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38th Annual Kolache Festival MISS KOLACHE FESTIVAL APPLICATION
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Deadline: Aug 18, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 09, 2023 9:00 am - Sep 09, 2023 4:00 pm (CDT)
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Free
About the event
About the application
1. Contestants will turn in a typed essay of 500 words or less on the topic: Preserving and
Promoting Czech Heritage. The introductory paragraph of the essay must contain
contestants name, address, birth date, name of school or college they are currently enrolled
in and Czech descent information such as, but not limited to, parents, grandparents and
great grandparents. The village of family origin in the Czech Republic, if known, can be
included, but is not required. Essays must be turned in by August 18 by 12:00 pm at the
Burleson County Chamber of Commerce – Caldwell office 301 N. Main. Late essays will not
be accepted.
2. Czech kroj (costume) is required at the presentation at the opening ceremonies.
3. Winner will be announced at the opening ceremonies of the Kolache Festival.
4. Winner will receive a $500 scholarship; payable after proof of enrollment in a college or
technical school is submitted.
WINNER RESPONSIBILITIES
The winner must be present at 9:00 a.m. for the opening ceremonies of the Kolache Festival, wearing their Czech kroj, and stay at the festival throughout the day to visit the various venues, car show, antique equipment show, quilt show and to be present during the awards ceremony for the Kolache Bake Show. The winner must be prepared to represent the festival at other various Czech related events throughout the year. Possible appearances to include: Burleson County Fair Parade, Czech Heritage/Cultural events in La Grange, Temple, West and other
possible Central Texas events. Winner is responsible for providing transportation to these events and will receive a travel reimbursement when traveling over 25 miles to an event to promote the Caldwell Kolache Festival. Winner is also responsible for arranging their own car, truck or float for the Burleson County Fair Parade.
Terms & Conditions
1. Must be between the ages of 17-25 and a resident of Burleson County.
2. Must be single.
3. Must be of Czech descent (50% Czech) and an active member of at least one Czech fraternal or service organization, such as but not limited to, SPJST, Texas Czech Heritage Society or the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum.
4. Must be enrolled in a state or private university (2 year or 4 year) or technical school.
5. Must not be pregnant or have given birth.
6. Must not have been convicted of any felony or treated for the use or abuse of drugs or
alcohol.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Contestants will turn in a typed essay of 500 words or less on the topic: Preserving and Promoting Czech Heritage. The introductory paragraph of the essay must contain contestants name, address, birth date, name of school or college they are currently enrolled in and Czech descent information such as, but not limited to, parents, grandparents and great grandparents. The village of family origin in the Czech Republic, if known, can be included, but is not required. Essays must be turned in by August 18 by 12:00 pm at the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce – Caldwell office 301 N. Main. Late essays will not be accepted. Please sign to make sure you understand the rules.
38th Annual Kolache Festival MISS KOLACHE FESTIVAL APPLICATION
38th Annual Kolache Festival
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