Pennsylvania Polkafest, Sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies Returns for its Third Year: “IT’S POLKA TIME”

WILKES BARRE - After the resounding successes of past years with the inaugural event in 2023, the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest, sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies and The Times Leader is back! The venue has changed from Genetti’s – Wilkes Barre Grand Ballroom to the Mohegan Pennsylvania Keystone Grand Ballroom. The event promises to be an evening of vibrant music, lively dancing, generational memories and unforgettable performances. Again, the event is scheduled to take place at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 4 – 8PM, located at 1280 PA-315, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. This year's Pennsylvania Polkafest is anticipated to be bigger and better than ever.

Produced by the entertainment powerhouse trio of Thom Greco's Rittenhouse Entertainment, Joe Nardone's Magnus Concerts, and Jim Della Croce's Pathfinder, the event features an impressive lineup headlined by the legendary 18-time Grammy Award Winner and Polka King, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra. Joining them on stage are the Grammy nominated The Polka Family Band.

With past years’ events drawing crowds from far and wide, tickets for this year's Polkafest are expected to sell quickly. There are tickets for Reserved Table Seating and priced at $30 per person, with tables of 10 available for those looking to secure prime spots close to the action. General Admission Open Table seating is priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door for General Admission Open Table Seating.

THIS YEAR THERE IS A CHANGE IN TICKETING AS WELL.

To secure your spot at the Pennsylvania Polkafest, tickets are available now for purchase. Reserved & General Admission Table Seating tickets can be purchased online at  www.ticketsalesnow.com . Assistance for online tickets is available at 570.550.6410    or General Admission Open Table seating for cash in advance is available at Gallery of Sound, Wilkes Barre, PA.  570-829-3603.

In addition to the stellar lineup of performers, attendees can indulge in delicious food and drinks, including traditional favorites like perogies. The event will also be recorded live by Service Electric Cable TV for later broadcast, ensuring audiences can enjoy the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest's excitement far and wide.

Reflecting on the significance of this annual event, Thom Greco remarked, "Polka music has always been a staple of our music and entertainment in this area”.  Greco continued, “Mohegan Pennsylvania has become the center of social activity and are our new partners in presenting this tribute to Polka music”.

Speaking about the importance of the Wilkes Barre area to Polka music, Jimmy Sturr commented, "Northeast Pennsylvania has always been the heartbeat of Polka music”.  He also expressed excitement as Jimmy Sturr pulls into Wilkes Barre with his Polka King tour bus to celebrate the heritage of this area and Polka music.

A big addition to this year’s Pennsylvania Polkafest will be area’s favorite, The Polka Family Band. The Polka Family Band is from Pennsylvania, though the band's origins are in Southern California. The band was founded in the 1970s by Frank (Gus) Guzevich and his wife, Manuela (Nellie).  The Polka Family Band tours nationally and is excited to play in Northeast Pennsylvania and comments, “this annual Pennsylvania Polkafest event is a tribute to Pennsylvania and getting national attention”.

Thom Greco further stated, “Being half Slovak, it is a part of my DNA just as my Italian roots influence my interests. I remember the regard for Polka music and it being a part of our upbringing. My Grandmother, my Mother, Mary Jean Greco, now 95, and my Aunt Val Genetti recently deceased enjoyed dancing to Polka music, and I was not alone as many of the attendees reach out to express the joy and ability to bring generations of family members to come out and enjoy dancing with memories of the past and creating new memories at the Pennsylvania Polkafest with dancing to Polka music as the common thread. The “Kings of Polka Music” come together once a year to celebrate their ethnicity and it is alive and evident at last year’s Pennsylvania Polkafest. We had over 500 people in attendance.  We hope to top that number this year!”

Joe Nardone set forth, “we are proud to be involved with the Pennsylvania Polkafest and to be a part of the Polka community. My wife’s roots are all about celebrating Polka!”  Jim Della Croce said, “Pennsylvania Polka is one of our strongest musical draws and Polka music is alive and doing well in Pennsylvania”. 

For more information and media inquiries, please contact Joe Nardone at 570-829-3603 or Thom Greco at 570-407-2000. Digital images and artwork can be obtained by emailing grecothom@aol.com.

Don't miss out on the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest - secure your tickets now for an evening of music, dancing, and memories that will last a lifetime!

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