Beer & Wine Festival being sponsored by Czech Heritage

Who would have thought that so many people are making beer and wine these days? The members planning the 22nd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival were really surprised last year when 99 entries were submitted for judging. Yes, 75 wine entries and 24 beer entries encouraged the group to do it again this September.

The annual festival is getting organized and plans are for another big celebration and Beer and Wine Show on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.

The festival is sponsored by the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS) and has drawn well over a thousand people consistently for more than a decade.

The Beer & Wine show was added last year as many people including Czechs do still enjoy and participate in this art and tradition.

First, second and third place winners will be recognized, including the best of show and runner-up awarded in each of the beer and wine divisions.

There will be an auction, children's games, pastry wheel, arts and crafts, numerous exhibits and a Czech Heritage Museum and the Texas State Tarok (card) tournament.

For information, including rules and entry for see: www. vcchs.homestead.com.com.