Wendish Fest

The annual Wendish Fest is always the fourth Sunday in September and falls on September 22, 2024 this year. The Wendish Fest is a day of celebrating Texas Wendish culture and history through delicious Wendish food, unique cultural activities, drinks, folklife exhibits, demonstrations, and live music. The drive-thru Wendish meal line is open at 9:30 AM and is the start of the festival. Lunch meal tickets can only be purchased at the festival, no presale tickets will be available. The Wendish Fest is a free, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic Serbin Picnic Grounds. Check out the full schedule of events, vendors, demonstrations, and local accommodations listed below to plan your family's perfect day out at the Wendish Fest.

Schedule of Events:

8:30: English Worship Service at St. Paul Lutheran Church

9:30: Drive-Thru Meal Line Opens, Bible Class at St. Paul Lutheran Church

10:00 - 2:00: Silent Auction

10:00 - 3:00: Exhibits & Demonstrations

10:00-3:00: Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Open

10:30: German Worship Service at St. Paul Lutheran Church

10:30: Coffee Cake Bake-Off Entry Deadline, Meal Announcements & Prayer, Meal Line & Refreshments Open

11:30: Ptači Kwas - Bird Wedding presented by St. Paul Students

12:15: Announcement of TWHS Scholarship Recipients

12:30: Coffee Cake Bake-Off Winners, St. Paul Lutheran Church Tour

12:45: Live Coffee Cake Auction

1:00 - 4:00: Live music from Jodie Mikula Orchestra

1:00: Children’s Stick Horse Races, Wendish Noodle Making Demo

1:30: Children’s Coloring Contest, Kletternpfosten (Greased Pole Climbing), St. Paul Lutheran Church Tour

2:00: Coloring Contest Winners Announced, SLCVFD Kids Train Rides, Snack Booth Opens, Sausage Stuffing Demo

3:00: Washer Pitching (Sign Up at 2:30), Wine Making Demo

4:45: Cross-Cut Sawing Demonstration