There will be a fund raiser to for the 2018 Great Allentown Memorial Day Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Benner Mansion, 25 S. 15 St., Allentown.

Grammy nominated musician Alex Meixner will perform at the polka festivities kickoff. He will be the headliner and master of ceremonies at the Memorial Day celebration at the historic Allentown Fairgrounds on May 27 and 28, 2018. He provided the musical sound track and singing voice for Jack Black in “The Polka King,” film.

The Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society is sponsoring the event. There is a suggested donation which includes live entertainment, dancing and refreshments. Complimentary parking will be available in the Traylor Hotel parking lot or across the street from the mansion in the lot on north side of Hamilton Blvd. For information, email pamusicsociety.org