Alpine music — and more specifically Polka and Oberkrainer — are considered ancient German. But what many people don't know is that the origin is not in the Bavarian or Swiss Alps but in Slovenia.

New to this year's fest is a stein-holding contest. The last person standing wins free admission to Bockfest West Bend for the following year.

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1, Bockfest West Bend will feature Bock beer, live music, outdoor games, German food ... including polka music. Headling act Mollie B., host of the Mollie B.