WILBER, Nebraska — Wilber’s claim to the title of Czech Capital of the USA is on full display during the eastern Nebraska town’s annual Czech Festival.
While Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is home to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and hosts a number of Czech festivals, the entire town of Wilber embraces Czech culture during its festival, with parades, live music, dancing, Czech food and more.
The final day started with rain, but once the skies cleared, temperatures were considerably cooler than the August heat that oftentimes accompanies the festival…