World's Largest Kolach

Curious Nebraska

Air Date: 08/22/2026

Nearly 40 years ago, the Village of Prague celebrated its centennial by baking the World's Largest Kolach!

For Curious Nebraska, Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann serves up a story of Czech ingenuity and a 14-foot, 2,600-pound pastry.

Guests, in order of appearance:

Ken Kuncl, former mayor, Prague;
Ray Paseka, village utilities, Prague;
Theresa Konecky Klein, executive director, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce.

The incidental music throughout the story is from video of the 1987 event.

End music: "7 Step Polka" by the Prague Czech Brass Band.

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE

Ken Kuncl, former mayor, Prague + Trevor Slawnyk, webmaster, WorldsLargestKolach.com

Ray Paseka, village utilities, Prague + Theresa Konecky Klein, executive director, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

Prague, population 303

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Prague, Nebraska - 125th Celebration Facebook page)

Welcome to Prague

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE

Ken Kuncl, former mayor, Prague + Trevor Slawnyk, webmaster, WorldsLargestKolach.com

Ray Paseka, village utilities, Prague + Theresa Konecky Klein, executive director, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

Prague, population 303

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Prague, Nebraska - 125th Celebration Facebook page)

Welcome to Prague

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

World's Largest Kolach, Prague, NE (courtesy Ken Kuncl)

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