After Harvest Czech Festival

The Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival is one of the largest festivals in Ellsworth and Russell County Kansas. Hosted by the small rural community of Wilson, total population under 900, the festival is known to bring in thousands from all across Kansas and neighboring states.  The Czech Festival is organized by a committee under the City of Wilson, which is made up of individuals who have volunteered their time to plan, organize and be responsible for the operations of the Festival.

The mission of the festival is to promote and honor the Czech heritage, encourage community and family by providing programs and activities that are appealing and appropriate for all ages and to attract tourist to our small rural community therefore financially benefiting not only local businesses but surrounding community businesses as well.

Schedule of Event:

2:00pm: Miss Czech Princess Pageant at First Baptist Church Gym

3:00pm-5:00pm: Live Entertainment featuring Joe Dolezal at Social Garden

4:00pm: Annual State Meeting Kansas Czechs Inc, at Senior Center

4:00pm: Arts and Crafts Vendors at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

4:00pm-1:00am: Drinks, Entertainment and More! at Social Garden

4:30pm-6:30Ppm: KRSL Russell Radio Broadcasting LIVE on KRSL 95.9 and KZRS 107.9 at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

5:30pm: Cornhole Tournament at Social Garden

6:00pm-7:00pm:Czech Dancers at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

7:00pm: Flag Raising Ceremony performed by American Legion Post #262 at    Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

7:00pm: City Band at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

7:00pm: Ice Cream Social at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

7:00pm: Raffle Drawing at Senior Center

7:30pm-11:30pm: Czech Fest Midway Rides at Midway

8:00pm: Hornacka CimbaIova Muzika Marka Potesila Preview at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

8:00pm-12:00am: Barry Boyce Band at Midland Railroad Hotel Barn

10:00pm: Beer Stein Holding Contest at Midland Railroad Hotel Barn

9:00pm-1:00am: Live Entertainment featuring Homebrew at Social Garden