The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame

Dedicated to the Preservation & Promotion of Polka Music

“The Happiest Sound Around!”

The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame is home to many nationally known Cleveland-Style polka stars throughout history. Some of the biggest and best talents are found right here within our walls and we welcome you to explore this site to learn all about the Cleveland-Style polka sound including many of the musicians who have contributed throughout the years.

The museum is located on the first floor of the old Euclid City Hall. The building was renovated in the early 21st century for two museums – the Polka Hall of Fame (first floor) and the Softball Hall of Fame (second floor).

Annual Awards Shows

In November of each year, the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame honors the musicians, promoters and the music itself with the Annual Achievement Awards.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Induction into the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the American Slovenian Polka Foundation.

Greatest All Time Hit Polka Songs

Looking back through the years, here are the Greatest All Time Hit Polka Songs.

Polka Events

20th Polka Hall of Fame Slovenian Sausage Festival & 60th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend

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Gift Shop

Choose the Music Style: Cleveland-Style, Button Box, Slovenian Imports, Chicago Style, Czech/Bohemian, Croation, German-Style, Irish, Italian, Slovak, or Various Artists

Become A Member

You love polka music. When you become a member of the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame, you help preserve & promote America’s Good-Time Music with a museum attraction, music archive, and top-notch polka dance events.

Euclid • Ohio

The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame was founded in 1987 by musicians and leaders of Slovenian and ethnic organizations. The museum traces the story of the city’s home-grown sound from its roots in the old Slovenian neighborhoods to nationwide popularity with audio exhibits, historic photographs and original instruments. The archive preserves 6,000 vintage recordings, dating back to 1913.

The City of Euclid was originally a part of Euclid Township, first mapped in 1796 and named for Euclid of Alexandria, the ancient Greek mathematician. The first sparse settlement in the township began in 1798, with major settlement beginning in the spring of 1804. The first settlers in what is now the City of Euclid were Joseph and Chloe Burke, David and Mary Dille and William and Jamima Coleman, and their children. Following the Civil War the lake plain of Euclid Township was known for numerous excellent vineyards & music. Euclid Village incorporated out of the northeast portion of the township in 1903.

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Polka Hall of Fame Radio” Now Airs Music Every Saturday

♫ Polka Jukebox ♫

Listen to Cleveland-Style Polkas and Waltzes

Trustees Honor Roll Recipients

Each year, the Board of Trustees of the American Slovenian Polka Foundation recognizes the contributions of musicians, individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to the popularity, artistry and/or continuation of Cleveland-Style Polka music.

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