Question 1

Are credit cards accepted for admission into the dance halls?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cash and credit are accepted for admission to the halls. There are ATM machines at the KJT Hall, Sokol Hall and SPJST Hall. Admission for Friday night is $9, admission for Saturday is $14, admission for Sunday is $11. Children 12 and under are FREE.    Wade Bowen Country Concert admission is additional. $29 in Advance/$34 day of Event   Click here to purchase tickets.

Question 2

Is there a three day pass offered?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only on Friday night, May 27, at the King/Queen Dance. It is $30 for the weekend, which is a $4 savings.  Click here to purchase tickets.

Question 3

Can you bring dogs to the festival?

Accepted Answer

Pets are only allowed at the downtown festival, not the dance halls. All pets most be on a leash and no exotic animals are allowed (reptiles, etc.). Service dogs are permitted in the halls.

Question 4

Is there a cost for parking?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available in downtown Ennis and at the halls.

Question 5

Where do I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is free at the halls and in downtown where there is availability.

Question 6

Is there handicap parking for the parade?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is limited handicap parking at the Ennis Public Library at 501 W. Ennis Ave, Ennis, Texas 75119

Question 7

Where is the polka mass?

Accepted Answer

The polka mass will be held on Sunday, May 29 at 9:00 am at  St. John Nepomucene Church, located at 401 E. Lampasas Street, Ennis, Texas 75119.

Question 8

Is there an admission fee for the downtown part of the festival (arts/crafts/street dance)?

Accepted Answer

There is no admission fee to the downtown part of the festival. However, activities at the festival (children’s activities, food, beer at the Pivo Pavilion) are fee based.

Question 9

What time does the parade start?

Accepted Answer

It will start in downtown Ennis at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 28 and will run from N. Clay, then left on W. Ennis Ave through downtown, then right on SW Main Street.  It is suggested to come as early as 9 am to line up to watch the parade.

Question 10

Is there alcohol served at the festival?

Accepted Answer

Various types of alcohol are served at each participating hall in the bar and beer only will be served in downtown Ennis at the Pivo (Beer) Pavilion.

Question 11

Do the bars at the halls accept credit cards?

Accepted Answer

The hall bars accept cash only.  There is an ATM on site at the halls for KJT Hall, Sokol Hall and SPJST Hall.

Question 12

How does admission work at the halls?

Accepted Answer

One hall/polka admission fee gets you into the participating halls all day long with one paid admission for polka entertainment.  Once you pay at one of the halls, an admission band will be placed on your wrist so that you may enter each hall for the rest of the day. The Country Concert is not included in the hall/polka admission.

Question 13

Is the Country Concert separate admission from the hall admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a separate admission to the Wade Bowen Country Concert. Click here to purchase tickets.

Question 14

Is there food sold at the halls and in downtown?

Accepted Answer

Yes, food is being sold at the halls while supplies last. If you plan to eat a meal at the halls, we suggest you arrive early. Once the meals sell out, only sandwiches, etc., will be available.    Prices and menus are set by each Hall and the price does not include admission to the Halls. To-Go Plates are available at the Sokol and SPJST Hall Dining Room Entrance. To Go Plates only available with paid admission at the KJT.     The downtown festival also has food for sale from vendors.

Question 15

Can you go and eat at the halls at lunch without paying admission?

Accepted Answer

No, you will have to pay the admission to be able to eat lunch inside the halls. Sokol and SPJST have To-Go option through Dining Room Entrance.  Click here to see hall menus.

Question 16

Where can I purchase an Official National Polka Festival T-shirt?

Accepted Answer

Online. Click here.

Question 17

Are there RV hookups for camping?

Accepted Answer

Sokol and KJT have a limited amount of space for overnight RV stays. Please contact either of them directly for more information.

Question 18

What places do you recommend for lodging?

Accepted Answer

Please visit www.visitennis.org for lodging information.

Question 19

Where do I get vendor information?

Accepted Answer

The Ennis Chamber of Commerce handles all the National Polka Festival vendors.  Click here to download vendor forms. For more vendor questions, please call 972-878-2625.

Question 20

Do you require masks at your festival?

Accepted Answer

At this time, masks are encouraged, not required. This is subject to change depending on Covid numbers at the time of the festial.  Please check back for more information.

Question 21

Are there shuttles?

Accepted Answer

There are shuttles on SATURDAY ONLY.  Shuttles will run 11am - 7pm to and from Downtown (N Dallas and W Belknap) to the SPJST, KJT and Sokol Halls.

Question 22

Where can I purchase Wade Bowen Country Concert Tickets?

Accepted Answer

Click here to purchase them online.

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