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Willkommen!

And welcome to the 53rd Alpenfest. Our theme this year is “Alpenfest is Blumen Fun” and I can assure you fun will be had by all the entire week of our festival. Join us for art, entertainment, free food events, games and contests as well as carnival rides. This is a celebration for the entire family as the community of Gaylord opens its arms and welcomes you.

We will jump start Alpenfest with the Honors Luncheon on Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon, Promise FM and volunteers from the community will be filling over 40,000 food packages under the Alpenfest Art Tent as part of a service project to give back to those in need. The opening ceremonies on the Jay’s Sporting Goods Alpenstage will take place Tuesday evening, followed by entertainment from Neshama, Jasmine Murray and our headliner band for the evening - Citizens Way. Stick around after the show for the Burning of the Boogg when all of our troubles go up in smoke, allowing us to enjoy the festivities worry free.

Wednesday morning we will gather as a community for the Walking Parade which leads us into the World’s Largest Coffee Break. At noon the Midwest Dueling Pianos take to the Jay’s Sporting Goods Alpenstage to kick off a jammed packed day of entertainment. Over at our Pontresina Activities and Entertainment Tent we will be featuring juggling classes with Tommy Tropic, followed by a performance from the Gaylord Community Productions Children’s Theater. Our Art Tent, in its second year, is full of artist displays as well as live demonstrations, and hands on activities throughout the entire week. Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. we kick off our updated Ethnic Alley featuring German food, as well as a rousing good time with the Eric Neubauer’s Die Dorfmusikanten and his eight piece German band. Wear your German attire as prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. The evening concert will feature a return performance from Endless Summer taking you back to the big band sounds, the 50’s and 60’s as well as the latest hits to get you moving on the dance floor.

Thursday Alpenfest keeps you going from morning till night. Activities for the entire family, along with free food throughout the day. Ethnic Alley steps it up a notch, as we feature Polish night beginning at 5:00 p.m. with Michigan’s own Big Daddy Lackowski and the La Dee Da’s under the Pavillion. Enjoy true authentic Polish dishes from food vendors in Ethnic Alley. Remember to wear your Polish attire as prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. At 8:00 p.m. move from the Pavillion to the Jay’s Sporting Goods Alpenstage as we have award winning country singer Drew Hale performing.

Friday is another big day with free food, contests, performances from Rosco the Clown and Tommy Tropic, and at noon our Alpenfest Idol Tryouts. At 5:30 p.m. gather around the Jay’s Sporting Goods Alpenstage as we introduce Gaylord’s finest young ladies as they compete for the Alpenfest Queen’s Pageant and the coveted crown.

Following the pageant at 8:00 p.m. you will be dancing in your seats as Alpenfest presents the Mega 80’s dance band. Dig out those acid washed jeans and hightop tennis shoes, and come dressed to have fun. After the show don’t go away, as Alpenfest presents one of the biggest fireworks displays in all of northern Michigan.

Saturday is a full day of fun, fun and more fun. Alpenstrasse will open in the morning so that you can stroll the booths full of unique crafts. Our stores on Main Street will be open offering special sales and discounts to shoppers who want to take home a remembrance of a great time they had at Alpenfest. At 9:00 a.m. just before the Art Van Grand Parade, registration and staging will take place for our annual Classic Car and Truck Show on Court Street. Our afternoon entertainment features the always favorite Petoskey Steel Drum Band, Oktoben German Band and the Alpenfest Idol Finals, as well as performances by the Gaylord Community Orchestra and Band. The Art Tent comes alive at 5:00 p.m. with an art auction, entertainment and reception showcasing work from a number of our northern Michigan artists.

Rounding out our busy Saturday, we conclude with our evening concert at 7:00 p.m. as we take you down memory lane with the band Phase 5 as they bring you all the hits from the Motown era.

On behalf of the city of Gaylord, the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce and the volunteer Alpenfest Board, we invite you to share with friends and family, have fun, and enjoy this year’s 53rd “Alpenfest is Blumen Fun”.

ALPENFEST® PRESENTED BY

Kenneth Mattei Alpenfest President

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Show 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 near the Pavilion on Court Street or at businesses throughout the area.

Events taking place every day…

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 featuring a delectable assortment of diverse foods including NEW German and Polish themed evenings celebrating the tradition of food and music. South Court and Main Street. Sponsored

by Mancino’s.

SOUVENIRS

Visit the new Alpenfest® gift Haus location near the Pavilion on Court St. to Purchase “cute critters” dressed in their Alpenfest® best, t-shirts and other Alpenstuff.

ALPENFEST® ART TENT

Alpenfest® together with the Gaylord Council for the Arts will host an art experience that includes galleries, live artist demonstrations and many other opportunities to create and purchase artisan items. Sponsored by Paragon Ink.

MUSEUM

Discover our community’s past and enjoy a special Alpenfest® display.

Hours 10AM–4PM • 320 W. Main St.

CARNIVAL

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Alpenfest® Date Change!

Open Tuesday – 1:00PM – 11:00PM Wednesday – Friday 11:00AM – 11:00PM FUTURE DATES Saturday – 11:00AM – 9:00PM FOR ALPENFEST® T.J. Schmidt & Company offers the following all-you-can-ride carnival specials during the week: Alpenfest® 2018 July 10–14* Alpenfest® 2019 July 9–13* Tuesday – Gaylord Night, 5:00PM – 10:00PM, $18 Wednesday – Kid’s Day, 11:00AM – 4:00PM, $15 Alpenfest® 2020 July 14–18 Thursday – 5:00PM – 10:00PM, $18 *Second Weekend v. Third Weekend in July Friday – 11:00AM – 4:00PM, $18 Saturday – 11:00AM to 9:00PM, $18 Buy Your Mega-Pass to Ride All the Rides All Day Every day!

Cost $50 until June 30, $65 beginning July 3.

Online sales end at 5PM, July 10th.

Sold online only at www.gaylordalpenfest.com 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!

TUESDAY

July 11

Celebrate the OPENING of the 2017 ALPENFEST®!

12:00PM HONORS LUNCHEON – Alpenfest® Honors Luncheon at Otsego Club, reservations required. Special music Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union - The Gaylord Youth Orchestra under the direction of Wayne Wyrembelski.

1:00PM CARNIVAL Rides open.

2:00PM-5:00PM COMMUNITY PROGRAM - “Thrivent Financial, Northern Michigan Community will be sponsoring a food packing event.

Community members will come together and combine efforts to pack meal kits for local families. Volunteers are welcome! Please stop by our tent and help make an impact in your Community. Located on the Courthouse lawn. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial and The Promise FM.

5:15PM WURST WAGON – Help us commemorate the 100 year

anniversary of the Michigan State Police. Historic police cars and vehicles like the ‘57 Ford, ‘75 Plymouth Fury and a new charger painted old school! Delicious hot dogs will be served up hot & fresh by Michigan’s finest. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by the Michigan State Police.

6:00PM SECHSELAUTEN CELEBRATION – The Courthouse bells ring out inviting everyone in the Alpine Village down to the Alpenstrasse for the opening of the 53rd Annual Alpenfest.® Work is over – it’s time to play!

6:05PM “OFFICIAL OPENING OF ALPENFEST®

2017” - Willkommen by Mayor John Jenkins, National Anthem, Swiss Anthem, Alphorn Salute by Nancy Fako, and introduction of Der Buergermeister, Parade Marshal, Dar Award, Honored Industry and the 2016 Alpenfest® Queen, Kelly Furget on the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage.

6:15PM CONCERT: Jasmine Murray – Jasmine Murray was a

finalist on “American Idol,” a Miss Mississippi title holder, a Top 10 Miss America pageant finalist and has had appearances on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Live! With Regis & Kelly. Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by Johnson Oil, The Promise FM and Thrivent Financial.

6:55PM CONCERT: Neshama – A progressive acoustic band with a

bluegrass and celtic influence. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by Johnson Oil, The Promise FM and Thrivent Financial.

7:30PM LAMPION MAKING CONTEST – Make your Lampion for the parade! Bring a flashlight; we’ll supply the rest. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Courthouse lawn.

8:00PM CONCERT: Citizen’s Way – pop-rock influences,

infectious lyrics and a creatively ambitious new sound from the trio, composed of Ben and Josh Calhoun and David Blascoe. 2.0 sees the band pushing their artistic boundaries with songs like the funk-inspired “Bulletproof” and the soulful, stripped down ballad “I Will.”

Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Sponsored by Johnson Oil, The Promise FM and Thrivent Financial.

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. On the corner of First and Center. Sponsored by Alpine Propane LLC.

WEDNESDAY

July 12

9:00AM 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 8:30A.M. Winners to be announced at the World’s Largest Coffee Break. Sponsored by Arlene’s Diner.

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. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Provided by Family Fare, Main St. Market and Keweenaw Coffee Works.

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. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by MBank.

11:00AM MEN’S KNEE CONTEST – Who has the knobbiest?

Sexiest? Most scarred? Most tan? Prizes awarded in over a dozen categories. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by MBank.

12:00PM PONTRESINA SPAETZLE (CHICKEN

DUMPLING) SUPPEN – Our (secret) Pontresina soup recipe. Free (while it lasts) with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. $5 without the Alpenfest® Pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Atkinson Petruska Kozma & Hart PC.

12:00PM CONCERT: Midwest Dueling Pianos - If you

have never seen dueling pianos you won’t want to miss this engaging performance that encourages crowd participation and contains music that spans all generations from the very young to the young at heart. They will have you on your feet laughing, clapping and singing along! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by Freeman Family Enterprises and Community Financial Credit Union.

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

12:00PM–1:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Claude Shannon Juggling

Club. Join in the fun with hands on experience as Tommy gives lessons on the art of juggling with a chance to participate in the Alpenfest® Grand Parade! Live in the Pontresina Entertainment Tent (on the courthouse lawn).

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

1:00PM GOLDFISH EATING CONTEST - Gulp as fast as you

can! Prizes! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin! Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored

by MBank.

1:00PM-3:00PM CHILD FINGERPRINT

IDENTIFICATION – Receive a CD with a photo, fingerprint and voice recognition for your child. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. This free service is Sponsored by Awakon Federal Credit Union in cooperation with the Michigan State Police.

1:00PM-6:00PM “A DAY IN THE GARDEN” - The

Edelweiss Garden Club is showcasing 7 local gardens. Tickets are $8.00 at Family Fare, Saturn Booksellers, The Old Spud Warehouse and North Star Gardens. Children under 16 are free.

2:00PM BUBBLE GUM BLOWING CONTEST – Gooey,

sticky, explosions provided for all ages. Prizes for the biggest! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by MBank.

3:00PM TRICYCLE PARADE – Tykes with their decorated trikes.

Prizes! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Meet under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion.

Sponsored by MBank.

3:00PM BICYCLE PARADE – Prizes awarded for the best-

dressed bikes on the Alpenstrasse. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Starting under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by MBank.

4:00PM-5:00PM CHILDREN’S HOUR - A special performance with Rosco, Tommy Tropic and “Funny Puppet Guy”, Rick Paul. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Baymont Inn & Suites.

5:00PM DINNER Pulled Pork or BBQ Pork plate with NEW and Improved

KFC fixins! Get it before it’s gone. $3 with Alpenfest® pin $8 without pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Pulled Pork provided by Dowker’s Meat Market with tasty sides provided by KFC. Hosted by the Alpenfest® Board of Directors.

5:00PM-8:00PM CONCERT: Eric Neubauer

Ensemble Die Dorfmusicanten (German for Town Band) – Come dance to traditional German brass band instrumentation with fluegelhorns, clarinets, tenorhorns, tuba and drums with a modern twist that includes saxophones, trombones, trumpets, guitar and electric bass. Prizes for the best Bavarian Costume! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Gaylord.

8:00PM CONCERT: Endless Summer – This dance party

ensemble returns with music from the 50’s/60’s, big band and new hits with top notch costumes, horns and performances. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage.

Sponsored by Great Lakes Energy & Wolverine Alpine Power Plant.

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11:00AM–1:30PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS – Sloppy joes,

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THURSDAY

July 13

9:00AM ALPINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST – Delicious biscuits and gravy starts the day right (while supplies last). Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Provided by Big Boy Restaurants. Sponsored and hosted by Community Financial Credit Union.

10:00AM DIAPER DERBY – Watch these speedy babies crawl to their parents. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by MBank. Hosted by Otsego County Title.

11:00AM PIZZA EATING CONTEST – Test your cheesy pizza eating skills. Age divisions. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion.

Pizza provided by Spicy Bob’s Pizza, Sponsored by MBank. Hosted by Farm Bureau-Korsen/Volant Agency.

12:00PM STILT WALKING CONTEST – Accept the challenge, it’s a tall order. All ages welcome. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Courthouse lawn. Prizes.

Sponsored by MBank.

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

12:00PM–1:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Claude Shannon Juggling

Club. Join in the fun with hands on experience as Tommy gives lessons on the art of juggling with a chance to participate in the Alpenfest® Grand Parade! Live in the Pontresina Entertainment Tent (on the courthouse lawn).

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

1:00PM JUMP ROPE CONTEST – Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion.

Prizes! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Sponsored by MBank. Hosted by Alpine Title.

2:00PM HOOLA HOOP CONTEST – Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Prizes! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Sponsored by MBank.

3:00PM ALPINE BINGO – For Seniors Only! Prizes awarded! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored and hosted by Aspen Ridge Retirement Village.

3:00PM-4:00PM CHILDREN’S HOUR - A special performance with Rosco, Tommy Tropic and “Funny Puppet Guy”, Rick Paul. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® Pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Good’s Main Stage. Sponsored by Aspen Village.

4:00PM–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-8:00PM CONCERT: Big Daddy Lackowski

and the La Dee Da’s – Let’s Polka with the Legendary Big Daddy Lackowski. Prizes for the best dressed couple. Free with a 2017Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by First Federal of Northern Michigan.

5:30PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Banana Splits free (while they last) with your 2017 Alpenfest® pin! $5 without a pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored

by Ashby’s Sterling Ice Cream and the Alpine Chocolat Haus. Hosted by the Marshall family and friends!

8:00PM CONCERT: Drew Hale – Award winning country singer/

songwriter, 2015 Country Showdown National Champion. Free with 2017Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by Chemical Bank and The Fox Music Radio 94.3 & 92.5.

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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FRIDAY

July 14

9:00AM PFANNEKUCHEN UND WUERSTCHEN –

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast (while it lasts). Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Prepared and served by Gaylord Community Schools. Sausage donated

by Big Boy and Family Fare.

9:30AM “UGLY DOG” CONTEST REGISTRATION – Get your favorite canine registered for the Ugly Dog Contest (on the Courthouse lawn).

DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH! Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus with the assistance of the Otsego County Animal Shelter.

10:00AM “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! Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus.

10:00AM KINDER KLASSICS – An assortment of children’s activities for children 6 and under. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. In the Paragon Ink Art Tent (on the Courthouse lawn). Sponsored by MBank.

11:00AM PET PARADE REGISTRATION – Under the

UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus with the assistance of the Otsego County Animal Shelter.

12:00PM PET PARADE – Prizes for the best “dressed” Alpenfest® pets.

Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH! Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus.

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

12:00PM–1:00PM TOMMY TROPIC – Claude Shannon Juggling Club. Join in the fun with hands on experience as Tommy gives lessons on the art of juggling with a chance to participate in the Alpenfest® Grand Parade! Live in the Pontresina Entertainment Tent (on the Courthouse lawn).

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

12:00PM-2:00PM ALPENFEST® IDOL TRYOUTS

– Gaylord’s own version of “American Idol.” Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. On the Jay’s Sporting Goods Alpenstage. Sponsored by the University Center Gaylord.

2:00PM SWISS STONE SPITTING - Prizes! Free with 2017Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by MBank.

3:00PM PIE EATING CONTEST - Prizes! Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Provided by Family Fare. Sponsored by MBank.

4:00PM LA PROMENADE DES BISCUITS (Gaylord’s

version of a cake walk) - Join us under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion to see how the cookie crumbles. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Sponsored by MBank and Hosted by Munson Home Health and the Otsego County Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore.

5:00PM CULVER’S CREAMY FROZEN CUSTARD –

“Enjoy the Alpenfest. Welcome to delicious!” Free with your 2017 Alpenfest pin. While supplies last! Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Provided by Culver’s of Gaylord. Sponsored

by Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, PC.

5:00PM-7:00PM ALPENEST® RUN REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP - Otsego County Community Center located at 315 S. Center Avenue.

5:30 PM ALPENFEST® QUEEN’S PAGEANT – Our finest

young ladies put their best foot forward to vie for the coveted crown. Live on the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by Go North Properties and 5/3 Bank.

8:00PM CONCERT: Mega 80’s -Dig out those acid wash jeans,

high tops and aqua net hairspray and join us for an ultimate 80’s retro party. Prize for the best dressed! Free with Alpenfest® pin. On the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage.

Sponsored by Kirtland University Center Gaylord / MTEC and Eagle 101.5.

DUSK: FIREWORKS: Keep your seat at the Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods

Main Stage and enjoy fireworks at their finest! Brought to you by TBO Development Company.

ALSO GOING ON AROUND THE GAYLORD AREA:

10:00AM–6:00PM 22nd 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.

SATURDAY

July 15

7:00AM-9:00AM BREAKFAST TO GO! - Come get your

hot breakfast sandwich and delicious coffee from Seams like new. Free with your 2017 Alpenfest® pin while supplies last. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Prepared by Gaylord Community Schools.

8:15AM ALPENFEST® FUN RUN – Starts and ends under the

UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Johnson’s Propane, Otsego Memorial Hospital, Dan Smith & Company PC, Gaylord Eye Care, Family Fare, and Oliver Chiropractic.

8:30AM ALPENFEST® WALK – 5k and 10k walkers start and finish under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion (on Court Street).

8:45AM 41st 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 UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. For information call the Chamber of Commerce at (989) 732-6333. Sponsored by Johnson’s Propane, Otsego Memorial Hospital, Dan Smith & Company PC, Gaylord Eye Care, Family Fare, and Oliver Chiropractic.

9:00AM-11:00AM CLASSIC CAR AND TRUCK SHOW

REGISTRATION. Located on Court and First St. Sponsored by Independent Tire, Auto Lab Complete Car Center, Gaylord Ford Lincoln, Amerigas and Bayside Beverage.

12:00PM ALPENFEST® GAYLORD ART

VAN GRAND PARADE– Featuring Parade favorites Rosco the Clown and Tommy Tropic. The pageantry of Gaylord’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. Sponsored by Gaylord Art Van.

12:00PM GAYLORD HIGH SCHOOL

MARCHING BAND – Alpenfest® welcomes back the Gaylord High School Marching Band under the direction of Aaron Hoteling. Sponsored by Catt Development.

1:00PM-4:00PM CLASSIC CAR AND TRUCK

SHOW. Alpenfest® welcomes back an old Alpenfest® tradition. Take a walk down memory lane beginning at Court and First St. and check out some fantastic vintage, classic, hot rods, cruisers, trucks and more. Over 30 awards and categories. Register online today at gaylordalpenfest.com. Sponsored by Independent Tire, Auto Lab Complete Car Center, Gaylord Ford Lincoln, Amerigas and Bayside Beverage.

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. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by C2AE.

2:00PM PETOSKEY STEEL DRUM BAND Under the

UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Michigan Insurance Services Agency, Inc.

2:00PM-5:00PM DHARMA SQUAD INDUSTRIES

2nd Annual SKATEPARK COMPETITION – This event will be held at the Otsego County Sportsplex. Registration link available at gaylordalpenfest.com or on-site. Entry fee will be $5.00 with 2017 Alpenfest® Pin. Sponsored and hosted by the Dharma Squad.

3:00PM STRUDEL ON THE STRASSE – Strut your stuff down to the Alpenstrasse for a slice of strudel while it lasts. Free with 2017 Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Provided by Albie’s. Sponsored and Hosted by Gaylord Teachers and G.E.A.

3:00PM–4:00PM KARAOKE (ALPENFEST® IDOL)

FINALS – Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by Hickerson Floor & Tile Haus.

5:00PM-7:00PM ART TENT RECEPTION – A lovely

SATURDAY • JULY 16

reception featuring artwork from many talented local artists with delicious hors-d’oeuvres provided by Treetops. Artwork will be available to purchase through a live auction. Located 8:45am ALPENFEST WALK – 5k and 10k walks start and finish at the Paragon Art Tent on the courthouse lawn. Tickets must be purchased in advance at under the Pavilion on Court Street. the Gaylord Area Convention Bureau.

2017 Alpenfest® Pin Required. Sponsored Sponsoredand byTourism Johnson Propane.

by Paragon Ink and Gaia Technologies. Hosted by the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts and 9:00am 33rd.. ANNUAL ALPENFEST RUN – 5k Run starts at 9:00, the Alpenfest® Board.

10k Run starts about 9:10. Start and end under the Pavilion.

For informationCONCERT: call Johnson Propane.

732-2451.

5:00PM–6:00PM GAYLORD

Sponsored by Johnson’s Propane.

COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA - It’s music to your “Alpen” ears as this 9:00am 3 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

by The seasoned orchestra3 ON serenades you. Under the direction –ofSponsored Jim Van Eizenga.

Free with a 2017 Sportsplex. Call 989-731-3546 for registration information.

Alpenfest® pin. Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion. Sponsored by The Herald Times.

9:00am

ALPENFEST FUN RUN – Run the parade route. Starting at

2nd Street andCONCERT: Illinois. Sponsored

by Gaylord Alpenfest 6:00PM–7:00PM GAYLORD

and Johnson’s COMMUNITY BAND -Propane.

Get your marching shoes and come out for this 9am-5pm 15th ANNUAL NORTHERN GUILD’S community favorite under the direction of Aaron MICHIGAN Hoteling. FreeARTIST with a 2017 Alpenfest® pin.

ART SHOW AND SALE – Fine art, photography, jewelery Under the UnitedHealthcare Pavilion.

Sponsored by Maid Pro. and wood carving. Located at the First United Methodist Church at Second and Center5St. 7:00PM CONCERT: PHASE MOTOWN REVIEW –

GRAND PARADE – The pageantry of one of Their Jump Noon on the Soul ALPENFEST train with an R&B performance reminiscent of the “Temptations.” our State’s Premier Parades unfolds.

Seeperformance map below infor2016. Free choreographed moves help them get nominated for best live route ® with 2017 Alpenfestparade pin. On the information.

Alpenfest® Jay’s Sporting Goods Main Stage. Sponsored by PETOSKEY STEEL DRUM BAND performing Family2:00pm Fare, City of Gaylord and Black Diamond Broadcasting 98.5 UPS. under the

pavilion after parade. Sponsored by 3:00pm STRUDEL THE STRASSE – Strut your stuff downAREA: to ALSO GOING ONON AROUND THE GAYLORD the Alpenstrasse for a slice of strudel while it lasts. Free with 2011 Alpenfest pin. Under the Pavilion.

Sponsored by 8:00AM–1:00PM ALPENFRESH FARMER’S the Gaylord Education MARKET Corner of First and Court Association.

4pm–5pm KARAOKE (ALPENFEST IDOL) FINALS 9:00AM–5:30PM 22ndANNUAL NORTHERN under the pavilion, free.

MICHIGAN ARTIST GUILD’S Art Show and Sale – Fine 7:00pm CONCERT –The Elders art, photography, Sponsored jewelry and wood carving.Market Locatedand at the Methodist Church

by Glen’s theFirst CityUnited of Gaylord. at Second St. and Free Centeradmission.

Ave. Schedule Subject to Change

Art Tent

ALPENFEST/GACA DEMONSTRATION ARTISTS To register or for an updated schedule of events, check Gaylordalpenfest.com.

Wednesday, July 12th

TENT #1

TENT #2

12-2PM Kathy Beihl, Collage 2-4PM Dee Smith, Encaustic

12-2PM Marge Long, Children 2-4PM Marge Long, Children

Thursday, July 13th

TENT #1

TENT #2

12-2PM Carlene Lagrou, Water Color 2-4PM Nina Gee, Water Color

TENT #1

12-2PM Alex Corveniak, Fly Tying 2-4PM Beth Bynum, Collage

Friday, July 14th

12-2PM David Retter, Wood Carving 2-4PM Bonnie Prouty, Acrylic Paint

TENT #2

12-2PM Jenny Soper, Chalk Paint 2-4PM Denise Matteini, Water Color

Saturday, July 15th

TENT #1

12-2PM Parade, no demo 2-4PM Karen Von Oppen, Designs

SPONSORED BY PARAGON INK

TENT #2

12-2PM Parade, no demo 2-4PM Sheryl Lamarand, Zentangle

Pontresina Tent ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Check Gaylordalpenfest.com for an updated schedule of events.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

12:00PM-1:00PM Tommy Tropic-Claude Shannon Juggling Club-Daily classes on the art of juggling. Be a part of the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 15th

2:00PM-2:30PM Gaylord Community Productions Children’s Theater

presents the stage play of Hansel and Gretel in co-operation with the Gaylord Kiwanis Club

3:30PM-4:00PM Gaylord Community Productions Children’s Theater

presents the stage play of Hansel and Gretel in co-operation with the Gaylord Kiwanis Club

Thursday, July 13, 2017

12:00PM-1:00PM Tommy Tropic-Claude Shannon Juggling Club-Daily Classes on the art of juggling. Be a part of the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 15th

2:00PM-2:30PM Gaylord Community Productions Children’s Theater

presents the stage play of Hansel and Gretel in co-operation with the Gaylord Kiwanis Club

3:30PM-4:00PM Gaylord Community Productions Children’s Theater

presents the stage play Hansel and Gretel in co-operation with the Gaylord Kiwanis Club

Friday, July 14, 2017

12:00PM-1:00PM Tommy Tropic-Claude Shannon Juggling Club-Daily Classes on the art of juggling. Be a part of the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 15th

2:00PM-3:00PM Children’s Puppet Show 4:00PM-5:00PM Children’s Puppet Show TBD Yoga 45 Yoga Classes and demonstration. Will be held at either 11:00 am

Wednesday – Friday and possibly additional classes from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm each of the three days as well.

SPONSORED BY KIRTLAND UNIVERSITY CENTER GAYLORD/ MTEC, WADE TRIM, DIESEL FREAK, BRAND LAND SURVEYING

There are thousands of ways into the complex health care system. And UnitedHealthcare has ways to make the system simpler. Like rides to the doctor at no cost to you.

Visit UHCCommunityPlan.com or call 1-800-903-5253 for more information.

Š2017 United Healthcare Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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The Legend

HERR GESSLER OF

According 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.”

The Legend of

THE BOOGG

Boogg, 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 can enjoy the fun and festivities of Alpenfest®!

Lampion Parade

The 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.

Alpenfest® MAIN STAGE

Welcomes:

SPONSORED BY

TUESDAY July 11 HEADLINER CITIZEN’S WAY SPECIAL GUESTS JASMINE MURRAY & NESHAMA SPONSORED BY

WEDNESDAY July 12 ENDLESS SUMMER Looking out for you 1-888-GT-LAKES www.gtlakes.com

SPONSORED BY

THURSDAY July DREW HALE

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SPONSORED BY

FRIDAY July 14 QUEEN’S PAGEANT

SPONSORED BY

FRIDAY July 14 MEGA 80’S SPONSORED BY

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