July 14–18, 2015

FREE Food and Events Daily!Contests and Events for Kids!Entertainment!Family-Style FUN!

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GAYLORD

Alpenfest®

Design by: Thomas Burt

Zu Alpenfest®!Willkommen

It was a distinct honor for Alpenfest® to be awarded a Special Tribute from Governor Rick Snyder. This award recognizes our Community, The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce, the Alpenfest® board, sponsors, donors and the many volunteers who make this festival successful. Congratulations to every one of you. Without you this award would not be possible.

On behalf of the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gaylord and the volunteer Alpenfest® board, we invite you to share and enjoy this year’s Alpenfest® 51, “Filled with Family Fun!”

See you on the Strasse’,

Kay Lyn Carey- JeaklePresident – 2015 Alpenfest®

Willkommen

Zu Alpenfest®!

ALPENFEST® PINShow your support of this year’s Alpenfest® by wearing your pin!It will be your passport to receive free or reduced costs at Alpenfest® Food Events! Available at the Alpenfest® Gift Haus at the center of the Alpenstrasse or at businesses throughout the area.

Events taking place Everyday…THE ALPENSTRASSE Main Street is transformed into an open-air arts and crafts show. Stroll through over 60 booths displaying wares from across the United States. Wednesday – Saturday • 10:00am – 9:00pm

BELL TOWER CONCERT The courthouse chimes fill the morning air at 8:30am.

ETHNIC ALLEY A smorgasbord of food choices from our local restaurants / service organizations await your appetite. South Court and Main Street.

SOUVENIRS Purchase “cute critters” dressed in their Alpenfest® best or t-shirts and other Alpenstuff. Available at the Alpenfest® Gift Haus at the center of the Alpenstrasse, or at businesses throughout the area.

MUSEUM Discover our community’s past and enjoy a special Alpenfest® display. Open from 10am – 4pm • 320 W. Main St.

Buy Your Mega-Pass to Ride All the Rides All Day Everyday! Cost $50 until June 30, $65 beginning July 1. Online sales end at 5pm, July 13.Sold online only at www.gaylordalpenfest.com

CARNIVAL Open Tuesday 1:00pm – 11:00pm Wednesday – Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm Skerbeck Family Carnival offers the following All-you-can-ride carnival specials during the week:Tuesday – Gaylord Night, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, $18 Wednesday – Kid’s Day, 11:00am – 4:00pm, $15 Thursday – 5:00pm – 10:00pm, $18 Friday – 11:00am – 4:00pm, $18 Saturday – 11:00am to 9:00pm, $18

RAFFLE 50/50 Raffle drawings will take place during our Main Event each night. Cash prize to be awarded every evening.

NO DOGS OR PETS No dogs or pets permitted on the Alpenstrasse except when entered in contests. LEASHES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES!

FUTURE DATESFOR ALPENFEST®

Alpenfest® 2016 July 12–16Alpenfest® 2017 July 11–15Alpenfest® 2018 July 17–21

THE LEGEND OF HERR GESSLERAccording to legend, Gessler was an evil ruler in Switzerland and Austria in the 13th century. He forced everyone in the area to bow down to his hat as a symbol of authority. Gessler would leave his hat in the square and all those who passed it would be forced to bow down. When William Tell, who had been hunting in the mountains with his son when Gessler came into power, came into the square he did not bow down to the feathered hat. Herr Gessler became so enraged that he arrested Tell and his son. As punishment, Tell had to shoot an apple off his son’s head. Tell succeeded and then turned his arrow on Gessler. Tell was able to overthrow Gessler and become the new ruler. Somehow Gessler was able to escape to Gaylord a few hundred years later. He now tries to ruin Alpenfest® for everyone by demanding quiet and that passers-by bow down to his hat. However, the Alpine Village wins over the evil tyrant with the sweet lyrics of “Edelweiss.”

TUESDAY

12:00PM HONORS LUNCHEON – Alpenfest® “Kick-off”!!! Honors Luncheon at Otsego Club, reservations required.

1:00PM CARNIVAL rides open

6:00PM SECHSELAUTEN CELEBRATION – The Courthouse bells ring out inviting everyone in the Alpine Village to come to the Alpenstrasse for the opening of the 51st annual Alpenfest®. Work is over – it’s time to play!

6:05PM “OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALPENFEST® 2015” Willkommen by Mayor John Jenkins, National Anthem, Swiss Anthem, Alphorn Salute, and introduction of Der Buergermeister, Parade Marshal, Dar Award, Honored Industry and the 2014 Alpenfest® Queen, Lauren Bushong on the Alpenstage.

7:00PM WURST WAGON – Come enjoy the best Wurst free (while they last)! Delicious hot dogs served up hot & fresh by Michigan’s finest. Sponsored by the Michigan State Police. Be sure to wear your 2015 Alpenfest® pin! Under the Pavilion.

7:00PM ALPENFEST® QUEEN’S PAGEANT – Our finest young ladies put their best foot forward to vie for the coveted crown. Live on the Alpenstage. Free admission. Sponsored by Go North Properties.

7:30PM LAMPION MAKING CONTEST – Make your Lampion for the parade! Bring a flashlight; we’ll supply the rest. On the Courthouse lawn. Sponsored by the Gaylord Herald Times.

9:30PM BURNING OF THE BOOGG – Put your troubles on paper, slip them inside the Boogg and watch them go up in smoke! Trouble slips located at the base of the Boogg. • Gathering of trouble slips • Lampion Parade • Lighting celebration

10:00PMish CONCERT: THE COOKIES – Directly after the Burning of the Boogg - Dance the night away with one of Gaylord’s own favorites. Sponsored by Meijer.

LAMPION PARADEThe Lampion parade originated in Switzerland where it also coincides with the burning of the Boogg during their Spring Celebration. Parsnips are hollowed out, and designs are cut into the sides. Next the lantern is then placed into a macramé basket, and a candle is placed inside. At Alpenfest®, children and adults cut designs into the sides and top of a box. The designs are then covered with colored tissue paper or plastic wrap. A flashlight is inserted providing light as well as a handle to carry the lantern. Everyone carries their lampion in a procession that takes the Boogg to its burning site.

LEGEND OF THE BOOGGBoogg, a giant snowman of cotton wool, symbolizes winter to the Swiss, and they burn the statue yearly with colorful pageantry to celebrate the beginning of spring. In Gaylord, the Burning of the Boogg has taken on new meaning and added delight. Alpine Village residents and visitors jot down their troubles and problems on slips of paper and then place them inside the Boogg. The Boogg is then ignited, and everyone’s troubles go up in smoke! Now all canenjoy the fun and festivities of Alpenfest®!

INCLEMENT WEATHERIn the event of inclement weather…all main stage scheduled events will be moved to the Gaylord Evangelical Free Church. Please listen to Eagle 101.5FM for details.

Celebrate the OPENING of the 2015 ALPENFEST®!

July 14

WEDNESDAY July 159:00AM ALPENFEST® COSTUME PARADE – Join your friends and neighbors Swiss Dressed in their finest Alpenfest® Attire for the walking parade down Main Street. Originating at Family Fare. Categories are Best Dressed Family, Individual and Child. Judging begins at 8:30am. Winners to be announced at the World’s Largest Coffee Break.9:30AM DIE GROESTE KAFFE PAUSE – “The World’s Largest Coffee Break”. Coffee, donuts and milk (while they last) - join us for a friendly chat. Under the Pavilion. Free with Alpenfest® pin.

10:00AM OTSEGO COUNTY PARK – Free Day Use.

10:00AM LADIES ANKLE CONTEST – Who has the fairest ankles in all the land? The thinnest? The smoothest? Prizes awarded in over a dozen categories. On the Alpenstage.11:00AM MEN’S KNEE CONTEST – Who has the knobbiest? Sexiest? Most scarred? Most tan? Prizes awarded in over a dozen categories. On the Alpenstage.12:00PM PONTRESINA SUPPEN MAHLZEIT – Our original (secret) Pontresina soup recipe. Free (while it lasts) with your 2015 Alpenfest® pin. $5 without the Alpenfest® Pin. Sponsored by Atkinson Petruska Kozma & Hart PC. Under the Pavilion.12:00PM CONCERT: YOUNG AMERICANS – This annual Alpenfest® favorite returns to the Alpenstage! The Young Americans always draw a standing room only crowd! Their singing, dancing, and music will delight and amaze you! Entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Sponsored by Smith Realty. On the Alpenstage. Free admission.

12:00PM–5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN – brings chuckles, balloon artistry, magic and more to the Alpenstrasse.

12:00PM–5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Juggler extraordinaire will amaze you!

1:00PM GOLDFISH EATING CONTEST – Gulp as fast as you can! Under the Pavilion. Prizes!

1:00PM-6:00PM “LET’S TAKE A WALK IN THE GARDEN” The Edelweiss Garden Club and the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts have joined forces to present an impressive Garden. Tickets are $8.00 at Saturn Booksellers, Old Spud Warehouse and Family Fare. Children under 16 are free.

2:00PM BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST – Gooey, sticky, explosions provided for all ages. Under the Pavilion. Prizes for the biggest!

3:00PM TRICYCLE PARADE – Tykes with their decorated trikes. Meet at the Alpenstage. Prizes!

3:00PM BICYCLE PARADE – Prizes awarded for the best-dressed bikes on the Alpenstrasse. Starting at the Pavilion.5:00PM CONCERT: KELLERVILLE– A dynamic duo with an explosive blend of folk, jazz and blues. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Perfecto Industries. 5:00PM DINNER Pulled Pork or BBQ Pork plate with all the fixins, get it before it’s gone. $3 with Alpenfest® Pin $8 without pin. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Dowker’s Meat Market. Served by the Alpenfest ® Board of Directors.6:15-7:15PM CONCERT: GAYLORD COMMUNITY BAND A Great Community Band for your dinner hour of listening. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Mike & Terri Cwik.8:00PM CONCERT: MARK PRESTON – One of the finest entertainers in show business for many years. On the Alpenstage. Sponsored by Great Lakes Energy, Chemical Bank, and TBO Development Company, Inc.

ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAYLORD AREA:8:00AM–2:00PM ALPENFRESH FARMER’S MARKET

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11:00AM–1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS – Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and beverages at the First United Methodist Church, Second St. and Center Ave. $2.50 for sloppy joe plate. Additional charge for desserts and beverages.

Celebrate the OPENING of the 2015 ALPENFEST®!

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THURSDAY July 168:00AM ALPINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST – Delicious biscuits and gravy starts the day right. Free with your 2015 Alpenfest® pin. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Bob Evans Restaurants.

9:00AM DIAPER DERBY – Watch these speedy babies crawl to their parents. Under the pavilion.

11:00AM PIZZA EATING CONTEST – Test your cheesy pizza eating skills. Age divisions. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Mancino’s.

12:00PM CONCERT: MICHIGAN NORTHERN LIGHTS CHORUS – (a chapter of the Sweet Adelines International). Under the Pavilion. Free admission. Sponsored by Baymont Inn and Suites.

12:00PM STILT WALKING CONTEST – Accept the challenge, it’s a tall order. All ages welcome. Courthouse lawn. Prizes.

12:00PM–5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN – Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic and more to the Alpenstrasse.

1:00PM–5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Juggler extraordinaire will amaze you!

1:00PM JUMP ROPE CONTEST – On the Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!

2:00PM HOOLA HOOP CONTEST – On the Alpenstage under the Pavilion. Prizes!

3:00PM LA PROMENADE DES BISCUITS (Gaylord’s version of a cake walk) Join us by the Alpenstage to see how the cookie crumbles. Hosted by the Michigan Northern Lights Chorus (a chapter of the Sweet Adelines International).

3:00PM ALPINE BINGO – For Seniors Only! Under the Pavilion. No admission fee. Prizes awarded!

4:00–6:00PM ALPENFEST® STONE THROW – Who’s the strongest man and woman on the strasse’? Corner of First & Court. Sponsored by Powerhouse Gym, Loshaw Crane, Rock 105.1, and Petoskey Granite & Stone.

5:00PM CONCERT: GAYLORD YOUTH ORCHESTRA Talented youth delight and impress with an unforgettable musical performance. Under the Pavilion. Free admission. Sponsored by C2AE.

5:30PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Banana Splits free (while they last) with your 2015 Alpenfest® pin! $5 without a pin. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream and the Alpine Chocolat Haus and served up by the Marshall family and friends!

8:00PM CONCERT: CHRIS HIGBEE Country artist, fiddle player, singer, songwriter with performance energy so infectious it has been known to convert the most stubborn non-country music fan into “HigBillies”. On the Alpenstage. Sponsored by Lappan’s of Gaylord, Inc. and Otsego Memorial Hospital

ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAYLORD AREA:11:00AM–1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS – Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and beverages at the First United Methodist Church, Second St. and Center Ave. $2.50 for sloppy joe plate. Additional charge for desserts and beverages.

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FRIDAY8:00AM PFANNEKUCHEN UND WUERSTCHEN – Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. Under the Pavilion. Served up by Gaylord Community Schools. Free with 2015 Alpenfest® pin while it lasts! Sausage donated by Bob Evans and Family Fare9:00AM UGLY DOG CONTEST REGISTRATION – Get your favorite canine registered for the Ugly Dog Contest on the courthouse lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!9:30AM UGLY DOG CONTEST (Beautiful and cute dogs are welcome too!) – Who’s the most pathetic pooch? Bring your homely hound to this event and let the judges decide. Prizes awarded on the courthouse lawn. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH!10:00AM KINDER KLASSICS – An assortment of children’s activities on the courthouse lawn for children 6 and under. Free admission.10:30AM PET PARADE REGISTRATION – Under the Pavilion.11:00AM PET PARADE – Prizes for the best “dressed” Alpenfest® pets. Under the Pavilion. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH12:00PM-5:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Juggler extraordinaire will amaze you!12:00PM-5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN – Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic and more to the Alpenstrasse.12:00PM-2:00PM ALPENFEST® IDOL TRYOUTS – Main stage. Sponsored by Oral Surgery Specialists of Northern Michigan.2:00PM SWISS STONE SPITTING – Under the Pavilion. Prizes!3:00PM PIE EATING CONTEST – Under the Pavilion. Prizes!5:30PM CONCERT: STORM FRONT Great local talent through the dinner hour! Sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and Decal Freakz.5:00PM–7:00PM ALPENFEST® RUN REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP At the Community Center located at 315 S Center Avenue.5:30PM SAUERKRAUT & SAUSAGE SUPPER – Free (while it lasts) with 2015 Alpenfest® pin. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by the Sugar Bowl.8:00PM CONCERT: LOOKIN’ BACK – Detroit’s own pays tribute to one of Michigan’s own, Bob Seger. On the Alpenstage. Sponsored by Dr. Mark and Mrs. Deb Nearing and Walmart.

ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAYLORD AREA:10:00AM–6:00PM 19TH ANNUAL NORTHERN MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILD ART SHOW AND SALE – Fine art show for everyone. Located at First United Methodist Church, Second St. and Center Ave.11:30AM–1:00PM HOT DOG LUNCHEON (picnic style) – Located at St. Mary Cathedral School on North Otsego Ave., & Mitchell St. Free until they are gone.

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SATURDAY7:00AM–9:00AM BREAKFAST TO GO! – Come get your hot coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast sandwich and Timbits® to take with you while enjoying the morning festivities. Free with your 2015 Alpenfest® pin while supplies last. Sponsored by Tim Hortons.8:15AM ALPENFEST® FUN RUN – Starts and ends under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Johnson’s Propane, Otsego Memorial Hospital, Gaylord Eye Care, Family Fare, and Oliver Chiropractic.8:30AM ALPENFEST® WALK – 5k and 10k walkers start and finish under the Pavilion on Court Street.8:45AM 39TH ANNUAL ALPENFEST® RUN – 10k Runners start at 8:45am; 5k Runners start at 9:00am. Awards for top finishers to follow the events under the Pavilion. Starts and ends under the Pavilion. For information call the Chamber of Commerce at (989) 732-6333. Sponsored by Johnson’s Propane, Otsego Memorial Hospital, Gaylord Eye Care, Family Fare, and Oliver Chiropractic.12:00PM ALPENFEST® GRAND PARADE featuring ROSCO THE CLOWN The pageantry of one of our state’s premier parades unfolds. The parade route will start on Main St. at Illinois Ave. heading east to S. Otsego Ave., ending at Fourth St.1:00PM-5:00PM ROSCO THE CLOWN – Bringing chuckles, balloon artistry, magic and more to the Alpenstrasse.1:00PM OKTOBEN – German Polka band on the Alpenstrasse. Sponsored by Freeman Family Enterprise.2:00PM PETOSKEY STEEL DRUM BAND Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by the Otsego Club and Resort.3:00PM ANNA & ELSA PRINCESSES - “Frozen” characters perform. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Gaylord.3:00PM STRUDEL ON THE STRASSE – Strut your stuff down to the Alpenstrasse for a slice of strudel while it lasts. Free with your 2015 Alpenfest® pin. Under the Pavilion. Sponsored by Gaylord Teachers and G.E.A.5:00PM–6:00PM KARAOKE (ALPENFEST® IDOL) FINALS – Under the pavilion. Sponsored by Catt Development.7:00PM CONCERT: the ELDERS – A skillful blend of American roots-rock and amped up Celtic Folk, high-octane progressive yet rooted in tradition. On the Alpenstage. Sponsored by Family Fare, the City of Gaylord and Up-North Medical Centers.

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