979-567-0000

Sept. 9, 2017

FreeAdmission

The Kolache Capital of Texas

BurlesonCountyTX.com/kolachefestival

BURLESON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2013 State of Texas KOLACHE BAKE SHOW First United Methodist Church 306 W. Fox Street

Deanna HairrellMiss Kolache2015

33rd ANNUAL

Lodging GuideHotels/Motels :America’s Best Value Inn - 1108 SH21 West, Caldwell; (979) 567-3535 America’s Best Value Inn - 151 Ave B.; Somerville; (979) 596-3884 Somerville Inn & Suites - SH 36 S.; Somerville; (979) 596-1000 Sunset Inn - SH 36 N.; Caldwell; (979) 567-4661 The Surrey Inn - SH 21 E.; Caldwell; (979) 567-3221

Camping Facilities: Big Creek Cabins on Lake Somerville (979) 596-1616 Brazos Valley RV Park 2190 St. HWY 21 E., Caldwell; (979) 200-3007Lake Somerville Marina & Campground 505 Marina Dr.; Somerville (979) 289-2321 Texas State Parks - Birch Creek State Park (512) 389-8900 U.S. Corps of Engineers (Rocky Creek & Yegua Creek) (979) 596-1622 or (979) 444-6777 Welch Park, Lake Somerville; (979) 596-2286

Bed & Breakfast: Amherst House, Caldwell; (979) 567-3875Back Porch Cabins, Somerville; (979) 596-1278 Fort Half Moon, Somerville (979) 596-1234 Land of Refuge Retreat Center, Caldwell; (512) 560-0933Rocking H, Caldwell; (979) 567-1727 Rosewood of New Tabor, Caldwell; (979) 272-8580 Seven Oaks, Caldwell; (979) 272-1952 Lake Somerville Cabins, Somerville; (979) 535-4977 or (979) 535-4158

For More Details on Accommodations visit:BurlesonCountyTx/com/visit/accommodations

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A. The Kolache Bake Show is open to adult and youth non-professional and professional bakers. Youth ages 9 through 19 as of January 1, 2017, may enter the Youth Divisions. Professionals are those individuals who have owned or been employed by a bakery and/or those who have received more than $1000 in gross sales from sale of baked goods from their home or any other means. Once entered as professional, then always a professional. All others are considered non-professional.

B. All Burleson County non-professionals may enter in Burleson County or State Division. They may enter in only one division in any given year. This applies to both youth and adult non-professionals.

C. An entry consist of 6 average size Kolaches of the same filling. These will be transferred by the committee to a plain disposable plate. The 11 classes are: Apple, Apricot, Cheese, Cheese Combination, Peach, Poppyseed, Prune, Sausage, Other Fruit, Other Meat, and Other. (Tea Rings, Strudels, or any other form of baked goods are not accepted). Participants may enter only 5 classes, one entry per class.

D. Kolache entries must be made by one person, no team entries.

E. Registration will be from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on September 10.

F. Judging will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.

G. All Kolaches will be sold to cover the cost of the event. Extra donated Kolaches will be accepted and appreciated to help defray the cost of the Bake Show.

H. Grand Champions, Reserve Champions, and first place winners will be announced in the Festival awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at the South Stage (corner of Buck and Echols).

I. Ribbons awarded for all entries will be given to participants immediately after awards ceremony.

J. Decisions of the Kolache Bake Show Committee are final.

K. All Grand Champion winners of the 2016 Kolache Bake Show are not eligible to compete in 2017. They may compete in 2018. The Grand Champions of 2016 are invited to judge in the 2017 Kolache Bake Show.

L. For additional information about guidelines or entries, contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office at 979-567-2308, 100 W. Buck St., Suite 105; Caldwell, TX 77836 www.burleson-tx.tamu.edu or Bake Show Co-Chairman Ann Sebesta (210) 244-3362, Lydia Faust (979) 272-8317 and Bruno Shimek (979) 220-2479

2017 State of Texas

KOLACHE BAKE SHOW First United Methodist Church

306 W. Fox Street; Caldwell, Texas

SPECIAL FEATURES

Street Rod & Classic Car Show Davidson Creek Park 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Quilt Show (Fri. - Sat.)Caldwell Civic & Visitors Center

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

DEMONSTRATIONSCane Weaving, Bobbin Lace, Dulcimer

Players, Blacksmiths & Pottery!

ADDITIONAL FEATURES All Day Shuttle Bus from the Kraitchar

House to Davidson Creek Park Diaper Changing Area

No Pets

VISIT THE BAKE SHOPPE “Ceske Kolace”

A Block of Kolache Vendors on Buck Street

STATE OF TEXAS KOLACHE BAKE SHOW

Kolache, the original Czech wedding pastry,is a favorite national dessert throughout

Czechoslovakia. The art of baking Kolaches came with the early immigrants to Burleson

County. Bakers have competed for 32 years to win the coveted title of Grand Champion

Kolache Baker of Burleson County. Over the years, the bake show has grown to six divisions.

It is open to adult and youth nonprofessional professional and champion bakers.

(See Bake Show Guidelines and Entry Form.)

WELCOME TO CALDWELL THE KOLACHE CAPITAL OF TEXAS

CelebratingCzech Heritage

The Kolache Festival is a celebration of therevitalization of Czech heritage...a county thatwas basically a Czech settlement realized theirprecious identity was slipping away. Newgenerations knew not the language, the musicor the art of their ancestors. Not only do wegrasp at the past, but we hurry to share thehistory...to bring into today’s focus the beauty,talent and delight of the Czech people.

Come to the Kolache Festival and learn thewonderful Czech philosophy. See thetechnique of the stenciling, basket weaving,quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Danceto the Polka, sing the songs of the musician.Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soulto the fulfillment of the Czech culturalheritage.

MUSEUM, HISTORY & SPECIAL FEATURES

State of Texas Kolache Bake Show The Kolache Bake Shoppe

The Kraitchar House Museum Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum

U.S. Texas Czech Flag Ceremony “Kde Domov Muj” Czech National Anthem

Czechoslovakian Lead Crystal, China & Porcelains Antique Czech Easter Eggs

Creative Memories Guild Quilt Show Street Rod & Classic Car Show

Czech Adventure Land Antique Machinery & Tractor Show

Kolache Eating Contest SPJST Mini-Museum - Caldwell Sr. Center

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 200+ VENDORS

40+ FOOD VENDORS

Come Be Czech for a Day!On the Square Downtown Caldwell

BurlesonCountyTX.com/kolachefestival

GREAT CZECH ENTERTAINMENT

Fri., Sept. 8, 2017Pre-Festival Dinner & Dance

at Burleson County Expo Center Sponsored by

Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Czech Meal

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Music and Dance by The Moravians

Czech Band from EnnisCzech meal of Slovacek Sausage and kraut

with fixings by Mantey’s Catering.

Tickets will be pre-sold only. Tickets can be purchased at Citizen’s State

Bank (Caldwell location). 201 E. Buck St., Caldwell

979-567-4646

SAT. - SEPT. 9, 20179:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.KOLACHE FESTIVAL

SOUTH STAGE (Corner Buck & Echols)9:00 a.m.: VITAM (WELCOME)Opening Prayer, Flag Ceremony, National Anthem, “Texas Our Texas” and “KDE DOMOV MUJ” (Czech National Anthem) Local, State and National Dignitaries. Crowning of Miss Kolache Festival Burleson County. Presentation of SPJST Royalty. Presentation of State Czech Heritage Queen.9:45 a.m.-10.30 a.m.: Original Kolache Festival Band and Parade of Costumes10:00 a.m.: SPJST Youth Beseda Dancers10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Shiner Hobo Band11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Kolache Eating Contest1:00 p.m.-4:00p.m.: Praha Brothers3:30 p.m.: State Championship Kolache Bake Show Awards & Ceremony

NORTH STAGE (Corner Main & Fox St.)9:30 a.m.- 11.30 a.m.: Chris Rybak1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Band BCBURLESON COUNTY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE979-567-0000BurlesonCountyTX.com/kolachefestival