Thousands swarm Caldwell for annual Kolache Festival
Thousands swarm Caldwell for annual Kolache Festival
SEVERAL PEOPLE PARTICIPATED in the Kolache Festival’s Parade of Kroje (costumes). Tribune photo by Denise Squier
DANA YEZAK SOLD kolaches for Snook EEA during this year’s Kolache Festival in downtown Caldwell last Saturday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
ZACH ZGABAY AND JOE RYCHLIK act as masters of ceremonies during the opening ceremonies of this year’s Kolache Festival. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
Officially, about 8,000 people who either love the Czech culture, love going to festivals or love kolaches were in downtown Caldwell for the annual Kolache Festival last Saturday.
Other media sources reported approximately 15,000 were in attendance, however Burleson County Chamber of Commerce Director Susan Mott said, “I’ve heard from several people they thought the number was greater, but I feel s…