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 also ATM machines at the KJT Hall, Sokol Hall and SPJST Hall. Admission for Friday night is $10, admission for Saturday is $15, admission for Sunday is $11. Children 12 and under are FREE.

Country Concert admission is additional.  You will need to purchase a separate ticket.

Click here to purchase tickets.(https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/purchasetickets)

Question 2

Is there a three day pass offered?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only on Friday night, May 22, at the King/Queen Dance. It is $30 for the weekend, which is a $6 savings.

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 Czech Dance Halls.

Question 5

Where do I park?

Accepted Answer

Parking is free at the halls and in downtown where there is availability and on downtown streets. There are also some parking lots with limited parking at 305 W Baylor St (corner of N Sherman and W Baylor), 104 N McKinney St, and 305 W Ennis Ave.

Question 6

Is there handicap parking for the parade?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Where is the polka mass?

Accepted Answer

The polka mass will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24 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 25 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 of the participating dance halls in the bar.

Question 11

Do the bars at the halls accept credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The hall bars accept credit cards and cash.  There is also 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

The dance 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 William Clark Green Country Concert on Saturday Night is not included in the hall/polka admission.

Question 13

Is the William Clark Green Country Concert separate admission from the hall admission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a separate admission to the William Clark Green Country Concert on Saturday Night, May 23.  Purchase tickets here.(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/william-clark-green-with-special-guest-alex-meixner-tickets-1982385891566?aff=oddtdtcreator)

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 on Saturday at Sokol and KJT Dining Room Entrance, and at the SPJST Kitchen Entrance.  To-Go Plates are available at the Sunday at Sokol and KJT Hall Dining Room Entrance.  
 
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, KJT, and SPJST have To-Go option through Dining Room/Kitchen Entrance. 
Click here to see hall menus. (javascript:void(0))

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

TBD

Question 17

Are there RV hookups for camping?

Accepted Answer

Ennis Luxury RV Resort (https://ennisluxuryrv.com)is located just off the exit 251A on I-45 in Ennis. This premier resort is perfectly positioned within just a few miles of the Czech Halls and Downtown Ennis.

Ennis Luxury RV Resort Special Promotions: Stay 2 nights & get your 3rd night FREE! Use promo code 3FREE at checkout. Expires 5/30/25.
Save 10% on your entire stay during the National Polka Festival! Use promo code FESTIVAL10 at checkout. Expires 6/1/25.

Sokol and KJT also 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.visitennistexas.com (http://www.visitennistexas.com)for lodging information.(https://www.visitennistexas.com/travel-resources)

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.(http://ennis-chamber.com/polka-festival/) For more vendor questions, please call 972-878-2625.

Question 20

Are there shuttles?

Accepted Answer

There are shuttles on Saturday and Sunday Only that run to and from Downtown (201 NW Main St) to the SPJST, KJT and Sokol Halls.  Shuttles times are 9am - 7pm on Saturday and 12pm - 5pm on Sunday.

Question 21

Where can I purchase William Clark Green Country Concert Tickets?

Accepted Answer

William Clark Green Country Concert tickets for Saturday, May 23 at Sokol Hall will be available soon and can only be purchased online. Click here to purchase.  (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southall-with-special-guest-alex-meixner-tickets-1304779985059?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Question 22

Where can I find a festival map?

Accepted Answer

See below.  Here are the addresses of the festival locations. 
Downtown Address: 211 NW Main St, Ennis, TX 75119
KJT Auditorium Address: 1216 S. Paris St., Ennis, TX 75119
Sokol Hall Address: 2622 E. Hwy. 34, Ennis, TX 75119
SPJST Lodge #25: 1901 E. Ennis Ave., Ennis, TX 75119

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS(https://www.nationalpolkafestival.com/purchasetickets)

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