Wendish Fest

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society invites you to join us at the 36th Annual Wendish Fest. Wendish Fest is an annual day of celebrating Wendish history and culture through folklife exhibits, unique cultural activities, delicious food, demonstrations, and live music.

Schedule of Events:

9:30am Drive-Thru Meal Line Opens
10:00am-2:00pm Silent Auction
10:00am-3:00pm Exhibits & Demonstrations
10:00am-3:00pm Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Open
10:30am Coffee Cake Bake-Off Entry Deadline, Meal Announcements & Prayer, Meal Line and Refreshments Open
11:30am Ptači Kwas: Bird Wedding presented by St. Paul Lutheran Students
12:15pm Announcement of TWHS Scholarship Recipients
12:30pm Coffee Cake Bake-Off Winners, St. Paul Lutheran Church Tour
12:45pm Live Coffee Cake Auction
1:00pm-4:00pm Live music from Jodie Mikula Orchestra
1:00pm Children's Stick Horse Races, Wendish Noodle Making Demo
1:30pm Children's Coloring Contest, Kletternpfosten (Greased Pole Climbing), St. Paul Lutheran Church Tour
2:00pm Coloring Contest Winners Announced, SLCVFD Train Rides, Snack Booth Opens, Sausage Stuffing Demo
3:00pm Washer Pitching (Sign Up at 2:30), Wine Making Demo
4:45pm Cross-Cut Sawing Demonstration
5:00pm Wendish Festival Ends