Nebraska Czechs of Wilber P.O. Box 652 Wilber, Nebraska 68465 I f you enjoy the Czech Festival, the music, dancing, museum, costumes, refreshments, pageant and all the rest, your tax deductible donation to this non-profit organization is very much appreciated. Leave your donation at the Information Booth or mail your checks to: The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber P.O. Box 652 Wilber, NE 68465 The Nebraska Czechs of Wilber organization was formed in 1962 to perpetuate the Czech heritage and culture, develop tourism and to boost the economy of Wilber. On July 17th, 1963, Wilber was proclaimed ‘Czech Capital of Nebraska.’ On July 10th, 1987, Wilber was proclaimed, ‘Czech Capital of the U.S.A.’ Welcome to Wilber and Enjoy the Celebration! SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT information can be obtained by contacting [email protected]August 19-21, 2017 Family-Friendly Events in Crete & Wilber, NE Hosted by Crete & Wilber Chamber of Commerce www.wilberchamberofcommerce.com www.cretechamber.org 3RD ANNUAL Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8 Downtown Crete, Nebraska For schedule of events, go to www.cretepumpkinfest.com or visitnebraska.com. For more information, contact the Crete Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF NE BEARD/MUSTACHE CONTEST Gentlemen — Start Your Whiskers www.wilberchamberofcommerce.com Contact: 402-821-7029 Winners announced: 5:30 pm Saturday, Bandstand doane.edu
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Nebraska Czechs of WilberLarry D. Shestak, President & the Czech Festival Team
For more information call 1-888-4WILBER or visit
www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com
Pre-Festival Celebration • Thursday, August 36:30 p.m. Legion Bingo .............................................................................3rd & Wilson7:30-11:30 p.m. Hotel Wilber ...............................................................................Beer Garden7:30-11:30 p.m. The Chelewski Brothers ..............................................................Free Dance
Featuring the Wilber Czech Dancers at Hotel Wilber at 8 p.m. Special appearance by Wilber Alumni Band
Friday, August 41:00 p.m. Vendors Open for Business. ........................................................ Downtown1-4 p.m. Skalak Family Band .....................................................................Bandstand Sponsored by Barnas Drug1-3 p.m. Czech Bingo................................................................Czech Cultural Center2-5 p.m. Costume Exhibit .................................... ......................Kuncl Funeral Home3-4 p.m. Chat with a Czech ......................................................Czech Cultural Center5-6:30 p.m. Accordion Jamboree ..................................... .....................Outdoor Theater6:30 p.m. Community Awards ......................................................................Bandstand6:45 p.m. Wilber Alumni Dancers ...............................................................Bandstand7 p.m. Children’s Parade ................................... ....................................Main Street7-11 p.m. Band: Red Raven.................... .................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7:30-9 p.m. Art Show .....................................................................Czech Cultural Center8 - 9:30 p.m. Wilber Czech Dancers.................... ................................... Outdoor Theater8:00 p.m. Little Tuggers Tractor Pull ...........................................................Post Office Registration at 8 p.m., 8:30 pull time8:00 p.m. Legion Bingo......................................... ....................................3rd & Wilson8 p.m. Gold Star Martial Arts .................................................................. Bandstand8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ................................................Hotel Wilber9:30 p.m. Tales of the Czechs ............................................. ...............Outdoor Theater
Saturday, August 57-11 a.m. Czech Days Breakfast ..........................................................Wilber Fire Hall Wilber Boy Scout Troop 1017:30 a.m. Duck & Dumpling Run .............................................................3rd & Wilson8 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament .....................................................Legion Park9-1 p.m. Costume Exhibit .......................................................... Kuncl Funeral Home9:30-12:30 p.m. Car Show ......................................................... In Front of Dvoracek Library Sponsored by Wilber-Clatonia FFA & FFA Alumni10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ...............................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce.................. Dvoracek Library10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree ....................................................................Bandstand10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Art Show .....................................................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show ............................................................................Extension Office11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers .................................................................Bandstand11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio..........................................................................T.J. Sokol HallNoon Introductions-Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale ..........BandstandNoon Introductions-Czech Queens .......................................................Bandstand
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August 4, 5 & 6, 2017Wilber, Nebraska
Vítáme Vás“We Welcome You”
Silent Auction - Sokol Hall
Grand Marshall of the Wilber Czech Festival (Saturday and Sunday parades)
Nebraska Secretary of State John GaleHe will be accompanied by his wife, Carol
Wilber CzechMuseum9 a.m.-6 p.m.
“Poetic History of Wilber, dictionaries, “Tales of the Czechs,” cookbooks and
other books, rag rugs and much more!
Church ServicesCatholic Mass
Czech traditional hymnsSaturday 6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.
Noon Czech Heritage Demonstration ...............................Czech Cultural Center1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony ...............................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE .................... Theme: 150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska3:15 p.m. Program ...............................................................................Outdoor Theater
Introductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak; Mayor Roger Chrans and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.
3:30-5 p.m. Talent Contest .....................................................................Outdoor Theater4-5 p.m. Concert Milligan Brass Band .......................................................Sokol Hall4-5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera .......Czech Cultural Center4-7 p.m. Costume Exhibit ..........................................................Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Angie Kriz-Bellevue, NE ............................................................Hotel Wilber4 p.m. 11th Annual Bohemian Tractor Pull ................................ 3rd & School St.5 p.m. W-C Alumni Band Concert ...........................................................Sokol Hall5-5:15 p.m. Introduction: talent by Wilber Czech Queen, Prince & Princess5:15-6:15 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda ................................... Outdoor Theater5:30 p.m. Beard/Mustache Contest Winner Announced .........................Bandstand6:00 p.m. Legion Bingo .............................................................................3rd & Wilson6:15 p.m. Southeast NE Bohemian Bagpipe Band ......................... Outdoor Theater7-11 p.m. Band: Mark Vyhlidal ................................................................T.J. Sokol Hall7:30 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant ...................................... Outdoor Theater8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE ................................................Hotel Wilber8-11 p.m. Teen Dance by c/urb - Free dance and snacks .............. 3rd & School St.9 p.m. Tales of the Czechs ............................................................ Outdoor Theater
Sunday, August 67:15-11:15 a.m. Breakfast .........................................................................Catholic Church8:15 a.m. Community Worship .....................................................Outdoor Theater9-1 p.m. Costume Exhibit ......................................................Kuncl Funeral Home10 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorcycle Show .................................................................... Food Mesto10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree ...............................................................Bandstand10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration ..........................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce ............. Dvoracek Library10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show.................................................................Czech Cultural Center10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show....................................................................... Extension Office11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers .............................................................Bandstand11:30 a.m. Ostry Family Singers ............................................................TJ Sokol Hall Noon Czech Heritage Demonstration ..........................Czech Cultural CenterNoon Introductions-Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale ..........Bandstand Noon Introductions-Czech Queens .......................................................Bandstand1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony ...........................................................Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band2 p.m. PARADE ................ Theme: 150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska4-5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera ..Czech Cultural Center4-5 p.m. Concert: Milligan Brass Band .................................................Sokol Hall4-6 p.m. Skalak Family Band ....................................................................Fox Hole
4-7 p.m. Costume Exhibit ......................................................Kuncl Funeral Home4-8 p.m. Danny Bruha-Elyria, NE ........................................................Hotel Wilber4:30 p.m. Program ..........................................................................Outdoor Theater
Introductions by Nebraska Czechs of Wilber President Larry Shestak, Mayor Roger Chrans, State Czech Queens and special guests throughout the afternoon and evening.
4:45-5:30 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda ...............................Outdoor Theater5 p.m. Kolace Eating Contest .............................................................Bandstand5:30-6:30 p.m. The Freeoufs ...................................................................Outdoor Theater6:00 p.m. Wilber Chamber of Commerce Drawing ..............................Bandstand6:00 p.m. Legion Bingo ........................................................................3rd & Wilson7-11 p.m. Band: Czechlanders Orchestra .................................................T.J. Sokol 6:30-7 p.m. Dance Contest ......... Outdoor Theater, Music by Maureen Beck & Friends7 p.m. Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant .................................Outdoor Theater
Celebrating 32 Years
DVORACEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Visit the outdoor Czech Story Book Walk
New to Program
The 57th AnnualCzech Festival will be held
August 3, 4 & 5, 2018
1895 Hotel Wilber2nd & Wilson St., (1 block north of bandstand) 402-821-2020.Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Roast Duck, Pork and Polish Sausage dinners served with dumplings, kraut, rye bread, kolache, applesauce, soft drinks. Lighter lunch meals and kids meal items available. Air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. The shaded beer garden and Czech Cellar are open nightly until 12:30 a.m. featuring wine, beer and Czech beer.Polka bands at Hotel Wilber during festival will be Fri., Aug. 5, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. • Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE Sat., Aug. 6, 4-8 p.m. • Angie Kriz, Bellevue, NE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. • Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE Sun., Aug. 7 4-8 p.m. • Danny Bruha, Elyria, NE
St. Wencelaus Catholic Church501 N. Wilson St., Kolache stand downtown Mass; Saturday- 6 p.m.Sunday Breakfast: 7:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass: 10 a.m. Five blocks north of bandstand.
Lutheran Church204 S. School St. Saturday/Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday: 4-7 p.m. Duck & country style pork dinners, wiener lunch plates. Dinners: kraut, dumplings, apple rings, rye bread, dessert & drink. Air conditioned, handicapped accessible.
Wilber United Methodist Church223 W. 4th St. The Methodists are in the process of building a new church at the same location. Please stop by and check us out.
American Legion Post 101Legion Bingo and Hamburger Stand Downtown bandstand area. Flag Raising at Post Office. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, polish dogs, hot dogs, kraut, ice tea, pop, bottled water, Schwan’s ice cream treats. Legion Park build-ing open Saturday and Sunday for refreshments.
T.J. SokolsOpen Friday at 4 p.m.Sat./Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Pork sandwiches, Polish sausage, hot dogs, kraut, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, kolache and beverages. Dances, Friday-Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Air Conditioned Comfort. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Ostry Family Singers. Handicapped accessible.
Czech’erd Flag BarNext to First State Bank, Fri.: “Velvet Elvis,” 8 p.m.-close. Sat., rock with “The Victims” 8 p.m.-close (children allowed if accompanied by a parent). Thursday & Sunday, Karaoke
Wilber-Clatonia FFA Chapter Food BarnServing west of bandstand. Specializing in pork and pork reubens. Saturday-Car Show: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dvoracek Library
Wilber Boy Scout Troop #101Czech Days Breakfast, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilber Fire Hall, 4th & Main
Keller Farms Custom SprayingDarin & Wendy Keller,
Wilber, NE
• Competitive Rates• GPS Mapping Available• 2 Trucks and Sprayers• Pre and Post Applications• Family Owned and Operated with 16 Years Experience
Cell: 402-239-1053
“Call Us! We will get it done;
Right!”
Home: 402-821-2580
Liz Zikmund helped further Czech culture and heritage through her artwork and much of it can be seen in Wilber and the state as many
of her designs were adopted by the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber. One of her most famous drawings is of the ‘Dancing Couple,’ which is now the property of the Nebraska Czechs of Wilber.
Enjoy a two bedroom bungalow
Hosts: Larry and Teri Shestak402-826-0182 or 402-826-4148www.normasnook.biz
Pizza • Cold DrinksSnacks • Ice
523 S. Main • 402-821-3345
If you are wearing a Czech Costume, stop at the Information Booth for a
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Children’s Parade Friday at 7:00 p.m. on 3rd St. from Court to Main St.Grand Parade begins at 2 p.m. Saturday & SundayParade forms in Legion Park at 12:30 p.m. and follows arrowed route.Dignitaries are allowed to turn off at 7th & Main to get to necessary engagements. 1. Outdoor Theatre2. Dvoracek Memorial Library3. Post Office4. Lutheran Church5. United Methodist Church6. Hotel Wilber7. Bandstand8. Czech Museum9. Police Station10. Information/Regist. Booth11. T.J. Sokol Hall12. Swimming Pool13. Extension Office-Quilt Show14. Downtown Legion Building
15. Czech Craft Shop16. Catholic Church-5 blocks north of Bandstand17. American Legion Downtown Building18. Handicap Parking19. Handicap Parking20. Legion Park Building - 4 blocks south21. Port-A-Potty22. Port-A-Potty23. Port-A-Potty24. Port-A-Potty25. Port-A-Potty26. Kuncl Funeral Home27. Czech Cultural Center28. Court House
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Win a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4
Drawing at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Bandstand
Don’t forget the annual Vehicle Raffle!
• Stop in for the Hotel’s famous duck, pork and sausage dinners! • Cool off in the Czech Cellar! • Dance in the beer garden