Schedule

September 12, 2025

"Kick Off" Mike Schneider

Time: 5:00p.m.-6:30p.m.

Location: The Blackforest Garten

Gazing things stared with the polka sounds of Mike Schneider

Ceremonial Program

Time: 6:00p.m.

Location: The Blackforest Garten

Welcome by Judy Wallin, President of Gemlichkeit Days introduction of our King & Queen, Honorary Pracamion by Senator Steve Nass

Ceremonial Tapping of the first Keg

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Blackforest Garten

In the German fashion, the festival officially begins with the tapping of the first kag of bier.

Meisner Legacy Band

Time: 6:30 p.m.-10:30p.m. Location: The Blackforest Garten

Flag Raising Ceremony

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Outside, just east of the Activity Center

The Mike Schneider Polka Band

Time: 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m.

Location: The Linden Bier Garten

Mike Schneider will continue to rain you in the Linden Game

Presentation of Kings and Queens

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Blackforest Garten

Beginning in the Linden Garen, then presenting in the Black Forest Garten Floral donation by Wine & Roses