Announcing The 56th Annual National 2017
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WILBER CZECH FESTIVAL
Theme:
Vítáme Vás “We Welcome You”
150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska Bring Your Family and Friends and Join The Celebration!
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.”
Home of the Miss Czech-Slovak US Pageant
Silent Auction Czech Cultural Center
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Great Food • Parades • Entertainment Activities For All Ages Plus, Much More
August 4, 5 & 6, 2017 WILBER, NEBRASKA
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Grand Parade Begins at 2pm Saturday & Sunday Grand Marshall, Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale, will be accompanied by his wife, Carol
Children’s Parade Friday at 7:00pm on 3rd St. from Court to Main St. Nebraska Czechs of Wilber - Larry D. Shestak, President For more information, call 1-888-4WILBER or visit www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com
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Nebraska Czechs Of Wilber 56th Annual me Vás
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Wilber Czech Festival Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 4th, 5th & 6th! 2017 Theme: 150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska
Pre-Festival Celebration Thursday, August 3, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Free Dance! Hotel Wilber Beer Garden!
Hotel Wilber • 203 S. Wilson
Featuring the Chelewski Brothers, The Wilber Czech Dancers at Hotel Wilber 8 p.m., Special Appearance by the Wilber Alumni Band! Join The Fun!
Friday at the Hotel: Barry Boyce Band 8pm-12:30am Saturday: Angie Kriz 4pm-8pm Boyce Band 8pm-Close Sunday: Danny Bruha 4pm-8pm
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WILBER CZECH FESTIVAL
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GREAT FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND SO MUCH MORE
DINING ESTABLISHMENTS: 1895 HOTEL WILBER 2nd & 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 and Czech beer. Polka bands at Hotel Wilber during festival will be... Fri., August 4, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. • Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE.; Sat., August 5, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Angie Kriz - Bellevue, NE 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. • Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE Sun., August 6, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Danny Bruha, Elyria, NE
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ST. WENCELAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 501 N. Wilson St., Kolache stand downtown Polka 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.
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LUTHERAN CHURCH 204 S. School St. Sat/Sun: 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.
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223 W. 4th St., The Methodists are in the process of building a new church at the same location. Please stop by and check them out.
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 101 Legion 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 building open Saturday and Sunday for refreshments.
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Open Friday at 4p.m. Sat./Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-7 p.m., Pork sandwiches, Polish Sausages, hotdogs, 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.
(402) 826-3784 • Mail Service Available • Free Local Delivery • Computerized Tax & Insurance Records • 24-Hour Emergency Service
CZECH’ERD FLAG BAR Next 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 BARN
Small Engine Specialists, Inc.
Serving 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 #101 Czech Days Breakfast, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wilber Fire Hall, 4th & Main
We Service Everything We Sell!
Tyser Repair & Auto Sales General Auto & Farm Repair Irrigation Supplies T&L Pivot Service & Sales Aluminum Welding Quality Used Cars & Trucks Sales Owners: Greg & Becky Tyser
Tours, Events, Services and More! lebratin 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. “Poetic History of Wilber”, dictionaries, “Tales of the Czechs,” cookbooks and other books, rag rugs & much more!
2 p.m. Saturday: Parade 5 p.m. Saturday
New to program
Visit the outdoor Czech Story Book Walk
CHURCH SERVICES Catholic Mass Czech traditional hymns 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 510 N. Wilson St.
Community Service 8:15 a.m., Sunday Outdoor Theatre
Concert: Wilber Sokol Hall 10:15 a.m. Sunday
Wilber Care Center 2 p.m. Sunday: Parade DUCK & DUMPLING RUN FBLA Sponsored
3rd & Wilson (Downtown Bandstand)
7:30 a.m. Saturday August 5th
2 Mile Walk/Run and 10 K Run.
Entry fee of $25 by July 14th, guarantees T-shirt. After July 14th, entry fee is $30
T-Shirt not guaranteed after July 14th entries
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd
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PRE-FESTIVAL CELEBRATION: 6:30 p.m. Legion Bingo...3rd & Wilson 7:30-11:30 p.m. Hotel Wilber...Beer Garden 7:30-11:30 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
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Homemade Wieners • Bologna • Polish Summer Sausage • Jaternice • Jelita Bacon • Beef Jerky • Beef Serving Polish & Kraut Sandwiches & Hot Dogs for CZECH DAYS!
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th 1:00 p.m. 1-4 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 2-5 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. 7-11 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. 8-9:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m.-Close 9:30 p.m.
Vendors Open for Business...Downtown Skalak Family Band...Bandstand - Sponsored by Barnas Drug Czech Bingo...Czech Cultural Center Costume Exhibit...Kuncl Funeral Home Chat with a Czech...Czech Cultural Center Accordion Jamboree...Outdoor Theater Community Awards...Bandstand Wilber Alumni Dancers...Bandstand Children’s Parade...Main Street Band: Red Raven.. T.J. Sokol Hall Art Show...Czech Cultural Center Wilber Czech Dancers...Outdoor Theater Little Tuggers Tractor Pull...Post Office Registration at 8 p.m., 8:30 pull time Legion Bingo...3rd & Wilson Gold Star Martial Arts...Bandstand Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE...Hotel Wilber Tales of the Czechs...Outdoor Theater
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th 7-11 a.m. Czech Days Breakfast...Wilber Fire Hall - Wilber Boy Scout Troop 101 7:30 a.m. Duck & Dumpling Run...3rd & Wilson 8 a.m. Sand Volleyball Tournament...Legion Park 9-1 p.m. Costume Exhibit...Kuncl Funeral Home 9:30-12:30 p.m. Car Show...In Front of Dvoracek Library Sponsored by Wilber-Clatonia FFA & FFA Alumni 10 a.m. Czech Heritage Demonstration... Czech Cultural Center 10 a.m. Mini Lesson in Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce...Dvoracek Library 10-11:30 a.m. Accordion Jamboree...Bandstand 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Art Show...Czech Cultural Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quilt Show...Extension Office 11:30 a.m. Wilber Czech Dancers...Bandstand 11:30 a.m. Czechland Trio...T.J. Sokol Hall Noon Introductions-Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale...Bandstand Noon Introductions-Czech Queens...Bandstand Noon Czech Heritage Demonstration... Czech Cultural Center 1 p.m. Flag-Raising Ceremony...Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band 2 p.m. PARADE...Theme: 150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska 3:15 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. 3:30-5p.m. Talent Contest...Outdoor Theater 4-5 p.m. Concert Milligan Brass Band...Sokol Hall 4-5 p.m. Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera...Czech Cultural Center 4-7 p.m. Costume Exhibit...Kuncl Funeral Home 4-8 p.m. Angie Kriz - Bellevue, NE...Hotel Wilber 4 p.m. 11th Annual Bohemian Tractor Pull...3rd & School St. 5 p.m. W-C Alumni Band Concert...Sokol Hall 5-5:15 p.m. Introduction: talent by Wilber Czech Queen, Prince & Princess 5:15-6:15 p.m. Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/Beseda...Outdoor Theater 5:30 p.m. Beard/Mustache Contest Winner Announced...Bandstand 6:00 p.m. Legion Bingo...3rd & Wilson 6:15 p.m. Southeast NE Bohemian Bagpipe Band...Outdoor Theater 7-11 p.m. Band: Mark Vyhlidal...T.J. Sokol Hall 7:30 p.m. Miss Czech Slovak U.S. Pageant...Outdoor Theater 8 p.m.-Close Barry Boyce Band, Omaha, NE...Hotel Wilber 8-11 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 6th 7:15-11:15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 9-1 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10-11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m.-5p.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Noon Noon Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-6 p.m. 4-7 p.m. 4-8 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
4:45-5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7-11 p.m. 6:30-7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Breakfast...Catholic Church Community Worship...Outdoor Theater Costume Exhibit...Kuncl Funeral Home Motorcycle Show...Food Mesto Accordion Jamboree...Bandstand Czech Heritage Demonstration...Czech Cultural Center Mini Lesson In Czech - Mila Saskova-Pierce...Dvoracek Library Quilt Show...Extension Office Art Show...Czech Cultural Center Wilber Czech Dancers...Bandstand Ostry Family Singers...TJ Sokol Hall Czech Heritage Demonstration...Czech Cultural Center Intrductions-Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale...Bandstand Introductions-Czech Queens...Bandstand Flag-Raising Ceremony...Post Office American Legion Post No. 101 & Wilber-Clatonia H.S. Band PARADE...Theme: 150 Years of Czech Pioneers in Nebraska Memories of Christine Janda by June Kucera...Czech Cultural Center Concert: Milligan Brass Band...Sokol Hall Skalak Family Band...Fox Hole Costume Exhibit...Kuncl Funeral Home Danny Bruha, Elyria, NE...Hotel Wilber 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 Wilber Jr. Czech Dancers/ Beseda...Outdoor Theater Kolace Eating Contest...Bandstand The Freeoufs...Outdoor Theater Wilber Chamber of Commerce Drawing...Bandstand Legion Bingo...3rd & Wilson Band: Czechlanders Orchestra...T.J. Sokol Dance Contest...Outdoor Theater, Music by Maureen Beck & Friends Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. Pageant...Outdoor Theater
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WILBER CZECH FESTIVAL • AUGUST 4, 5 & 6 • WILBER, NE Theme:
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Campers Only: Showers & restroom facilities at the Municipal Swimming Pool (1 1/2 blks. S. of bandstand), will be open from 6-10am both days, no towels furnished
1. Outdoor Theatre 2. Dvoracek Memorial Library 3. Post Office 4. Lutheran Church 5. United Methodist Church 6. Hotel Wilber 7. Bandstand 8. Czech Museum 9. Police Station 10. Information/Regist. Booth 11. T.J. Sokol Hall 12. Swimming Pool 13. Extension Office-Quilt Show 14. Downtown Legion Building 15. Czech Craft Shop
16. Catholic Church 5 blocks North of Bandstand 17. American Legion Downtown Building 18. Handicap Parking 19. Handicap Parking 20. Legion Park Building - 4 blocks south 21. Port-A-Potty 22. Port-A-Potty 23. Port-A-Potty 24. Port-A-Potty 25. Port-A-Potty 26. Kuncl Funeral Home 27. Czech Cultural Center 28. Court House
Nebraska Czechs of Wilber - Larry D. Shestak, President For more information, call 1-888-4WILBER or visit www.nebraskaczechsofwilber.com
Kuncl Funeral Home Jeffrey R. Kuncl 131 W. 12th, Crete, NE 402.826.5178 jrkuncl@msn.com 607 W. 3rd, Wilber, NE 402.821.3275
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