Here is the schedule of performance times for each of the bands at the 2026 Illinois Polkafest. This schedule is subject to change.

2026 Schedule of Bands

Friday

4:00 PM    Doors Open
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM  Garrett Tatano Band
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM   Klancnik & Friends
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM  Steve Meisner Legacy Band
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM   Eddie Rodick Orchestra
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM    Joey Miskulin Band
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM    Garrett Tatano Band
9:45 PM – 10:30 PM   Klancnik & Friends
10:30 PM – 11:15 PM  Steve Meisner Legacy Band
11:15 PM – 12:00 AM  Eddie Rodick Orchestra

8:00 PM -10:00 PM    Jam Sessions – Ivory Ballroom

Saturday

11:00 AM    Doors Open
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM    Steve Meisner Legacy Band
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM      Klancnik & Friends
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM       Garrett Tatano Band
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM       Jeff Winard – Special Feature
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM       Joey Miskulin Band
3:30 PM  – 4:15 PM     Eddie Rodick Orchestra
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM      Steve Meisner Legacy Band
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM      Klancnik & Friends
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM      Garrett Tatano Band
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM      Eddie Rodick Orchestra
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM      Joey Miskulin Band
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM      Alex Meixner – Special Feature
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM      Steve Meisner Legacy Band
9:45 PM – 10:30 PM     Eddie Rodick Orchestra
10:30 PM  – 11:15 PM   Garrett Tatano Band
11:15 PM  – 12:00 AM   Klancnik & Friends

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM    Afternoon  Polka Mass – Ivory Ballroom
9:30 AM -12:30 PM   Jam Sessions – Ivory Ballroom
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM  Jam Sessions – Ivory Ballroom

Sunday

10:00 AM    Doors Open
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Garrett Tatano Band
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM    Eddie Rodick Orchestra
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM      Joey Miskulin Band
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM      Steve Meisner Legacy Band