Kolache Fest

A Taste of Tradition

The 30th annual Kolache Fest is set to take place this weekend with the majority of the activities held at Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.What began as an idea in 1995 has now become one of South Texas’ most beloved annual traditions.

Kolache Fest

The annual Kolache Fest will be celebrating its 30th year on Saturday, Sept. 27 with activities held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville. The event actually begins on Friday, Sept. 26 with 42 Domino warm-up games played at the hall .

29th Annual Kolache Fest Saturday

The 29th annual Kolache Fest will take place this Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Activities will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 27 with 42 Domino warm-up games being played at the hall.
Your 2023 Kolache Queen

Your 2023 Kolache Queen

Meet your queen, your 2023 Kolache Queen

Annabeth Neumeyer is the daughter of the late Gene and Frances Valenta.  She has been married to Charlie Neumeyer for over 50 years.  She is the mom to three wonderful children and Grammy to four loving grandchildren.  Her hobbies are baking, traveling, fishing, and being with her grandkiddos.
File Photo

File Photo

Kolache Fest set for Sept. 30

The 28th annual Kolache Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville. Activities will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 29 with 42 Domino warm-up games being played at the hall beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Top male

Top male

2022 KOLACHE FEST 5K RACE WINNERS

Top Overall Male: Ryan Janak Top Overall Female: Paige Barnett Youth up to age 19 Male: 1.) Cameron Cinadr; 2.) Justin Ohnheiser; 3.) Owen Jansky. Youth up to age 19 Female: 1.) Gwendalyn Little; 2.) Ella Herzik; 3.) Daenerys Vasquez. 20-29 Male: 1.) Jason Gerlich (no picture).
Best Sausage Contributed Photo

Best Sausage Contributed Photo

2022 KOLACHE FEST BARBECUE COOK-OFF RESULTS

Sausage:  1st: Beag BBQ-Cory Sims 2nd: Pit crew-Simon Machicek 3rd: Vienna Cookers-Larry Smith 4th: Rollin Coal- Kolacny Brothers 5th: Bang & Hang Cookers 3-Dustin Sralla Beans: 1st: Big Block Cookers-Paul Orsak 2nd: Rollin Coal-Michelle Kolacny 3rd: Reel Cookers-Steven Jansky 4th:...
Best of Show: David Ebert Photo by Bobby Horecka

Best of Show: David Ebert Photo by Bobby Horecka

2022 KOLACHE FEST CAR SHOW WINNERS

Antique Classic categories Pre-1930: Brent Brocker (not pictured), Don Kirkland 1930-1939: Jerry Powers, Franklin Bohuslav, Norrell Schulte 1940-1949: John Zapalac (not pictured), Marcos Diaz, Dennis Goertz 1950-1959 (no picture): Howard Darbek, Chuck Stanley, Pam Skoruppa  1960-1969 (no...
Photo by Bobby Horecka

Photo by Bobby Horecka

KOLACHE EATING CONTEST WINNERS

Kolache eating contest winners were, in the 5 to 10-year-old category, Kinsey Sneed; 11 to 15-year-olds, Ashlyn Zurovec of Seguin; and 16 and older division, Colten Palmer and Scooter Pilat.