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European Heritage

Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ reputation as the wheat state began when Russian immigrants brought hard winter wheat to their new home. European heritage in Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø appears in various locations across the state with year-round opportunities to explore the unique heritage of some of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ early settlers.

The city of Hays, known as the German Capital of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, hosts its Oktoberfest. The city of Wilson, known as the Czech Capital of Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, which has the World's Largest Czech Egg! You can also visit Little Sweden, U.S.A - Lindsborg which hosts the Svensk Hyllningsfest during odd-numbered years.  For a complete experience, attend one of the many festivals or parades to sample a new tradition or cuisine. 

St. Patrick's Day

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St Patrick's Day 2026 We hope everyone had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Check back here next February to see when 2027 events will be announced. History of Irish Immigration to Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø' history is full of Irish roots, with many communities…

Italian Restaurants in Âé¶¹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

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Pasta dishes and Italian cuisine have always been my favorite type of food, hands down! Nothing comes close to the blend of sauces, herbs, vegetables, and various meats used in Italian cooking, and that holds true no matter which region of Italy you are speaking of. Below is a…

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