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Heimatfest

June 19-21, 2008

Thursday, June 19

Pageants will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Forest Park High School Auditorium.

Button required for this event

Little Miss Heimatfest and Little Mister Heimatfest PAGEANT (More info)

Children must be 5 years old and
not older than 8 years old on June 19, 2008

 

Miss Heimatfest Queen PAGEANT (More info)

Participants must be 16 years old and
not older than 19 years old on June 19, 2008


Queen Pageant Entry FormLittle Miss/Mister Heimatfest Entry Form


Friday, June 20

FLOWER JUDGING Contest

(Sponsored by the Ferdinand Merchants)

Möbel Room

4 categories
  • Cut flower arrangement
  • Hanging basket
  • Container garden
  • Potted plant (herb or house)

Includes Childrens Division

6 and under

7 and older


KÜCHEN Contest

(Sponsored by the Ferdinand News)

Möbel Room

4 categories
  • Traditional
  • Sweet Bread
  • Rolls
  • Other

View flower and küchen entries!

Friday night — 7:30 - 9 p.m.


Button required for this eventGerman BEER GARDEN

5 p.m. - 1 a.m.


CAR CRAM Fire Drill Contest (Click here for more info.)

6 - 8 p.m.

For more information, call Rob Hamilton (367-0504).


ENTERTAINMENT

Main Stage

Kids Lip Synch Contest, 7 p.m.

DJ by Boogie Tunes, 9 p.m. – Midnight


HOMEMADE WINE Judging (Click here for more info.)

7 p.m., Community Center


Saturday, June 21

5K RUN/WALK and Fun Run (Click here for more info.)

Race start time: 8 a.m., Kids fun run will follow run/walk

Early registration: 6:45 a.m. in the Forest Park High School Gymnasium

Fees:

Early registration: $13

Late registration (after June 14): $16

Registration includes t-shirt

Fun Run for kids is free unless participant wants a t-shirt ($6)


CAR Show

Registration from 9 a.m. – Noon

$15 for show vehicles, $5 for non-show

Top 30 Cars and Ten Special Awards!

Judging at 1 p.m.; trophy presentation at 4 p.m.


Co-ed VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

6-person format

$40 registration fee

Tournament begins at 10 a.m.


German BEER GARDEN

12 p.m. - 1 a.m.


HORSESHOE Tourney

$5 entry fee (draw for partners)

Registration from 12-12:45 p.m.

Tournament begins at 1 p.m.


Kiddie PEDAL PULL

(Sponsored by the Forest Park FFA)

2 p.m., 18th Street Park parking lot

Registration starts at 1 p.m.

Entry fee is $1

Four weight classes: 30-45 lbs, 46-60 lbs, 61-75 lbs, 76-100 lbs


Button required for this eventBackyard BARBECUE Contest (Click here for more info.)

Prizes awarded at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage

Free samples after 12 p.m. with fest buttons!

$10 entry fee, Judging at 4 p.m.


ENTERTAINMENT

Main Stage

5:30 - 7 p.m. — Birnie Jeffries and the Recycled Teenagers

9 p.m. - 1 a.m. — David Wayne and Blackburn Road


Clubs and Parties participating

Boy Scouts Troop #186, Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce, Ferdinand Jaycees, Ferdinand Legion Auxiliary, Ferdinand Merchants, Ferdinand News, Ferdinand Optimist Club, Ferdinand Police Department, Forest Park Band Boosters, Forest Park FFA, Forest Park Track and Cross Country, Forest Park Youth Soccer, NASCAR Club, Sisters of St. Benedict, S P & F Youth Football League, Tri-County YMCA, VFW, Wheels of Fortune Car Club

 

2008 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Ferdinand News

Ferdinand Community Center

MasterBrand Cabinets

German American Bank

Perry Spencer Communications

The Herald

Southeast Dubois County School Corporation

 

Silver Sponsors

Best Home Furnishings

Ferdinand Farmers Mutual Insurance

Greif Brothers

Jasper Seating Co.

Universal Design Associates

 

Bronze Sponsors

All Star Sports

Seufert Construction

 

Great Food Booths!

Fun and Games!

 

Join us for our next planning meeting — June 2, 7:30 p.m., at the 18th Street Park


Minutes from past meetings (Word files)

April 21, 2008

March 17, 2008

February 18, 2008

January 21, 2008

November 19, 2007

October 15, 2007

September 17, 2007

August 20, 2007

 


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