The Polka Bowl fundraiser was made possible by many sponsors, donors, community members, volunteers and superb musicians.

Chris Bogdon was in first grade in his native Carnegie when he started taking accordion lessons. Steve Novosel, while growing up in Murrysville, took up the instrument at 9 years old. Both were raised ...

and he and his sidemen converge on a dance hall or outdoor polka festival. Casual in his dress and personal style, Karl is nonetheless very serious about his music. He is recognized as the ...

Polka Party TV show, Ted Lange and the band Squeezebox, will close out the fest with upbeat polka music from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets for Bockfest are $15 which includes admission, a custom 25 oz.