Gemuetlichkeit Days Annual Celebration of German Heritage is held at the Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 North Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI  53549.

The 40th festival of Gemuetlichkeit Days will take  place on September 17th, 18th and 19th, 2010. The theme for 2010 is Rubin Jubilaeum which translates to Ruby (40th) Anniversary.

2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.  

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 2010

Begin – “FIND THE MECKI” Contest – Watch for clues (Anywhere in the city limits of Jefferson) Clues will be in the Daily Jefferson County Union and the Jefferson Library Window - Sponsored by:Wedl's Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor, Pitz Stop 


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 2010

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.– ANNUAL GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS TRAP SHOOT Held at and Sponsored by: Jefferson Sportsman’s Club – Contact: Warren Stuelke 674-4928

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th 2010

CUTEST PET PICTURE CONTEST – $5.00 entry fee - Deadline for pictures September 14 – send to Humane Society of Jefferson – W6510 Kiesling Road, Jefferson WI 53549 - Run by Jefferson Humane Society – Contact Judy Havill – 674-2969 – Sponsored by: Jefferson Veterinary Clinic, SC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th2010
THE GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS WEEKEND BEGINS

**CITY OF JEFFERSON DAY** & Wisconsin Plastic Drain & Tile Corporation

 Sponsoring all music on Friday)

5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – “ART & SUE OSWALD” – In the Black Forest Garten 

6:00 P.M. - Ceremonial Program-In the Black Forest Garten
Welcome By Bill Becker
Patriotic Songs by Michelle Haffelder
Introduction of our King & Queen
Honorary Proclamation- Rep. Andy Jorgenson 

6:30 P.M. – CEREMONIAL TAPPING OF THE FIRST KEG – Black Forest Garten – The Keg of Beer – River City Distributors - Spaten Bier - Imported from Germany

7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. – “MIKE SCHNEIDER BAND” – Linden Garten

7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. – “THE FREISTADT ALTE KAMERADEN BAND” – Black Forest Garten

8:15 &  9:30 P.M. – SAUER KRAUT EATING CONTEST – Black Forest Garten, Sponsored by: The Bon Ton Bakery

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18th 2010

9:00 A.M. – EUCHRE REGISTRATION Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Havill - Jefferson – Contact Bill Hesse 674-2964

10:00 A.M. – EUCHRE TOURNAMENT – Play Begins - Black Forest Garten

10:00 A.M. – VINTAGE CAR SHOW – Infield Area – Contact : Mike Spangler 674-4482 – Sponsored by: Aumann's Service, Inc., NAPA Auto Supply, D'Aoust Law Office, Stauffer/Klug Insurance, Schroedl's Auto Pro

 10:30 A.M. – ETHNIC COSTUME CONTEST (Children Only) – Linden Garten – Contact Kelly Becker - 674-4244 – Sponsored by: Fort Community Credit Union - Jefferson

11:00 A.M. – CRAFT FAIR - Food Building – Contact: Debbie Meinel – 674-6124 

12:00 – 1:00 P.M. – WISCONSIN POLKA BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Linden Garten

12:30 P.M. – SCHAFSKOPF REGISTRATION – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Havill - Jefferson

1:00 P.M. – SCHAFSKOPF CARD TOURNAMENT BEGINS – Contact: Bill Hesse - 674-2964

1:00 P.M. – ROAD RALLY – Contact: Vicki Barnes – 674-6092 – Run by: The Blackhawk Auto Club – ***New $5.00 person charge for prizes - Starting at Fairview Sports Bar – Registration 12:00 Noon – Drivers meeting – 12:45 – First Car is out at 1:01 – Sponsored by: The Blackhawk Auto Club

1:00 P.M. – GERMAN FOOD CONTEST – Black Forest Garten – Adult & Children Categories – Contact: Sheila Frohmader– 563-5791- 2 Divisions in Children – Main Dish and Dessert – Sponsored by: Capn’s Steak House & Saloon, Blodgett Garden Center, Ley's Bark River Lanes-Rome

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.– SWING LESSONS  Linden Garten - Wisconsin Polka Boosters Sponsored by: Krek & Associates, McDermott Top Shop, River's Edge Farm Market

2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – “DON PEACHEY BAND– Linden Garten - Sponsored by: Nestle Purina PetCare, Super Wash, Olsen Funeral Home, Laitsch & Brandmeier, LLC, Chiropractic Care Center, Al & Carol Perkins, Jefferson Travel, Safari Sporting Goods

3:15 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. – “JEFF WINARD”  – Black Forest Garten - Sponsored by: Badger Bank, Merrill's & Sons, Best Tile Works, River City Dist., Hans Bros. Inc., Davis Duehr Dean & Associates, American Family Sherry Lange Agency, The Works Hair Salon

6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. – "THE GOODTIME DUTCHMAN"– Linden Garten - Sponsored by: John's Disposal Service, Lake Country Heating & Cooling, Monogue Law Office SC, Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Ceramic Tile, Toucan Embroidery & Screen Printing

6:30 P.M. – CUTEST PET PICTURE CONTEST – WINNER will be posted with the Pet Pictures– Between the Black Forest Garten & the Linden Garten in the tunnel.

8:00 P.M.. – MIDNIGHT – “DENNY ANDERSON INTERNATIONAL MAIN STREET BAND” – Black Forest Garten - Sponsored by: Wayside Inn, Xcel Physical Therapy, Jones Dairy, Duck In, Edgewater Supper Club, Fairview Sports Bar, Lou's Riverview, Kemmeters/KC Subs & pizza

8:00 P.M. – PRESENTATION OF KINGS & QUEENS – Linden Garten – Floral Donation – Humphrey Floral

Following Immediately after – PRESENTATION OF KINGS & QUEENS – Black Forest Garten

Royalty Photos – Courtesy of  Susie's Photography

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

11:00 A.M. - BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR TO DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON -BED RACES - For Details see our CONTESTS page- Sponsored by: Essen Haus - Madison

12:00 NOON – GIANT GEMUETLICHKEIT DAYS PARADE – DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON

1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. - ART & SUE OSWALD - Black Forest Garten - Sponsored by: JM Carpets, Rock Bottom, Abendroth Water Conditioning, Inc., Pizza Pit

2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.– CRAFT FAIR – Food Building

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. – “THE JIMMY HARTWIG BAND – Linden Garten – Sponsored by: JC Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Pernat Meats, J&L Tires, Milwaukee Delivery, DDR, B.E. Hive Hair Salon & Spa, Jefferson Citgo, Wisconsin Wetgoods

3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. – “STEVE MEISNER” – Black Forest Garten – Sponsored by: Fort HealthCare, Landmark Saloon, Jefferson Glass, Dan Rueth Construction LLC

4:30 P.M. – STEIN CARRYING CONTEST (Coed) – Infield Area – Contact: – Sue Weide – Sponsored by: Urban's Restaurant, River Front II Restaurant, Ken Olson's Used Cars, Inc.

7:00 P.M. – GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
7:30 P.M. – FINAL EIN PROSIT!!!!

BUTTON FOR ADMISSION

Only $8.00 IN ADVANCE
Only $10.00 AT THE GATE
THE BUTTON IS ADMISSION FOR THE
WHOLE WEEKEND 16 AND UNDER FREE

BUTTON ALSO GETS YOU INTO THE RAFFLE

NEW THIS YEAR - ONE DAY pass (Wrist Band) for $5.00- THESE WRIST BANDS DO NOT ENTER YOU INTO THE RAFFLE