Fiesta Topeka Returns, Celebrating 93 Years of Culture Tradition and Community
The Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) Parish is proud to announce an expanded calendar of events for its 93rd annual Fiesta Topeka, a community celebration where heritage and culture take center stage. This year’s Fiesta features more than two months of food sales, beginning April 13, and culminates with a five-day festival July 14-18.
The following are included in Fiesta’s 2026 lineup of events:
• April 13 – June 27: Food Sales (OLG’s Marlo Cuevas-Balandran Activity Center)
• June 27: Fiesta Kickoff (Marlo Cuevas-Balandran Activity Center)
• June 27: Annual Fiesta 5k Run/Walk (8 a.m. start, Oakland Community Center)
• July 11: Fiesta Parade (10:30 a.m. start, Downtown Topeka)
• July 11: VIP Dinner
• July 13: Coronation Ball, celebrating 2026 Fiesta Royalty
• July 14-18: Fiesta Topeka Festival (OLG Church grounds, near NE Atchison Avenue and Chandler Street)
• July 18: Fiesta Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT - 8 a.m. start, Cypress Ridge Golf Course)
“Fiesta Topeka is more than a festival,” said 2026 Fiesta Committee Chair Raul Guevara. “It is a living testament to the pride, resilience and spirit of our community. For more than 90 years, we have come together to celebrate who we are, to honor those who built this tradition, and to pass it on to the next generation—all while supporting the children of Holy Family School. We invite everyone in Topeka and beyond to be part of it.”
Fiesta Topeka has evolved over the decades. What began as a one-day event in 1933 organized by Father Augustine Cuartero and parish volunteers, with the generous assistance of local philanthropist Mrs. Genevieve McDade, has expanded to a months-long celebration.
Fiesta remains true to its original purpose: fundraising to support the parish’s school, while sharing Mexican culture with all who attend. It serves as the primary fundraiser for Holy Family School, a Catholic elementary school jointly administered by Our Lady of GuadalupeParish and Sacred Heart–St. Joseph Parish. Every element of the fiesta, from thousands of homemade food items prepared each night to colorful floats in the downtown parade, is organized and operated entirely by parish and community volunteers.
The 2026 fiesta planning committee is seeking additional volunteers, to help with tasks like grounds maintenance, food sales, and event setup and teardown. To volunteer, contact Volunteer Chair Fatima Perez-Luthi at FiestaTopekaVolunteerChair@olg-parish.com.
As one of the city’s most well-known cultural festivals, Fiesta Topeka attracts attendees from across northeast Kansas and the Midwest. For more information about events, food sales, volunteer opportunities or sponsorships, visit FiestaTopeka.com. Follow Fiesta Topeka on social media for schedule updates and announcements.
