The 35th Czech and Slovak Festival opened its doors at noon on Sunday, October 29, 2023 for all friends of Czechia and Slovakia.

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

We were offering traditional Czech and Slovak meals, beer, etc. Traditional sweets and treats from returning and new vendors were available for purchase: Slovak-Czech Varieties, Koláče-poppy seed rolls, Beads By Rasa, Hornaks Honey, Praha Beads and Jewelry, Product Energy & Cookies, OM Design & Photography, Ukrainian designer goods, Sherriq Boutique, Krysias Polish Food and more.

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.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
12:00PM - DOORS OPEN - Music by PAJTAŠI, Meals, Beverages, Vendors
  1:00PM - PERFORMANCE - Slavic-American Sokol
  1:30PM - OPENING - National Flags Ceremony, National Anthems, Messages
  2:00PM - DANCE LESSON - Dance Teachers and Pajtaši
  2:45PM - PERFORMANCE - Baltimore Sokol
  3:30PM - RAFFLE DRAWING - Good Luck!
  4:30PM - PERFORMANCE - American Sokol Washington
  6:00PM - DOOR CLOSES

The CSHA Heritage Singers will take part in ceremonies to honor our veterans and the early Czech and Slovak community in Baltimore.

Join us on Monday, May 29 at 11 am at the Bohemian National Cemetery..

The CSHA INVITED YOU TO
SPRING FESTIVAL
Sunday, April 23, 2023  ·  12 - 5pm

Admission (members $5, non-members $10, children free) included:
BODI Puppet Theather Performance
Kids crafts, Games, Puppet making workshop
Music by live folk band · Orchester Praževica
Delicious food, Pastries for purchase, Czech Beer (free), Soft drinks, Coffee
Location with free parking:
8735 Honeygo Blvd, Perry Hall, MD 21128

Dear friends, it's that time of year to renew your membership or become a new member. We are always looking for new members of all ages. Consider joining if you have Slovak or Czech ancestry, want to learn about the culture, language, history, and beauty of these two small countries in the heart of Europe.

Annual membership dues are only $25 per household.

To join the Czech and Slovak Heritage Association or renew your current membership, please click the button below for secure payment:

Or you can complete the Membership Form and mail it along with your check. We’d love to have you as a member of the association.

Our first General Meeting of the year took place on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023. All association's members were invited to participate.

During this virtual meeting, there was a presentation by our special guest, Michael Gruenbaum, who talked about his memories of surviving the Holocaust as a teenager in Czechoslovakia.

Mr. Gruenbaum recommended reading his book “Somewhere There Is Still a Sun" as well as his wife’s (Thelma Gruenbaum) book “Nesarim: Child Survivors of Terezin”, both available on Amazon.
Also see the press release about the educational video for children: The Teddy Bear, an animated film about the Holocaust, narrated by Michael Gruenbaum.