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:

7:45am: Zavod Fialoveho Draka "Purple Dragon Race" 5K Run/Walk at Jellison Park

8:00am: Arts and Craft Vendors and Flea Market at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

8:00am: Country Store at Catholic Parish Hall

8:30am-9:30am: Legislative Coffee and Kolaches at Midland Railroad Hotel Barn

8:30am: City Band at In Front of City Hall

9:30am: Czech Dancers Performance at In Front of City Hall

9:50am: Grand Marshal Presented at Main St (Ave E)

10:00am: Parade (Broadcasted Live on KRSL 990 AM and 98.1 FM and Streamed Live on wilsoncom.us) at Main St (Ave E)

11:00am: Mid-Day - Dinner at Various

11:00am: Grand Opening of the Betty Kepka Art Gallery and Museum at 2711 Avenue E

11:00am-1:00pm: Live Entertainment featuring Joe Dolezal at Social Garden

11:00am-3:00pm: Hornacka CimbaIova Muzika Marka Potesila Preview at Midland Railroad Hotel Barn

11:00am-4:00pm: Meet and Greet KS Authors, Artists and Food Producers at Kansas Originals

11:30am-5:30pm: Czech Fest Midway Wet Inflatables at Midway

11:30am-12:00pm: Czech Dancers at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

12:00pm-2:00pm: Kid's Czech Culture Activities at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

1:00pm-3:00pm: Free Face Painting at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park

1:00pm-1:30pm: Jammin' Randy Concert Children's Music Performance at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park South Shelter

1:00pm: Music by Bob Boatright at American Legion

1:30pm-3:00pm: First Presbyterian Respite Center at First Presbyterian Church

2:00pm: KS Czech Queen Pageant at First Baptist Church Gym

2:00pm: Kolace Eating Contest at Midland Railroad Hotel

2:00pm: Cornhole Tournament at Social Garden

2:30pm-3:00pm: Jammin' Randy Concert Children's Music Performance at Wilson Winners 4-H Club Park South Shelter

3:00pm-6:00pm: Live Entertainment featuring Soukup and Hansen at Social Garden

4:00pm: Polka Mass featuring Galeen Schmidtberger at St. Wenceslaus Church

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