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Kolache Bake Show
Kolache Booth
Kolache Eating Contest
Food Concession Show
Arts & Crafts Application
Kolache Krunch 5K Run/Walk 

Kolache Festival Sponsor Form

Kolache Coed Softball Tourn.

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MISS KOLACHE FESTIVAL GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY (Applicants must meet all of the following requirements)

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1.     Must be between the ages of 18-25 and a resident of Burleson County.

2.     Must be single.

3.     Must be of Czech descent and an active member of at least one Czech fraternal or service organization, such as but not limited to, SPJST, Texas Czech Heritage Society or the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum.

4.     Must be enrolled in a state or private university (2 year or 4 year) or technical school.

5.     Must not be pregnant or have given birth.

6.     Must not have been convicted of any felony or treated for the use or abuse of drugs or alcohol.

COMPETITION

1.     Contestants will turn in a typed essay of 1000 words or less on the topic: Preserving and Promoting Czech Heritage.  Essays must be turned in by Tuesday, August 23, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. at the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce – Caldwell office.  Late essays will not be accepted. (50% of score)

2.     Contestants will come to the Kolache Festival Kick-off Party on Friday night for the final interview.  Czech kroj (costume) is required at this presentation.

3.     Interview will consist of 2 – 3 questions in front of a panel of judges. (50% of score)

4.     Winner will be announced  and crowned at the Kick-off party. 

5.     Winner will receive a minimum $250 scholarship; payable after proof of enrollment in a college or technical school is submitted.

 WINNER RESPONSIBILITIES

The winner must be present at 9:00 a.m. for the opening ceremonies of the Kolache Festival, wearing their Czech kroj, and stay at the festival throughout the day to visit the various venues, car show, antique equipment show, quilt show and to be present during the awards ceremony for the Kolache Bake Show.  The winner must be prepared to represent the festival at other various Czech related events throughout the year.  Possible appearances to include: Burleson County Fair Parade, Snook Fest Parade, Czech Heritage/Cultural events in La Grange, Temple, West and other possible Central Texas events.  Winner is responsible for providing transportation to these events and will receive a travel reimbursement when traveling over 25 miles to an event to promote the Caldwell Kolache Festival.  Winner is also responsible for arranging their own car, truck or float for the Burleson County Fair Parade and the Snook Fest Parade.

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ENTRY FORM

2011 MISS KOLACHE FESTIVAL

NAME:____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:________________________________________________________

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PHONE NUMBER: (______)_________________________________________

DATED OF BIRTH:_________________________________________________

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:____________________________________________

CZECH ORGANIZATION:____________________________________________

CZECH DESCENT INFORMATION: Include sir names of all Czech descendants

and area of Czech Republic where immigrated from (if known).

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For additional information contact:

Burleson County Chamber of Commerce
301 N. Main Street
Caldwell, Texas 77836

(979) 567-0000 Main
(979) 567-0818 Fax

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