Heimatfest

June 17–20, 2010

Thursday, June 17

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

Little Miss Heimatfest and Little Mister Heimatfest PAGEANT

Miss Heimatfest Queen PAGEANT

For more information about the pageants, contact Becky Troesch (367-2118) or Martha Rasche (367-1605).

Friday, June 18

FLOWER JUDGING Contest

(Sponsored by the Ferdinand Merchants)

Möbel Room

Flowers can be dropped off between 4-6:30 p.m. in the Möbel Room. For more information, call Margie Stallman (367-1238).

Heimatfest Bake-Off

(Sponsored by the Psi Iota Psi Sorority)

Möbel Room

Entries can be dropped off between 4-6:30 p.m. in the Möbel Room. For more information, call LouAnn Weyer or Kathy Weyer (367-1650).

German BEER GARDEN

5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Heimatfest OPENING CEREMONY

5:30 p.m. on the Main Stage

Meet our Heimatfest Queen, Little Miss, and Little Mister.

We'll also introduce the parade grand marshal!

ENTERTAINMENT

Don Baggett, Magician, 6 p.m. (Main stage)

Chainsaw Carving demonstration, 6 p.m. (In the park)

Community Legacy presentation, 7:15 p.m.

Kids Lip Synch Contest, 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call Ann Weyer (367-1266). (Register online for the contest!)

DJ by Boogie Tunes, 9 p.m. – Midnight

WATERBALL Contest

(Sponsored by the Ferdinand Fire Department)

Registration at 6:30 p.m.; contest begins at 7 p.m., Ferdinand Community Center parking lot

For more information, call David Nord (367-0993).

CORNHOLE Contest

(Sponsored by WBDC)

Registration at 6 p.m.; contest begins at 7 p.m., 18th Street Softball Field

For more information or to pre-register, call WBDC (683-4144).

HOMEMADE WINE Judging

7 p.m., Community Center

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

Saturday, June 19

5K RUN/WALK and Fun Run

(Registration Form)

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: $15

Late registration (after June 13): $20

Registration includes t-shirt

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

For more information, call Karl Hinson (367-2668).

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.

For more information, call 367-1206 or 367-1191.

Children's PET PARADE

Registration at 9 a.m., Parade begins at 9:30 on the softball field.

$5 entry fee — Lots of fun categories to enter!

For more information, call Joanie Metz (367-1968).

3-on-3 BASKETBALL Contest

(Sponsored by Forest Park Boys Basketball and the Town of Ferdinand)

Contest begins at 9 a.m.; Pre-registration is required.

$40 team entry fee. Maximum of four persons per team.

Two divisions: High School and Open

Held at the 18th Street Basketball Court

SLAM DUNK Contest

Contest begins at Noon, Held at 18th Street Basketball Court

For more information or to register for the 3-on-3 contest or the slam dunk contest, call Marc Steczyk (639-9551) or Nate Hawkins (661-9218).

Co-ed VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

6-person format

$40 registration fee

Tournament begins at 10 a.m.

For registration information, call the Tri-County YMCA (367-1411, ext. 2814).

German BEER GARDEN

12 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Backyard BARBECUE Contest

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

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

$25 entry fee, Judging at 4 p.m.

For more information, call Steve Hulsman (389-2642 or 630-9825).

HORSESHOE Tourney

$5 entry fee (draw for partners)

Registration from 12-12:45 p.m.

Tournament begins at 1 p.m.

For more information, call Bill Troesch (367-2118).

Kiddie PEDAL PULL

(Sponsored by the Forest Park FFA)

Registration starts at 5 p.m., Race begins at 6 p.m.

Entry fee is $1

For more information, contact Abby Smith (367-1831, ext. 4190).

ENTERTAINMENT

Chainsaw Carving Demonstration, 1 p.m.

Tim James, 4:30 p.m.

Beau Troesch, 6 p.m.

Chainsaw Carving Demonstration, 6 p.m.

Wood Carvings auction, 7:15 p.m.

Fire 'n Ice band, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday, June 20

Heimatfest PARADE

Starting down Main Street at 2 p.m.

Parade entry forms can be picked up at participating Ferdinand merchants. (Download an entry form online by clicking here.)

For more information, contact Ebby Weyer (367-1332), Christie Anderson (639-7511), or Tracy Weyer (367-2790).

Parade theme: The Heimatfest... Bringing Our Community Together for the Past 15 Years!

2010 Corporate Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Ferdinand News

Ferdinand Community Center

German American Bank

Perry Spencer Communications

Southeast Dubois County School Corporation

Weyer Electric

Silver Sponsors

Best Home Furnishings

Farbest Foods, Inc.

Ferdinand Farmers Mutual Insurance

Jasper Engines and Transmissions

Jasper Seating Co.

Old National Bank

The Herald

Universal Design Associates

Bronze Sponsors

All Star Sports

Blessinger's Exterm-It-All

Hoosier Laser Graphics

Seufert Construction

Great Food Booths!

Fun and Games!

Download entry forms:

Parade (Entry form) (Information sheet)

3-on-3 Basketball Contest (Entry form)

Backyard BBQ Contest

(Entry form)

5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run

(Entry form)

Register online for:

Lip Sync Contest

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