Mark your calendars and clear your Saturday schedule because September 27th, 2025 is going to be HUGE. The 30th Annual Kolache Fest is rolling into Hallettsville, and this isn’t just any festival – this is three decades of perfecting the ultimate Texas celebration!
Think about it: 30 years of families perfecting their kolache recipes, 30 years of building the perfect festival experience, and 30 years of people saying “This is the best day ever!” Now it’s your turn to see what all the fuss is about.
Your Perfect Saturday Starts at Dawn
Morning Rush: Lace up those running shoes for the 5K that kicks off downtown – what better way to work up an appetite for kolaches? Even if running isn’t your thing, stick around because the parade is coming through mid-morning and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
Then the Real Fun Begins: Head over to the KC Hall where the magic happens all day long!
What’s Going to Blow Your Mind
The Food Scene That’ll Change Your Life
- BBQ Cookoff: Pitmasters battling it out for bragging rights (and you get to taste the results!)
- Pie & Kolache Baking Contest: 30 years of family recipes going head-to-head – this is where legends are made
- Kolache Eating Contest: Think you can handle it? Prove it!
- World’s Biggest Pizza: Because sometimes you need something massive to balance out all those kolaches
Entertainment That Keeps Going All Day
Live music that’ll have you dancing, a car show featuring rides that’ll make you drool, and dancing that’ll get everyone moving. This isn’t background music – this is full-on entertainment designed to make your day unforgettable.
Shopping That’s Actually Worth Your Time
Forget the usual festival junk! These vendors bring handmade goods, fashion finds, toys, and unique items you can’t get anywhere else. It’s like a treasure hunt where you actually find treasure.
Fun for Every Single Person
- Kids Area: Activities designed to keep the little ones happy (and give parents a breather!)
- 42 Domino Tournament: For those who like their competition with a side of strategy
- Something for Everyone: Whether you’re 5 or 85, there’s something here calling your name
The Details You Need Right Now
- When: Saturday, September 27th, 2025 (30th anniversary – this is going to be SPECIAL!)
- Where: KC Hall, 321 US-77, Hallettsville, TX 77964
- Start Time: 5K begins downtown, parade mid-morning, then KC Hall festivities all day
- What to Bring: Your appetite, comfortable shoes, and maybe some extra space in the car for all your vendor finds
Getting There: Hallettsville is perfectly positioned in Southeast Texas – easy drive from Houston, San Antonio, or Austin. Small town charm, big festival energy.
Why This Year is Different
This isn’t just the 30th Kolache Fest – it’s 30 years of a community perfecting their craft, building relationships, and creating memories. The vendors know what people want, the cooks have had three decades to perfect their recipes, and the organizers have turned this into a science.
You’re not just attending a festival – you’re becoming part of a 30-year tradition that’s brought families together, supported the community, and created countless “remember when” stories.
Ready to Join the Fun?
Whether you want to compete, shop, eat, dance, or just soak up the atmosphere, this festival has your number. Check out their registration forms online if you want to enter any contests, or just show up ready to have the time of your life.
Stay Connected:
- Phone: (361) 798-2662
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Check online for registration forms and payment options
Don’t Be the Person Who Missed This
30 years from now, when people are talking about the 60th Annual Kolache Fest, you want to be able to say “I was there for the 30th!” This is one of those special anniversary years that people remember forever.
September 27th, 2025. Hallettsville, Texas. The sweetest day in Texas is calling your name – and trust us, you’re going to want to answer that call!
Get ready for kolaches, competition, community, and memories that’ll last way longer than the sugar rush!




