Gemuetlichkeit Days Annual Celebration of German Heritage is held at the Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 North Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549.
2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. (We will be updating this schedule in April and May)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
9:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. - ANNUAL GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS TRAP SHOOT Held at and Sponsored by Jefferson Sportsman’s Club – Contact: Warren Stuelke 674-4928
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
Begin – “FIND THE MECKI” Contest. Watch for Clues (Anywhere in the city limits of Jefferson) Clues will be in the Daily Jefferson County Union and the Jefferson Library Window – Sponsored by: Pitz Stop
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
BEER PONG: 7 PM at Vinnie’s Rock Bottom. Early sign-up preferred, but walk-ins accepted until 7 PM start. $5/person or $10/team. Contact Trevor Bellrichard at (920)229-0471. Sponsored by: Essen Haus of Madison.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
MICRO-BREWING CONTEST - Held at Wine & Roses – Entry forms can be picked up at Wine & Roses – 215 S. Center Avenue or the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, 122 W. Garland Street, Jefferson WI Contact Peggy Bare – 674-6008 - Sponsored by: Wine & Roses
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
CUTEST PET PICTURE CONTEST – $5.00 entry fee – Deadline for pictures is September 11 – please send your pictures to the Humane Society of Jefferson – W6510 Kiesling Road, Jefferson WI 53549 – Run by Jefferson Humane Society – Contact Judy Havill – 674-2969 – Sponsored by: Jefferson Veterinary Clinic, SC, Merrill & Sons
BEHIND THE SCENE SPONSORS
Thompson & Company, SC, Davis, Duehr, Dean & Associates
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
THE GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS WEEKEND BEGINS
**CITY OF JEFFERSON**
(Sponsoring all music on Friday)
5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – “ART & SUE OSWALD” – In the Black Forest Garten
6:00 P.M. – Ceremonial Program-In the Black Forest Garten
Welcome By Judy Wollin
Patriotic Songs
Introduction of our King & Queen
Honorary Proclamation- Rep. Andy Jorgenson
6:30 P.M. – CEREMONIAL TAPPING OF THE FIRST KEG – Black Forest Garten – The Keg of Beer – Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. – “MIKE SCHNEIDER” – Linden Garten
6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. – “THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND” – Black Forest Garten
*MOVED FROM SATURDAY TO FRIDAY*
8:00 P.M. – PRESENTATION OF KINGS & QUEENS – Linden Garten – Floral Donation – Wine & Roses
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING – PRESENTATION OF KINGS & QUEENS – Black Forest Garten – Royalty Photos – Courtesy of Emi Nicole Photography
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
FREE ADMISSION FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
9:00 A.M. – EUCHRE REGISTRATION Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Havill – Jefferson – Contact Ellie LeMacher 563-6551
10:00 A.M. – EUCHRE TOURNAMENT – Play Begins – Black Forest Garten
10:00 A.M. – VINTAGE CAR SHOW – Infield Area – Contact : Mike Spangler 674-4482 – Sponsored by: Aumann’s Service, Inc., NAPA Auto Supply, Ken Olson’s Used Cars
10:30 A.M. – ETHNIC COSTUME CONTEST (Children Only) – Linden Garten – Contact Kelly Becker – 674-4244, – Sponsored by: – Jefferson Travel
11:00 A.M. – CRAFT FAIR – Food Building – Contact: Debbie Meinel – 674-6124
12:30 P.M. – SCHAFSKOPF REGISTRATION – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Havill – Jefferson
1:00 P.M. – SCHAFSKOPF CARD TOURNAMENT BEGINS – Contact: Don Jaeger – 674-5461
1:00 P.M. – ROAD RALLY – Contact: Vicki Barnes – 674-6092 – Run by: The Blackhawk Auto Club – ***New $5.00 person charge for prizes – Starting at Fairview Sports Bar – Registration 12:00 Noon – Drivers meeting – 12:45 – First Car is out at 1:01 – Sponsored by: The Blackhawk Auto Club
1:00 P.M. – GERMAN FOOD CONTEST – Black Forest Garten – Adult & Children Categories – Contact: Wendy Rueth– 674-3843 – 2 Divisions in Children – Main Dish and Dessert – Sponsored by: Capn’s Steak House & Saloon, Bon Ton Bakery
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.– POLKA HOP LESSONS Linden Garten – Wisconsin Polka Boosters Sponsored by: Jones Dairy
2:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. – “THE ZWEIFEL BROTHERS” – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by:Fort Community Credit Union – Jefferson, JM Carpets – Fort Atkinson
6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. – “KENNY BRANDT & JIMMY MONSEN” – Linden Garten – Sponsored by: Nestle Purina PetCare
CUTEST PET PICTURE CONTEST – WINNER will be posted with the Pet Pictures– Between the Black Forest Garten & the Linden Garten in the tunnel.
7:30 to 11:30 P.M.. – “MADISON COUNTY” – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Drs. Gobel, Bender, Kind & Stafford, S.C., Epic Resins, Jaeckel Brothers, John’s Disposal Service, Wisconsin Plastic Drain Tile Corp., Ott Schweitzer Dist. Inc.,
Sport & Spine Clinic, Space Saver, Valero Renewable Fuels, Cross Town Floors, Dan Rueth Construction, Wedl Wine Cellars, Badger Bank, Brown Cab, Frontier FS Coop,Chiropractic Care Center – Jefferson, Tom Laitsch & Ben Brantmeier
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
10:30 AM – BED RACES REGISTRATION
11:00 AM – BED RACES – DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON – Sponsored by: Fort HealthCare
12:00 NOON – GIANT GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS PARADE – DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON – Floral Donation for King & Queen and President – Humphrey Floral
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. – “ART & SUE OSWALD” – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: River’s Edge Farm Market, Abendroth Water Conditioning, Inc., Urban’s Place
2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.– CRAFT FAIR – Food Building
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – “THE JIMMY HARTWIG BAND” – Linden Garten – Sponsored by: Lake Country Heating & Cooling, Pernat Meats, McDermott Top Shop, Ag-Adventure Seed Tech, J&L Tires, Wingin’ It, Vetro Winery, Duck In, Fairview Sports Bar, Lou’s Riverview
3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – “STEVE MEISNER” – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Kearns Motor Car Co., DDR Insurance, Stauffer/Klug Insurance, Jefferson Glass, Brickhaus Cafe, Olsen Funeral Home, Xcel Physical Therapy, D’Aoust Law Office, Jefferson Citgo, B.E. Hive Hair Salon, Jonas Office Supply, The Works Hair Salon, American Family Insurance, Jefferson Ceramic Tile Co., Monogue Law Office, Fidelity Land Title, Ltd, Miller Law Office
7:00 P.M. – GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
7:30 P.M. – FINAL EIN PROSIT!!!!
BUTTON FOR ADMISSION
Only $8.00 IN ADVANCE
Only $10.00 AT THE GATE
THE BUTTON IS ADMISSION FOR THE
WHOLE WEEKEND 16 AND UNDER FREE
Free admission from 9:00am to 1:00 pm on Saturday
BUTTON ALSO ENTERS YOU INTO THE RAFFLE
$5.00 AT THE GATE ON SUNDAY