Berne Swissfest, Minnesota, USA (57th annual)
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The Charm of an Old World Festival, Family Entertainment at its best!
Saturday and Sunday August 7th / 8th, 2010 |
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Once a year the descendants of the Swiss settlers bring Berne back to life. More than thousand visitors come to see the festival each August, conceived as a means of keeping the Swiss heritage alive and vital. Visitors come from many states and even some foreign countries to see this Swiss Festival.
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There are continuous activities and events throughout each day. |
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Food fair:
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Traditional Swiss Entrees
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American Entrees
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Opening hours:
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Saturday August 7th 2010
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11:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.
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Sunday August 8th 2010
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Sunday Special
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Special Swiss-American Sunday Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.
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Admission:
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FREE admission is free this year
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FREE parking - Organizations, bus and tour groups are welcome
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Information:
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Contact:
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by mail:
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Berne Swissfest, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Minnesota 55985
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by phone:
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1-800-322-2478 (toll free)
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by e-mail:
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bernechurch @ pitel . net
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Find your Swiss Roots, swiss heritage and connections History on Woodcarving Listen to a short welcome speach in Swiss Bern dialect.
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updated: January 25th 2010 by Will Andrist, Swissfest is as well referred by www.swissroots.org