SNPJ Recreation Grounds-Kirtland,OH

08/26/2026

Save the date!

SAVE the DATE!
Slovenian Grape Festival
Music & Tradition at SNPJ Farm,
Sunday, September 20

Celebrate the fruit of the vine Old Country-style at SNPJ Farm’s colorful, musical Slovenian Grape Festival, Sunday, September 20, 2026, on Heath Road in Kirtland, Ohio. The polka parade begins the festivities with Slovenian costumes, accordions and singing. Tony Fortuna and his orchestra perform for the dance. Hearty harvest fare includes smoked Slovenian sausages, savory roast beef and homemade krof donuts.

Wear your Slovenian outfit and join the sing-along when the parade at 2:45. Tony leads the accordions. Joe Valencic provides you with a song sheet and the stories behind the tradition. Dance to polka and waltz favorites from 3:00 to 7:00. The pavilion is decorated with grapevines and hanging treats. If you dare to grab a goody, you could wind up in jail!

Free admission when you wear your Slovenian costume or bring your accordion to the parade. Participants need to arrive by 2:15 to prep for the parade. 18 and under free. Regular admission, $8, includes four hours of live music and all the balina (bocce) you can play. Dinners, sandwiches and refreshments served 2:00 on.
SNPJ Farm is located at 10946 Heath Road, off Chardon Road (Route 6) in Kirtland, Ohio, three miles east of State Route 306 and six miles west of Route 44. For more information, call 440-256-3423.

08/16/2026

Garrett Tatano band brings the energy!

08/16/2026

A massive thank you to Spartan Lodge 576.
In honor of the 4th Annual Lou Novak Tourney, the Farm Caretaker has graciously accepted these beautiful new additions to the Farm! 3 brand new sets!!

Thank You lodge 576 Spartans for the new Balina Balls!SNPJ Lodge 576

Now let’s Polka and let the Tourney begin!

08/16/2026

From making Krofe, to playing the accordion…Jami Meglich 🪗 🍩

See you soon!

08/13/2026

Save the Date!

Sausages and Squeezeboxes!
Polka Hall of Fame 22nd Sausage Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2026
SNPJ Farm, Kirtland, Ohio

Klobasa is King at the 22nd annual Slovenian Sausage Festival, hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame. Celebrate Saturday, September 12, 2026, with eight hours of non-stop music from noon to 8:00 p.m. at SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio. You can also vote for the vendor whose sausage you like best.

Fifty accordions squeeze to please on stage and at the jam sessions. Ten top Cleveland-Style bands and entertainers serve up peppy polkas and dreamy waltzes to help you burn up those extra calories. Bring your squeezebox or banjo and jam along. Sample a sausage from each maker and then choose your favorite. Pierogies, strudels and more await you between spins on the dance floor.

Each Slovenian sausage (kranjska klobasa) is made with cured and smoked pork with garlic and a savory blend of seasonings. The 2026 klobasa winners for the People’s Choice and the Jury Award are announced at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate. 18 and under free. SNPJ Farm is at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland, Ohio, off Chardon Road (Route 6), three miles east of Route 306 and six miles west of Route 44. Order from the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 East 222nd Street, Euclid, next to Euclid City Hall. Open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 to 2:00. Call (216) 261-FAME, toll-free (866) 66-POLKA. Online at [email protected].

08/10/2026

This Sunday. August 16, 2026!

*Sign-ups for Tourney in the comments
*Booze Basket give away flyer in comments

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Come on Through as we celebrate Ron Sluga!

August 9, 2026
Gates open at 12. Food at 1, music from 2-6!

08/07/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for the 4th Annual Lou Novak Balina Tourney!!