The annual Wendish Fest is always the fourth Sunday in September and falls on September 28, 2025 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 polka 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.
We look forward to seeing you and your family there! If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the Wendish Fest, please email us at
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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
Vendors and Demonstrations:
Wendish Easter Egg Decorating, Wendish Noodle Making, Sausage Stuffing, Stone-Ground Cornmeal – 1918 Gristmill, Wine Making, Balcones Forge Blacksmith Demonstrations, Hand-Quilting, Handmade Soap, Civil War Living History Presentation by Jon Moerbe, German Wooden Christmas Crafts by Wiederhold Works, Jams and Pickles, Vintage Farm Equipment, Fedor Mercantile, Faith Lutheran High School, and more.
The museum is located just six miles from Giddings and receives support from the local Hotel/Motel taxes for this event. We encourage you to book your stay with one of our hotel partners listed below.
Best Western: (979) 542-5000
Budget Inn: (979) 542-3839
Giddings Executive Inn: (979) 542-5791
Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast: (979) 542-0601
Super 8: (979) 542-9666
Budget Inn: (979) 542-3839
Americas Best Value Inn: (979) 542-3111
For more information, visit www.texaswendish.org
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