Our Most Extensive Church Picnic Calendar Yet

Church picnic season is about to get underway in Fayette County and the surrounding area. There will be feasts and entertainment almost every weekend from now until the fall. Some of the churches have not finalized details yet, but we have confirmed the following dates. So mark them on your calendar now. Check for updates and even more picnics around the entire state from the Texas Polka News at www.polkabeat. com/church-picnics. If we missed any, send dates and details to andy@fayettecountyrecord. com.

Palm Sunday, April 13 

Sacred Heart School Spring Festival

La Grange KC Hall (190 Brown St., La Grange, TX 78945)

Half barbecue chicken plate with German potatoes, coleslaw, pinto beans and dessert served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., to-go plates available inside. Plates $15. Cake walk and plant wheel starts at 11 a.m. Games start at 11 a.m. Auction starts at 12:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Catholic School in La Grange.

Easter Sunday, April 20 Moulton Easter Picnic

St. Joseph Social Center (611 N Pecan St, Moulton, TX 77975) Mass at 10 a.m. Fried chicken dinner served at 10:30 a.m., plates $15. Easter egg hunt, auction at 1 p.m., country store and more. Live music by Ken Brothers & The Fender Bender Band.

Sunday, April 27 

St. Michael Catholic Church Spring Festival 

Weimar Veteran’s Memorial Park (503 Park Dr, Weimar, TX 78962) Fried chicken and sausage dinner served at 11 a.m. Plates $14. Drive-through take-home plates available at St. Michael Family Center.Auction at 1 p.m. Bingo 2-6 p.m. Antique and classic car show and kids games. Bounce house 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Music by The Czechaholics at 11 a.m., Mark Halata and Texavia at 2 p.m. and The Blue Denim Band from 5-8 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Hostyn Mayfest

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church (936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945) Barbecue pork and sausage dinner with all the trimmings served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., drive-through 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Plates $15. Hamburgers available after 3 p.m. Auction at 1 p.m. Bingo 1:30-5:30 p.m. Games, country store, drawings, silent auction, plant wheel, cake wheel and more. Music throughout the day by Texas Sound Check and Czechaholics.

Sunday, May 18 Waldeck Picnic

Waldeck Lutheran Church (6915 Waldeck Church Ln, Ledbetter, TX 78946) Chicken fried steak meal with buttered potatoes, green beans and gravy served from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Plates $15. Country store, face painting, homemade ice cream, cake walk and more. Prize drawing at 12:30 p.m. Tickets $20 or three for $50. For meal or drawing tickets call or text (979) 249-6551. Tickets are also available at Round Top Farm and Ranch and Carmine State Bank.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Preschool Annual Picnic 

La Grange KC Hall (190 Brown St., La Grange, TX 78945) Worship service inside the hall. Barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions, music, games and more.

Sunday, May 25 

Sacred Heart Parish in Hallettsville Spring Picnic 

Hallettsville KC Hall (321 US-77, Hallettsville, TX 77964) Fried chicken and stew dinner served 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. inside the hall, drivethrough 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner tickets $13. Cake walk, country store, religious articles booth, hamburgers, and more.Auction at 1 p.m. Music under the main pavilion by Kovanda Czech Band 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free dance under the Polka Pavilion/ Biergarten by Texas Sound Check and Red Ravens 1-8 p.m.

Shiner Spring Picnic

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (102 S Avenue G Shiner, TX, 77984) Details TBA.

St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Serbin Homecoming Picnic

Serbin Picnic Grounds (1011 County Road 212 Giddings, TX, 78942) Details TBA

Sunday, June 1 

Flatonia Sacred Heart Spring Picnic Sacred Heart Church (516 S Faires St, Flatonia, TX 78941); Kettle-fried chicken and stew dinner with potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut and dessert.

Sunday, June 8 

St. Rose of Lima Parish Picnic

Schulenburg KC Hall (405 South St, Schulenburg, TX 78956) Fried chicken and sausage dinner served at 10:30 a.m. (drive-through) and 11 a.m. (dine-in). Plates $14. Live and silent auction starting at 12:30 p.m. Bingo, cake/ plant walk, country store, Jimbo’s Italian Ice, kids’activities area and more. Free live music starting around 4:30 p.m. (after the auction) by The Matt Bonner Band. Hamburgers and tamales served in the afternoon and evening.

Saturday, June 14 

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church Picnic St. Michael’s Park (310 Frio St., Winchester, TX 78945) Details TBA.

Sunday, June 15 Ammannsville Picnic

Ammannsville KJT Hall (7904 Mensik Rd, Schulenburg, TX 78956) Ammannsville-style fried chicken and sausage dinner. Plates $15. Auction, kids games and more. Music throughout the day by Czechaholics and Mark Halata and Texavia.

Sunday, June 29 Plum Feast

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (126 Plum Church Rd, Plum, TX 78952) Fried chicken dinner with Plum’s famous homemade sausage. Plates $15.Auction at 1 p.m. Country store, kids games and more. Bingo 2-5 p.m. Hamburgers served 4:30-7 p.m. Live music by Ken Brothers and Chris Janca from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Mark Halata and Texavia from 1-5 p.m.

Friday, July 4 St. John Picnic

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7026 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956) St. John’s famous fried chicken and stew dinner. Auction, kids games, live music throughout the day. Fireworks at night (if conditions permit).

Sunday, July 6 Dubina Picnic

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (4148 FM 1383, Schulenburg, TX 78956) Fried chicken and sausage dinner. Live auction, games, country store and more. Live music throughout the day. More details TBA.

Sunday, July 20 Moravia Picnic

Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Picnic Grounds (11159 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78945) Fried chicken and stew dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Plates $13. Live auction at 1 p.m., country store, games, cake walk and bingo. Live music throughout the day by Mark Halata and Texavia and Fender Bender Band.

Sunday, July 27 

Friday, August 15 

Camp Lone Star BBQ and Auction Fundraiser

Camp Lone Star (2016 Camp Lone Star Rd, La Grange, TX 78945) Special music program at 10:30 a.m. Outdoor worship service under the canopy of trees at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions, fun and fellowship. Swimming pool open for kids.

Praha Picnic

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (821 FM 1295, Flatonia, Texas 78941)

Praha’s famous fried chicken and stew dinner. Live auction, country store, games, and more. Live music throughout the day. More details TBA.

Sunday, August 24 

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Cistern Annual Homecoming Picnic Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church (113 Manchester St, Flatonia, TX 78941)

Fried chicken and sausage dinner with potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut and dessert. More details TBA.

St. Mary Catholic Church Bazaar

Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall (104 W Colorado Sky St, Ellinger, TX 78938)

Fried chicken and sausage dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Live auction, silent auction, games, variety booth and more. Live music by The Bandits.

Sunday, August 31 High Hill Picnic

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (2833 FM 2672 Schulenburg, TX 78956)

Fried chicken and stew dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Live auction, country store, kids games and much more. Live music throughout the day. More details TBA.

Fayetteville Picnic

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (205 E Bell St, Fayetteville, TX 78940)

Barbecue pork and sausage dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Country auction, games, music and more.

Warda Picnic

Holy Cross Lutheran Church (600 FM 1482 Giddings, TX, 78942)

Worship service at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary. Barbecue brisket, pork and chicken dinner served beginning at 9:30 a.m. Live music 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cold refreshments, kids activities, country store, bake sale and more. Ladies Aid Silent auction 1-6 p.m. Live auction at 5:30 p.m. Hamburgers and nachos available after 4 p.m.

Hallettsville Fall Picnic

Hallettsville KC Hall (321 US-77, Hallettsville, TX 77964) Details TBA.

Shiner Fall Picnic

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (102 S Avenue G Shiner, TX, 77984) Details TBA.

Sunday, September 21 Holman Picnic

Holman Parish Hall (9937 FM 155, La Grange, TX 78945)

Online auction and drive-through meal only. Fried chicken, sausage, buttered potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, pickle and dessert.

Sunday, September 28 Wendish Fest

Serbin Picnic Grounds (1011 County Road 212 Giddings, TX, 78942) Details TBA

Sunday, October 5 Hostyn Fall Feast

Queen of the Holy Rosary Church (936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945) Details TBA