Gemuetlichkeit Days is a community festival to build spirit and unity by celebrating our community's German heritage in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Theme: Polka Band Bash

Schedule of Events:

September 16, 2022:

5:00 - 6:30 pm: "Kick Off' with Mike Schneider - Black Forest Garten

6:00 pm: Ceremonial Program - Black Forest Garten
Welcome by Judy Wollin, President of Gemuetlichkeit Days. Introduction of our King & Queen. Honorary Proclamation by Senator Steve Nass.

6:30 pm: Ceremonial Tapping of the First Keg - Black Forest Garten

6:30 - 10:00 pm: Mollie B - Black Forest Garten

7:00 pm: Flag Raising Ceremony - Outdoors by Flag Pole

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Mike Schneider - Linden Bier Garten

September 17, 2022:

Free Admission from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

9:00 am: Euchre Tournament Registration - Linden Bier Garten
Play begins at 10:00 am in the Linden Bier Garten. Sponsored by: Griffin of Jefferson.

9:00 am: Randy Schopen Pretzel Polka Run/Walk - Puerner Street Gate
For more info or pre-register at: www.randyschopenfoundation.org/run
Presented by The Randy Schopen Foundation

9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Lloyd Gleisner - Black Forest Garten

9:30 am: Ethnic Costume Contest - Black Forest Garten
Registration begins at 9:15 am in the Linden Garten. Children Only.

10:00 am: Vintage Car Show - Infield Area
Contact: Mike Spangler, 920-674-4482.

10:00 am: Euchre Tournament begins - Linden Bier Garten

10:45 am: Little/Big Tykes Big Wheels Race - Outdoors
Registration, Races begin at 11:00 am. Children only.
Outside, weather permitting.
Sponsored by the Jefferson Optimist Club.

11:30 am: Children's Stein Carrying Contest - Outdoors
Outside following the Big Wheel Contest. Weather permitting.

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Polka Hop Lessons - Black Forest Garten
Lessons by the Wisconsin Polka Booster Club

1:00 pm: Schafskopf Tournament Registration - Linden Bier Garten
Play begins at 1:30 PM.

1:00 pm: German Food Contest - Black Forest Garten
Located in the northwest corner of the Black Forest Garten. Adults only please.

1:00 - 3:00 pm: Peggy Mueller and Hansi - Black Forest Garten

1:00 pm: Schafskopf Tournament begins - Linden Bier Garten

3:30 - 6:30 pm: Carol & the Keynotes - Black Forest Garten

7:00 - 11:00 pm: Keith Gennerman Band - Black Forest Garten

7:30 - 10:30 pm: Copper Box - Linden Bier Garten
One-of-a-kind band that delivers something special.

8:00 pm: Presentation of the Kings and Queens - Linden Bier Garten
Beginning in the Linden Garten, then presenting in the Black Forest Garten. Floral donation by Wine and Roses

8:30 pm: Masskrugstemmen (Beer Stein Holding) Contest - Black Forest Garten

September 18, 2022:

12:00 pm: Gemuetlichkeit Days Parade - Downtown Jefferson
Floral donation for the King and Queen and President by Humphrey Floral

Free Admission at the Fair Park at 2:30 PM

3:00 pm: Rolling Pin Throwing Contest - Fairgrounds (Infield area)

3:00 - 6:00 pm: Tom Brusky Band - Black Forest Garten

6:00 pm: Grand Prize Raffle Drawing - Black Forest Garten

6:30 pm: Final Ein Prosit!! - Black Forest Garten

Dates: September 16 - 18, 2022

Location:

Jefferson County Fair Park,
503 North Jackson Avenue,
Jefferson, WI 53549.

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