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Heritage Fest Celebrated in LG

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 20:37

Texas Czech Slovak royalty on hand for the opening ceremonies.

Representatives from the Austin Aquafest Organization, which ran from 1962 to 1998 made a $25,000 donation to the Czech Center from funds the group still had.

Texas Czech Slovak Little Princess Lillie Karstedt stopped by the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter booth to play with some of the dogs up for adoption at the fest.

A number of historic farm tractors were on display at Heritage Fest.

The Lavaca County Line Band and Mark Halata & Texavia entertained crowds with music during the day Saturday.

This 1939 hay baling press was in action Saturday for folks to see how hay used to be baled.

The new blacksmith shop on the Czech Center grounds was fired up for visitors Saturday.

Lots of classic cars were on the grounds of the Czech Center for a show that was part of Heritage Fest.

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange hosted its Heritage Fest Friday and Saturday in La Grange. Here are some snap shots of the fun.

Photos by Jeff Wick