Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center

TCHCC Slavnost ‘May Fest’ and Tribute to the Czech Immigrants to Texas
2026-05-17 00:00 UTC
Tribute Ceremony
Fried Chicken Dinner
Music By Pardubicka Muzika from Czechia and The Vintage Drafts

Save the Date: Heritage Fest 2026 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center
2026-10-17 16:30 - 2026-10-18 22:00
Save the Date: Heritage Fest 2026 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites everyone to mark their calendars for Heritage Fest 2026, a weekend dedicated to celebrating the rich traditions, culture, and history of Czech Texans.
📅 October 17–18, 2026
📍 Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center – La Grange, Texas
Visitors can look forward to a lively weekend filled with Czech music, authentic food, cultural demonstrations, museum tours, and family-friendly activities. Heritage Fest continues to bring together the community to celebrate and preserve Czech heritage in Texas.
While the full entertainment lineup will be announced later, the schedule of activities is already shaping up to be a full and exciting weekend.
Friday, October 17
The festival begins Friday afternoon with music and a relaxed evening atmosphere on the TCHCC grounds.
4:30 PM – Live Music on the Deck (Band TBA)
9:30 PM – Czech Village open until dusk
Vendor and exhibitor setup
Saturday, October 18
Saturday features a full day of activities, competitions, demonstrations, and live music throughout the TCHCC campus.
Morning Activities
8:00 AM

KJT State Taroky Tournament Registration — Hanslik Hall
Antique Farm Show Registration — Newspaper Museum
Car Show Registration — Front of Main Building

10:00 AM

Czech Village Open for Tours
Midday Activities

11:00 AM

Live Music — Ewald Kubota Hospoda Pavilion (Band TBA)
Zapalac Sawmill Operation
Activities with CHS Queens & Demonstrations — Demonstration Tent
Activities — Fraternal-Mutual Pavilion

11:30 AM

Newspaper Museum Operation
Corn Grinding, Peanut Threshing, and Hay Baling — Farm Show Area
SPJST Koláče Eating Contest Registration (Youth & Adult Divisions) — Fraternal-Mutual Pavilion

12:00 Noon

SPJST Koláče Eating Contest — Fraternal-Mutual Pavilion
Perníčky Decorating & Coloring Activities with CHS Queens — Demonstration Tent
Afternoon Activities

1:00 PM

Czech–Slovak Bingo with CHS Queens — Demonstration Tent

1:30 PM

SPJST Stein Holding Contest — Fraternal-Mutual Pavilion

2:00 PM

CHS Heritage Dancers — Ewald Kubota Hospoda Pavilion
Zapalac Sawmill Operation

2:30–5:30 PM

Live Music — Ewald Kubota Hospoda Pavilion (Band TBA)
Newspaper Museum Operation

3:00 PM

Car Show Awards Announced — Front Deck of Main Building
Corn Grinding, Peanut Threshing, and Hay Baling — Farm Show Area

6:00 PM

Czech Village and Main Center Close
Evening Concert at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater

5:30 PM – Amphitheater Opens
Admission: Adults $15 | Students $10 | Children 12 & Under Free
7:00–9:30 PM
MUZIKY, MUZIKY — (Band TBA)
10:00 PM – Festival Grounds Close
S Pánem Bohem! Dobrou noc!
(God be with you! Good night!)
Plan Your Visit
Heritage Fest is a wonderful opportunity to experience the music, traditions, food, and heritage of Czech Texans while enjoying the beautiful campus of the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center.
Additional details, including entertainment announcements and vendor information, will be released as the festival approaches.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Heritage Fest 2026 in La Grange for another unforgettable celebration of Czech culture in Texas.

TCHCC Christmas Open House
2026-12-05 00:00
Vino a Vánoce!
Wine Tastings • Vintage Decorated Village • Gift Shop Specials

Grand ‘Ol Christmas Show – Amphitheater
2026-12-15 00:00
By Will Hearne’s Grand ‘Ol Productions
Date and Times TBA
