2024 (Updated 4/18/2024)
Please send picnic dates and info to andy@texaspolkanews.com.
Sunday, April 28
St. Michael Spring Festival at Weimar Veterans’ Memorial Park (503 Park Dr, Weimar, TX 78962)
Fried chicken and sausage dinner starting at 11 a.m. Plates $12. Auction at 1 p.m. Bingo 2-6 p.m. Kids games, country store, cake walk, treasure chest, mechanical bull. Bounce house 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music by Czechaholics at 11 a.m., Chris Rybak at 2 p.m. and Texas Sundown Band 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5
Hostyn Mayfest at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church (936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945)
Polka Mass at 10 a.m. outdoors under the tent. BBQ Pork and Sausage Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plates $14. Auction at 1 p.m. Bingo 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Music throughout the day by Texas Sound Check and the Czechaholics.
St. Anthony De Padua Bazzar at Strabanek Park (Corner of 5th and Main in Danbury, TX)
BBQ Brisket and Sausage with Homemade Trimmings beginning at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until food runs out. Plates for $15.00. Homemade goodies. Auction beginning at 12:30 p.m. Raffle, booths, country store, kids games and more. Music by Duke Gamino.
St. Matthias Annual Bazaar (302. S. Magnolia Blvd, Magnolia, TX 77355)
St. Rose of Lima Fiesta (3600 Brinkman St, Houston, TX 77018)
Fun for the whole family 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dinner by Ben's Chuck Wagon, ice cold beverages, children’s midway, face painting, silent auction and drawing. Live music by The Telstars.
Sunday, May 19
Waldeck Lutheran Church Picnic (6915 Waldeck Church Ln., Ledbetter, TX 78946)
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Preschool 29th Annual Picnic and Auction at the La Grange KC Hall (190 S. Brown St., La Grange, TX 78945)
Barbecue brisket and sausage meal with buttered potatoes, green beans, and homemade bread, served from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dine-in or Drive-through. All plates $16. Meal and raffle tickets available at the KC Hall on the day of the event, also at La Grange Chevron, Lukas Bakery, Weikel’s Bakery and Mt. Calvary Preschool. Worship service at 9 a.m., live music starting at 10:30 a.m. Auction at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
Sacred Heart Spring Picnic at Hallettsville KC Hall (321 US-77 South, Hallettsville, TX 77964)
Fried chicken and stew dinner 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Plates for $12. Auction at 1 p.m. Cake walk, country store, games and more. Bingo noon to 6 p.m. Washer pitching tournament at 5 p.m. Music by Kovanda Czech Band, Texas Sound Check and the Red Ravens
Shiner Spring Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church (102 S. Avenue G, Shiner, TX 77984)
Serbin Homecoming Picnic (1011 Co Rd 212, Giddings, TX 78942)
Sunday, June 2
Sacred Heart Church Picnic in Flatonia (516 S Faires St, Flatonia, TX 78941)
St. Mary’s Picnic (101 Church Street, Windthorst, TX 76389)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill Annual Fundraiser (8626 FM 1105)
Sunday, June 9
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic (1648 FM 340, Hallettsville, TX 77964)
Mass, Special St. Mary’s stew and sausage dinner, Country store, bingo, live auction, crafts, cake walk, plant walk, train rides, ball throw, ring toss, fish pond and bounce house. Music by Texas Sound Check at 11 a.m., The Red Ravens at 2:30 p.m. and Czech Wine Stompers at 6 p.m..
St. Rose of Lima Parish Festival at Schulenburg Hall (405 South St, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
Saturday, June 15
St. Michael Lutheran Church Annual Picnic (700 Frio Street, Winchester, TX 78945)
Sunday, June 16
Ammannsville Picnic at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (7904 Mensik Rd, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
Sunday, June 23
Plum Feast at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church (126 Plum Church Rd, La Grange, TX 78945)
Thursday, July 4
St. John Picnic (7026 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
Sunday, July 7
Dubina Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (4148 FM1383, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
Sunday July 21
Moravia Picnic at Ascenion of Our Lord Catholic Church (11134 FM 957, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
Sunday, August 4
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Country Festival (1031 Church Ln, New Ulm, Texas 78950)
Sunday, August 11
St. Michael’s Fall Festival at Veterans Memorial Park (503 Park Dr, Weimar, TX 78962)
Thursday, August 15
Praha Picnic at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (821 FM-1295, Flatonia, TX 78941)
Praha’s famous fried chicken and stew dinner. Mass, kids games, booths and more. Live music TBA.
Sunday, August 18
St. Monica Catholic Church Homecoming Festival (306 S. Nolan Dr., Cameron, TX)
Sunday, August 25
Cistern Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church (113 Manchester St., Cistern, TX 78941)
Fried chicken and V&V Sausage dinner served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., plates $14 for adults and $7 for children. Live music by The Czechaholics from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cake walk, country store, games, balloon artist, water slide, magic show and more. Karaoke and live music with Vic Rodriguez from 4-7 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church Bazaar in Ellinger (815 St. Mary's Church Rd, Fayetteville, TX 78940)
Sunday, September 1
St. John the Baptist Annual Feast (207 E Bell St., Fayetteville, TX 78940)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fall Picnic (Hallettsville KC Hall - 321 US-77 South, Hallettsville, TX 77964)
Fried chicken and stew dinner served 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Auction at 12:30 p.m. Music TBA
Shiner Fall Picnic at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church (102 S. Avenue G, Shiner, TX 77984)
Shiner’s famous fried chicken, sausage and stew plats. Country auction, kids’ games and more. Live music TBA.
High Hill Picnic at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church (2833 FM 2672, Schulenburg, TX 78956)
St. Stanislaus Homecoming Festival (9175 FM Road 1371, Chappell Hill, Texas 77426)
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Parish Bazaar (500 West Davilla, Granger, Texas 76530)
BBQ, sausage and dressing dinner served at 11 a.m. Cake walk, ring toss, toy booth, fish pond and more. Live music TBA.
Nada Picnic at Nativity of the Bessed Virgin Mary Church (1261 Old Nada Rd., Nada, TX 77460)
Sunday, September 8
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church Homecoming Picnic (6633 FM 2269, Marak, Texas 76518)
Sunday, September 15
Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill Parish Bazaar (8626 FM 1105, Jarrell, TX 76537)
St. Joseph Church Picnic (601 N. Pecan St., Moulton, Texas, 77975)
Sunday, September 24
Immaculate Conception Church (Sealy KC Hall - 1310 US-90, Sealy, TX 77474)
Sunday, September 29
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in String Prairie (405 St. Mary’s Rd., Rosanky, TX)
Always the last Sunday in September. Mass is at 10 a.m. BBQ Brisket lunch with all the trimmings (dine-in or to go), music TBA, country store, sweet booth, ring toss, cold drinks and live auction for a fun filled afternoon
Sunday, October 6
Fall Feast at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church in Hostyn (936 FM 2436, La Grange, TX 78945)
Saturday, October 5
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pin Oak (732 FM 2104, Smithville, TX)
Always the first Saturday in October. Mass, BBQ pork and beef meal including homemade cole slaw, homemade noodle, beans, buttered potatoes and more begins serving at 5 p.m. (dine -in or to go). Lots of fun games to play outside and live auction begins at 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 20
St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Smithville (204 Mills St.)
Always the third Sunday in October. Mass will be at 10 a.m. BBQ chicken and sausage dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. (dine-in or to go). Live music by The Wren Family, raffle, cake wheel, and kids games all afternoon. Live auction begins at 1 p.m.
Guardian Angel Catholic Church Bazaar (5610 Demel St., Wallis, TX 77485)
Barbecue beef brisket, chicken and sausage with homemade dressing, potatoes and green beans (Dine in or to go). Cold drinks and homemade desserts. Serving starts at 10:30 am. Silent auction and live auction. More details TBA.
Church Picnics
To add a picnic to the list or make corrections, send information to andy@texaspolkanews.com.
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