Get Ready to Dance!
Join us for the second annual New Ulm Polka Palooza - a high-energy celebration of music, dancing, and community in the heart of historic downtown! Hosted by the New Ulm Business & Retail Association, huge thanks goes to our presenting sponsor: B&L Bar.

Enjoy live bands all weekend long - Friday and Saturday!

Check back as this page will be updated as more details become available. Plan your weekend of Polka, fun, and festivity!

Friday:
Bands:
3:30 - 6:30pm - The Misfits
7pm - Official U.S. Steinholding Association Qualifying Event - winners advance to MN State Championship to be held at New Ulm Oktoberfest on Oct 3! 
8 - 11pm - Tanner Stark Band

Food Trucks 4 PM - 11 PM:
- *Legacy BBQ
- *Simply Made Right
- *Sleepy Bison Grill
- Northern Lights Lemonade

Saturday:
Bands: 
12 - 3pm - The Bockfest Boys
4 - 7 pm - Nate Frederickson Band
8 - 11pm - TBD

Food Trucks 9 AM - 11 PM:
- *Legacy BBQ
- *Sleepy Bison Grill
- Tacos La Catrina LLC
- Northern Lights Lemonade

*Chamber Members

Interested in supporting the New Ulm Polka Palooza, to help offset the cost of the bands?!  Contact the Chamber at 507-233-4300 or by email chamber@newulm.com if you are interested! See the sponsorship flyer for more details.

Thank you to our current Sponsors!

• Presenting Sponsor: B&L Bar
• Nuvera
• Gallery 512 Boutique

The New Ulm Polka Palooza is just one of many great things happening during New Ulm Crazy Days! Click here for the Crazy Days 2026 schedule! Want to learn more about the Growing Forward Mobile Greenspace? Click here!