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Music, dancing, Schnauzer parade…. Both local and out of state bands. Some playing traditional German music and some not so traditional.
We’re still working on our 2024 schedule. Check back! Here’s a day from last year to show you a sample.
SATURDAY, October 28
- 1:00 pm – Gate opens
- 1:15 pm – Music by Holy Schnitzel
- 4:00 pm – Music by Johnny Koenig
- 5:00 pm – Chicken Dance
- 6:30 pm – Chicken Dance
- 6:45 pm – Mass Contest
- 7:15 pm – Music by The Brats
- 8:00 pm – Chicken Dance
- 8:20 pm – Schnitzelbank
- 8:45 pm – Mass Contest
daILY
- Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest (for ladies, too) Several times daily
- Chicken dancing (of course) Several times daily
- Schnitzelbank is a humorous German song with audience participation led by the Professor.
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