Westfest is an annual event held every Labor Day Weekend that salutes the area’s Czech heritage.
The festival featuring constant live music and entertainment, authentic food & beverages, and non stop family-oriented activities.
The Meaning of Westfest
Westfest was founded in 1976 as a means for the West community to raise funds for a variety of projects, including various athletic facilities for youth groups, senior citizen activities, a community center, library and other civic and cultural programs.
To date, Westfest has raised over $986,000 dollars for the community. We are excited to surpass the $1 million dollar giveback amount this year!
Westfest is made possible each year thanks to the HUNDREDS of Volunteers that dedicate their time before, during, and after the annual festival.
We welcome new volunteers and would love for you to join our team!
Special Events
Kolache 5K Race
Runners of all ages line up at 8 a.m. Sunday to run the 3-mile Westfest course. There are divisions for men and ladies in several age categories.
Parade
The colorful Westfest Parade presented by Sykora Family Ford winds through the streets of downtown West Saturday morning beginning at 10 a.m.
Attractions
Cultural Dance Performances
Stop by the Amphitheater for a display of many cultural performances including West High School's own Jr. Historians!
Carnival & Midway
One of the largest carnivals in Central Texas! Check out the admissions page for information on All You Can Ride bracelet nights!
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts vendors open all weekend!
Polka Mass
A Westfest tradition continues, join us Sunday at 10:15am in the Amphitheater for Polka Mass. Entry to mass is free and all are welcome to attend.
Parade of Costumes
A diverse display of Czech cultural costumes is held in the Amphitheater Saturday afternoon at 2pm.
Hand - Engraved Egg Ornaments
Daniela Mahoney will be onsite in the Westfest Souvenir Store! Stop in to have a personalized egg engraved!
Helicopter Rides
See Westfest from the sky! Rides are available everyday of the festival. Fee is $40 per person with a 2 passenger minimum.
Sokol Gymnastics Exhibit
Swing by the Amphitheater to see the local gymnastic exhibit held both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Authentic Food
Beer Bread Sandwich
Sausage and sauerkraut on homemade beer bread with cheese and poppy seed dressing.
Kolaches
Fruit-filled, cheese or sausage pastry made famous by our Czech culture.
Pierogis
Czech filled pastries served with all the fixins'
Contests
Horseshoe Pitching
Washer Pitching
Kolache Eating
Miss Westfest
42 Dominoe Tournament
Taroky Tournament
Thanks to our Sponsors!
