Calendar of Events

Feb. 2026 Calendar and Celebration Events

Feb. 14

Historical Date

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Feb. 14

Historical Date

1876 - First Volga German Immigrant Groups Arrived in Hays

Feb. 15

AHSGR Sunflower Chapter Fasenacht

12 p.m.

-

3 p.m.

Kennedy Cafeteria, Hays

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Feb. 15

AHSGR Sunflower Chapter Fasenacht

Fasenacht is a beloved Volga German tradition, celebrated during the days of Mardi Gras or on Shrove Tuesday—the day before Lent begins. It...

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12 p.m.

-

3 p.m.

Kennedy Cafeteria, Hays

Feb. 17

K of C Stag - Fat Tuesday

Schoenchen

Feb. 17

K of C Stag - Fat Tuesday

Schoenchen

Feb. 21

Founders Day Mass with the Bishop

4:30 p.m.

Liebenthal

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Feb. 21

Founders Day Mass with the Bishop

Soup Supper to Follow

4:30 p.m.

Liebenthal

Feb. 22

Historical Event

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Feb. 22

Historical Event

Liebenthal Established - 1876

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March 2026 CALENDAR AND CELEBRATION EVENTS

March

Historical Event

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March

Historical Event

After arriving in Ellis County, many Volga German families stayed above Krueger's store in Hays and traveled daily to the villages to build ...

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March 1

Sunflower Polka Club Dance

2pm

-

5pm

Cowboy Junction - Hill City

March 1

Sunflower Polka Club Dance

2pm

-

5pm

Cowboy Junction - Hill City

March 14

Rush Center St. Patrick's Parade & Celebration

12pm

-

10pm

Rush Center

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March 14

Rush Center St. Patrick's Parade & Celebration

Come enjoy this Irish celebration - Kansas Style

For over 30 years, the community of Rush Center has invited you to “Come be Irish for the d...

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12pm

-

10pm

Rush Center

March 21

Fr. Valentine Presentation by Fr. Reggie Urban

2pm

Ellis Co. Historical Society, Hays

March 21

Fr. Valentine Presentation by Fr. Reggie Urban

2pm

Ellis Co. Historical Society, Hays

March 22

"Finding Your People" Genealogy Workshop

1pm

-

5pm

Historic Opera House - Grainfield

March 22

"Finding Your People" Genealogy Workshop

1pm

-

5pm

Historic Opera House - Grainfield

April 2026 CALENDAR AND CELEBRATION EVENTS

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April 12

Sunflower Polka Club Dance

Polka Mass - 11am

1pm

-

4pm

Rose Garden Banquet Hall - Hays

April 18

Our Lady, Help of Christians Ancestors Mass

4pm

Antonino

April 18

Our Lady, Help of Christians Ancestors Mass

4pm

Antonino

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JUly 2026 CALENDAR AND CELEBRATION EVENTS

July 26

Historical Event

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Breakfast buffet to follow.

7:30am

Walker

August 2026 CALENDAR AND CELEBRATION EVENTS

Historical Event

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Historical Event

Munjor established.

Aug. 2

St. Joseph Ancestors Mass

10:30am

Hays

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Aug. 2

St. Joseph Ancestors Mass

With Bishop

Potluck Dinner & Music by Karl Meis to follow. Being a side dish to share - parish will provide Fried Chicken, Soft Drinks and B...

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10:30am

Hays

Aug. 6

Volga German Heritage Play

Hays High School Theatre

Aug. 6

Volga German Heritage Play

Hays High School Theatre

Aug. 7-8

Herzogfest

Victoria

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Aug. 7-8

Herzogfest

Victoria, Kansas welcomes you to help celebrate our Volga German Tradition! Including activities for the entire family of all ages, Herzogf...

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Victoria

Aug. 9

Machts Gut Reception

12pm

Ellis County Historical Society - Victoria

Aug. 9

Machts Gut Reception

12pm

Ellis County Historical Society - Victoria

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