We're Off to Alpenfest!

July 6, 2024

Carnival lights, parade floats, and daily live music acts will take over Gaylord when Alpenfest returns for its 59th year, July 9-13. This time-honored celebration pays homage to the town’s Alpine theme, which means lederhosen is the outfit of choice and Bavarian eats and treats will never be more than a stone’s throw away. (There actually is a stone throwing contest, just in case you want to test that theory.) Highlights of the festival include multiple parades and concerts, the TJ Schmidt carnival, Alpenfest Idol and the Alpenfest Queens and Princess pageants, brat and pie eating contests, and so much more. We particularly like the Burning of the Böögg (pictured), when you write down your worries and woes and then let them burn away. See the full week of events at gaylordalpenfest.com/2024-schedule.