After Harvest Czech Festival 2026
July 24 - July 25
Free
Honoring Czech Tradition — Celebrating 250 Years of America
Each year, the After Harvest Czech Festival attracts thousands of visitors to the small town of Wilson — the Czech Capital of Kansas. The vibrant festival celebrates Czech heritage, encourages community and offers an unforgettable weekend for all ages.
Czech Fest Info and Schedule
Grand Marshall for the After-Harvest Czech Fest: Wilson Czech Dancers led by Paula Svaty-Gray.
Friday
4 p.m.
- Kansas Czechs meeting at the Senior Center
- Craft show opens
5:30 p.m.
Czech meal open to public at the Senior Center
4 p.m.-2 a.m.
Social Garden open; live music by Homebrew and Rosewood & Rosin
8-11 p.m.
Barry Boyce Band at The Barn
10 p.m.
Stein Holding Contest at The Barn
Saturday
Times TBD
- Run-Walk
- Parade
- Vintage baseball game at the end of the parade
8 a.m.
Craft show opens
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kolache baking demonstration at 2711 Shared Workspace (behind The Midland Mercantile)
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Accordion Jamboree with Czech beer/wine tasting at 2711 Avenue E Garage
2 p.m.
Kolache-eating contest at The Barn
2-5 p.m.
- Leo Lonnie Polka Band at the Social Garden
- Cornhole tournament
7 p.m.
Talent show at the Wilson Opera House
More live music at the Social Garden:
- Brigett & Her Bandoliers
- Sunset Sinners