HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Central Nebraska is getting a taste of tradition this weekend as the South Central Nebraska Czechs host their 49th annual Czech Festival, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage with food, music and community spirit.

The event kicks off Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Hastings Eagles Club, located at 107 North Denver Ave. Attendees can enjoy a variety of Czech-inspired festivities, including a bake sale and a homemade lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out.

At the heart of the preparations is a dedicated team of volunteers who spent the week baking more than 1,500 koláče — a sweet, fruit-filled Czech pastry — and traditional braided bread, both staples of the festival’s beloved bake sale.

“The koláče are just a traditional Czech pastry, an

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