Kolache Factory has announced the kickoff of its seventh annual "Create a Kolache" Contest starting Friday, July 4. The contest gives fans the opportunity to submit a brand-new kolache flavor for the chance to win free kolaches for a year and have their creation featured on Kolache Factory’s menu nationwide.

From July 4 to August 1, entries will be accepted online. Submissions should include a name and list of ingredients (no measurements needed). Five finalists will be chosen based on creativity and culinary appeal, with public voting for the top five taking place from August 8-18, and the winners being announced on August 28.

“Innovation has always been a key ingredient in our success,” says Hermann Gruebler, Kolache Factory’s master baker. “This contest lets us tap into the creativity of our customers, and they’ve inspired some of our most popular limited-time offerings.”

Previous popular entries in the contest include Eggs Benedict, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Huevitos En Chile Verde.