Wendish Fest

09/08/2026

Are you interested in entering the 38th Annual Wendish Fest Coffee Cake Bake-Off? We have four different categories for the competition and encourage all ages to join. It is free to enter!

For more information about Wendish Fest on Sunday, September 27, visit our website: texaswends.org.

09/02/2026

Did you attend Wendish Fest last year? You might see some familiar faces on PBS this month! The Texas Wends are featured in an upcoming episode of PBS' Texas Monthly Presents: The Story.

You can watch the episode online starting September 13: https://www.pbs.org/show/texas-monthly-presents-the-story/

It will also air on TV a few weeks after the online release. Check your local PBS listings for exact dates and times in your area.

08/31/2026

Wendish Fest has been nominated for Best Festival in Texas in the Guide to Texas' Best of Texas Awards, and we're honored to be recognized. Please take a moment to vote for Wendish Fest at https://www.guidetotx.com/giddings/arts-entertainment/wendish-fest-texas-wendish-heritage-museum?from=badge

Thank you for your support, and feel free to share this post to help spread the word. You can vote once per day. Voting closes August 31. See you all at The 38th Annual Wendish Fest!

08/28/2026

Our second Wendish Fest giveaway is now open on the Texas Wendish Heritage Society & Museum’s page!

We are just a few weeks away from Wendish Fest and are hosting another Wendish noodle 1 lb. bag giveaway that will close on Sunday evening. Enter now for a chance to win! You will need to be attending the festival to pick up your prize.

Entry rules:
1. Like this post and share a past Wendish Fest memory.
2. You must like/follow the Texas Wendish Heritage Society & Museum and Wendish Fest page.
3. For extra entries: Share this post or tag 3 friends in the comments!

Make sure to visit our website, to check out the schedule of events and local lodging options: https://www.texaswends.org/wendish-fest

How do I know if I am entered in the contest?
If Wendish Fest's official page likes your comment that means you are entered in the contest! If you are the winner, we will contact you and arrange pickup via email. The contest winner will be announced on Monday morning at 9:30AM CT. Good luck!

08/25/2026

We cannot wait for the festival on September 27, 2026! If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the event, contact us at [email protected] or (979) 366-2441.

We’re excited to share that we recently received a Platinum Sponsorship from Walmart, located at 2374 E. Austin Street, in support of this year’s Wendish Fest! Thank you, Walmart Giddings, for your continued generosity and support of the festival.

If you or your business is interested in sponsoring Wendish Fest, contact us at [email protected] or (979) 366-2441.

08/13/2026

For the first time ever, we will be hosting a raffle at Wendish Fest that will benefit the Texas Wendish Heritage Society. The drawing will take place during the festival on September 27, 2026. Winners do not need to be present to win.

You can grab your raffle tickets from a Texas Wendish Heritage Society board member, at the museum, online through our shop, or by contacting [email protected].

Check out the raffle items and purchase your online raffle tickets here: https://texaswendishshop.square.site/product/2026-wendish-fest-raffle-tickets/GDPR3NOHZP23JMTS2NBSGBR3?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Support Wendish Fest and enter for your chance to win one of 15 exciting prizes!Prizes:Noodles for 1 Year (one package mailed each month for 12 months)Noodles for 1 Year (one package mailed each month for 12 months)Noodles for 1 Year (one package mailed each month for 12 months)Four (4) meal tickets...

08/12/2026

Our first Wendish Fest giveaway is now open and the winner will be announced on Friday! Check out the post for details on how to enter.

Craving our famous Wendish noodles? Wendish Fest is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! We're launching a series of special online giveaways to get ready for the festival. Enter now for a chance to win a 1 lb. bag of delicious Wendish noodles! You will need to be attending the festival to pick up your prize.

Entry rules:
1. Like this post and write in the comments what activity you are most excited about checking out at the festival. You can earn an extra entry by letting us know how many times you have attended the festival or if this is your first time joining us.
2. You must like/follow the Texas Wendish Heritage Society & Museum and Wendish Fest page.
3. For extra entries: Share this post or tag 3 friends in the comments!

Make sure to visit our website, to check out the schedule of events and local lodging options: https://www.texaswends.org/wendish-fest

How do I know if I am entered in the contest?
If Wendish Fest's official page likes your comment that means you are entered in the contest! If you are the winner, we will contact you and arrange pickup via email. The contest winner will be announced on Friday afternoon at 4PM CT. Good luck!

08/05/2026

Visit our website to check out the full event schedule and local lodging options: https://www.texaswends.org/wendish-fest

Planning a trip to Giddings for Wendish Fest on September 27? Check out the full event schedule and local lodging options on our website. The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum is just 6 miles from downtown Giddings. We encourage you to stay with one of our lodging partners, as the museum receives support from local Hotel/Motel taxes during Wendish Fest.

https://www.texaswends.org/wendish-fest

07/28/2026