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