The Charm of an Old World Festival, Family Entertainment at its best!

Saturday and Sunday August 7th / 8th, 2010

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. 

Feature Entertainment:

Family features:

Entertainment:

• Historical Village
• Fahnenschwingen (Flag Throwing)
• Steinstossen (Stone Throwing)
• Scherenschnitte (Scissor Cutting)
• Bauernmalerei (Box Painting)
• Bobbin Lace Making
• Bratzel Making
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Inflatable "Heidi House"
• William Tell Archery Station
• Button-Making Craft Center

• Swiss Alphorn (104 kB)
• Swiss Dancing
• Handbell Concerts (learn more about Berne Bell Ringers)
• Style Shows
• Swiss Yodelers
• Swiss Band

There are continuous activities and events throughout each day.

Special Guest Entertainers: Peter Rosenast
Swissfest 2010 will not be Peter's first time entertaining at Swissfest but this will be the first time that he will be joined by his three daughters. They will sing and yodel with Peter and also perform some songs as a group named "The Farmer Girl Trio". (see Special Guests Biographies)
  

There will be craft people demonstrating Bobbin Lace making, Spinning and Weaving with displays of Woodcarving and Scissor Cutting.

Food fair:

Traditional Swiss Entrees

American Entrees

• Alpen Macaroni
• Raclette
• Fancy Desserts
• Swiss Pastries
• Breads
• Swiss Cheese
• Berner Platte,  famous Bern platter will be served in the food tent on Saturday and Sunday all day.

• Bratwurst
• Toasted Ravioli
• Beverages
• Cheese Curds
• Hot Potato Salad

Opening hours:

Saturday August 7th 2010

11:00 a.m. to 07:00 p.m.

Sunday August 8th 2010 

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday Special

Special Swiss-American Sunday Worship Service at 10:00 a.m.

Admission:

FREE admission is free this year

FREE parking -   Organizations, bus and tour groups are welcome

Information:

Contact: 

How to get to Swissfest

  by mail:  

Berne Swissfest, 23148 County Highway 24, West Concord, Minnesota 55985

Swissfest history

  by phone:

1-800-322-2478 (toll free)

Swissfest pictures 

  by e-mail:  

bernechurch @ pitel . net

Guest entertainers' and artisan's biographies

 Find your Swiss Roots, swiss heritage and connections             History on Woodcarving          Listen to a short welcome speach in Swiss Bern dialect.