Since 1934, the Kolacky Days Button has been a mainstay.  Czech out how the collectible button has changed throughout the years! 

Each year, the MACC asks for the general public to submit button designs for the community club to consider.  Then in the Fall, the Executive Board invites ALL of the MACC members to come vote on their favorite design.  When voting, members are asked to judge the button designs on simplicity, creativity, and displaying community pride.  The winning design is selected and production begins shortly thereafter.  The button is unveiled after the new year so the Kolacky Queen and her court can begin distributing and promoting our celebration at the St. Paul Winter Carnival, our nation's oldest and largest winter festival.

Some fun facts about the button include it's the fourth longest tradition of Kolacky Days.  The only traditions that have been around longer is the Grand Day Parade, Kolacky Eating Contest, and the Kolacky Queen Coronation.  Out of the 84 buttons, 66 have had a kolacky pictured on it somewhere.  Finally, the button has been fashioned with Minn. a total of 31 times, but has not appeared on the button since 1982.  A total of 27 buttons have MN, 20 have Minnesota, and 6 make no reference to Minnesota, but do mention Montgomery. 

2024 Button

Back in October 2023, the Montgomery Area Community Club sought designs for the upcoming Kolacky Days Celebration!  Sarah Dolejs, a 6th time winner, submitted the winning design!  MACC President Washa stated, "We had a record number of designs and they were all great. It was hard to just pick one.”


Designed by Sarah Dolejs

Button Contest Winners

1990 - June Talarczyk

1991 - June Talarczyk

1992 - June Talarczyk

1993 - June Talarczyk

1994 - June Talarczyk

1995 - Wes Johnson

1996 - Katie Anderson

1997 - June Talarczyk

1998 - Kolacky Days Committee

1999 - Susan Hayes

2000 - June Talarczyk

2001 - Don Wondra

2002 - Kathryn Wiskocil

2003 - Marisa Rotter

2004 - Kathryn Wiskocil

2005 - June Talarczyk

2006 - Kathryn Wiskocil

2007 - June Talarczyk

2008 - Danielle Wiskocil

2009 - Renee Southworth

2010 - Kathryn Wiskocil

2011 - Tony Jelinek

2012 - Sarah Dolejs

2013 - Leanne Howard

2014 - Daine Radil

2015 - Sarah Dolejs

2016 - Sarah Dolejs

2017 - Jessica Pumper

2018 - Sarah Dolejs

2019 - Lisa Ingebrand

2020 - Max Lindorfer

2021 - Sarah Dolejs

2022 - Rachel Rynda

2023 - Anastasia Stasney

2024 - Sarah Dolejs