Editing Verdigre, Nebraska (section)

==Kolach Days==
Verdigre touts itself as "The [[Kolach (cake)|Kolach]] Capital of the world". A kolach is a pastry of [[Czechs|Czech]] and [[Slovaks|Slovak]] origin, with a fruit center, usually poppy seed, prunes, cherries, or blueberries, somewhat similar to a Danish. During the summer, usually the second week of June, Verdigre hosts a huge festival celebrating the kolach and usually provides rides, tractor pulls, both duck and turtle races, live music, mud volleyball, kolach eating contests, and a variety of activities for the community. Verdigre crowns its annual Kolach Queen & King during this festival. Kolaches are sold by the local bakery and churches, and a variety of local wares and produce are available at outdoor stalls on Main street.
The city elects Kolach Royalty ( both King and Queen ) during the festivities.