We are excited to announce that the Reverend Ivan Dornic Slavic Heritage Festival has been rescheduled for October 24-25, 2026!​

Join us as we celebrate the rich traditions and vibrant cultures of the Slavic community in honor and memory of Father Ivan Dornic. Enjoy two days filled with authentic food, traditional music and dance performances, cultural exhibits, vendors, and family-friendly activities.​

Come experience the warmth of our community, connect with friends old and new, and help us honor Father Ivan Dornic's lasting legacy. We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable weekend of culture, fellowship, and celebration!

The festivities take place at Father Dornic's own St Mary's Catholic Church and Historic Village.
 
Address:
At 2807 Mountain Road in Joppa, MD 2108

 

For more information, please visit SlavicFestMD.com.  

 

The Czech and Slovak Heritage Association
Sdružení Čechů a Slováků pro uchování národních odkazů
Združenie Čechov a Slovákov pre zachovanie národných odkazov
PRESENTS
THE THIRTY - EIGHTH
CZECH AND SLOVAK FESTIVAL

TRADITIONAL MEALS, HOT DOGS & SAUSAGES HOMEMADE PASTRIES & DESSERTS BEER, WINE, SOFT DRINKS VENDORS, EXHIBITS, FELLOWSHIP, DANCING

MUSIC BY PAJTASI
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
12 noon to 6 p.m.
LEGACY HALL
6680 SYKESVILLE RD, SYKESVILLE, MD

Admission Adults $12, Children 3-16 $2
For more information visit our website www.cshamaryland.org or email us at info@cshamaryland.org
Czech and Slovak Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

SPRING FESTIVAL

Celebrating "Majales"

Traditional meals, homemade pastries, coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks

Music by live folk band - Orchester Praževica

Kids crafts & games

SUNDAY, May 3, 2026

12 noon to 5 p.m.

The MD State Game & Fish Protective Assoc

8735 Honeygo Blvd, Perry Hall, MD 21128

Free Admission for CSHA Members

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The 37th Czech and Slovak Festival opened its doors at noon on Sunday, October 26, 2025 for all friends of Czechia and Slovakia.

This fantastic indoor event was held in the Legacy Hall in Sykesville, MD.

We we were offering traditional Czech and Slovak meals, beer, etc. Traditional sweets and treats from returning and new vendors were available for purchase.

Everyone enjoyed the music of the Slovak folk band Pajtasi, performances by local Sokol groups, dance and fellowship. 
Click here for the festival poster and updates on Facebook and Eventbrite.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
12:00PM - DOORS OPEN · Pajtasi
12:30PM - PERFORMANCE · Slavic American Sokol
  1:00PM - OPENING - National Flags Ceremony, National Anthems
  1:30PM - American Sokol Washington - Puppet Theater
  2:00PM - DANCE LESSON
  2:30PM - PERFORMANCE - Sokol Baltimore
  3:00PM - RAFFLE DRAWING · Good Luck!
  3:30PM - DANCE LESSON
  6:00PM - DOOR CLOSES

The Slovak American Society of Washington, D.C. (SASW) and Friends of Slovakia (FOS) are pleased to invite you to attend the 4th annual family picnic!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 · 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Arlington Knights of Columbus · 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington VA 22207

Free parking on premises.

An assortment of grilled sausages and chicken, a keg of beer will be provided.
Please R.S.V.P.: rsvp@dcslovaks.org

Cost: $15 per person if you RSVP by Wednesday, May 14. Children younger than high-school age can attend free.