traditional “Chicago Honky Style” music to festivalgoers.

 

WHEN:

September 6
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 

TRIBUTE STAGE