Celebrate Wendish Heritage at the 37th Annual Wendish Fest
Mark your calendars — Wendish Fest is happening on September 28, 2025 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds!
The annual Wendish Fest is a day of celebrating Texas Wendish culture and history through delicious Wendish food, unique cultural activities, folklife exhibits, demonstrations, and live polka music. The festival is a free, family-friendly event held outdoors at the historic Serbin Picnic Grounds on September 28 from 10AM-5PM. Lunch meal tickets can only be purchased at the festival, no presale tickets are available. We will be giving away a few bags of noodles and meal tickets prior to the festival. Follow us on our Facebook Page for Wendish Fest Giveaways!
If your business is interested in sponsoring the festival or becoming a vendor at the 37th Annual Wendish Fest, email: museum@texaswendish.org or call (979) 366-2441. Sponsorship levels start at $100. Silent auction items and In Kind donations will be considered for sponsorship of the festival.
Wendish Fest Sponsorship Levels:
Bronze: $100-250. Sponsor receives: Logo on event signage, Website Listing.
Silver: $250-500. Sponsor receives: Event Sponsor Banner Listing, Sponsor Announcements During Event, Website Listing, Social Media Features.
Gold: $500-1,000. Sponsor receives: All of the above and more.
Platinum: $1,000+. Sponsor receives: all of the above and exclusive signage.
In Kind Sponsor: Email us for more information at museum@texaswendish.org.
Plan your weekend in Giddings
Visit the City of Giddings website to learn more about all the fun attractions and places to eat in town. The museum is located six miles from downtown Giddings and receives support from the local Hotel/Motel taxes for this event. We encourage you to book your stay with one of our partners listed below.
Americas Best Value Inn Giddings – Reserve a room online
1600 E. Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3111
Best Western – Reserve a room online
2161 E. Hempstead Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-5000
Budget Inn – Reserve a room online
389 W. Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3839
Giddings Executive Inn – Reserve a room online
3556 E. Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-5791
Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast – Call to book a room
635 N. Main Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0601
Super 8 – Reserve a room online
4002 E. Austin Street
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-9666
Studio 6 – Reserve a room online
301 Cefco Ln
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 212-8191