For more information and daily Mecki clues, visit our "Find the Mecki Contest" page.
Come and join us for this long-standing tradition. Address: W5328 Christberg Road, Jefferson.Phone: 920-699-3968. https://jeffersonsportsmensclub.com
Held one week prior to the Festival.Sponsored by: Magnolia Salon.
This year's winners are: 1st The Drug Store; 2nd Wine and Roses; 3rd Bon Ton Bakery!
This simple game reportedly dates back to the first Oktoberfest in 1810. The object is to pound one’s own nail into the wood before your opponent! Test your skills pounding nails into a log while holding a drink in your other hand. Purchase nails at the Souvenir counter. Contact Person: Bob Gruennert
Getting things started with the polka sounds of Mike Schneider.
Welcome by Judy Wollin, President of Gemuetlichkeit Days. Introduction of our King & Queen, Honorary Proclamation by Senator Steve Nass
In true German fashion, the festival officially begins with the tapping of the first keg of bier.
Mike Schneider will continue to entertain you in the Linden Garten
Beginning in the Linden Garten, then presenting in the Black Forest Garten.Floral donation by Wine & Roses.
For more information or to pre-register, go to randyschopenfoundation.org/run.
Paul Imholte, who can play just about any stringed instrument imaginable, will be strolling through the grounds, entertaining visitors with his music.
Registration at 9:15 a.m. in the Linden Garten. Age categories are: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, and 6 to 12 years old.Costume contest for both Homemade and Authentic costumes. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Honorable Mention in each category.Contact Person: Kelly Becker (920) 674-4244
Participant ribbons to the first 25 entries. Three trophies awarded. King’s Choice for Best Pre-War, Queen’s Choice for Best Post-War and President’s Choice for Overall Favorite.Contact Person: Bill BeckerSponsored by: Aumann’s Service, Inc. & NAPA Auto Supply
Registration for Euchre starts at 9:00 a.m.,with play to begin at 10:00 a.m. SHARP! Trophies & prize money for 1st place with prize money to the rest as determined by the number of participants. Registration fee of $2.00 is required as is a button for admission to the grounds, BUT there is free admission from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. All money is given out in prizes. Players must be 18 or over to participate. Sponsored by: Griffin Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Jefferson
Age groups for Little Tykes: 18-23 months, 24-29 months, 30-35 months, 36-41 months, 42-47 months Age groups for Big Wheels: 3-4; 5-6; and 7-8 Maximum weight for Little Tykes is 35 pounds (Big Wheels provided by Gemuetlichkeit Days) Organized and run by the Jefferson Optimist Club
See Paul Imholte, who can play just about any stringed instrument imaginable.
Event to be held immediately after the Little Tykes/Big Wheel Races.Registration is at 10:45 a.m.
Registration is at 1:00 p.m., play begins at 1:30 p.m. Schafskopf is a popular German trick-taking card game that dates back to 1803 and is still the national card game of Bavaria, where it is still played by over 2 million people!Sponsored by: Griffin Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM of Jefferson
It's always a good time dancing to the music of the Tom Brusky Band.
An old favorite competition returns!
Polka the night away with the Music Connection Band.
Rock out to the 90s sounds of the Foo Foo Dolls!
How long can you hold out full steins? Test your strength and compete with your friends to find out!
Come and enjoy the great Gemuetlichkeit Days Parade at a location to be determined in Jefferson at noon. Then head down to the Jefferson Rotary Park (one block West of Main Street) to listen or dance to the music of Copper Box with no admission button required. The grand prize drawing will be held at 4 p.m.
