2010 GermanFest Picnic!
Presented by Dayton Liederkranz-Turner

27th Annual GermanFest Picnic
Public Invited ~ Free Admission

When:
Friday, August 13th - 5pm to 11pm
Saturday, August 14th - 12pm to 11pm
Sunday, August 15th - 12:00pm to 6pm


Picnic Flyer
Schedule & Festival Layout

Location:
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, OH, 45409
 

Featured Bands:
Prost Band
Alte Kameraden
Gebhard Erler

Enjoy German Foods:
Schnitzel DinnersPretzels
Brats, MettsHot Dogs
Bavarian Pork ChopsSauerkraut
German Desserts Ice Cream
German Potato SaladPopcorn
Roasted AlmondsFunnel Cakes
Sandwich BoothGerman Fries
Pretzel Burgers
Ham & Sauerkraut Balls
Soft Drinks, Lemonade, Tea
German Draft & Bottled Beer
German Wine & Liqueur Tent
Belgian Beer Tasting Booth

Attractions!
•New Location: Carillon Park!
•Continuous Live Music
•On-Site Parking
•Authentic German Food
•Friday Keg Tapping
•Kidz Zone Games & Rides
•ATM Located in Kettering Building
•German Import Haus
•New Craft Vendors
•Belgian Beer Tasting
•2010 Oktoberfest Biers
•Membership Opportunities
•Raffle Prizes!!
•Bavarian Fashion Show
•5k Race/Walk
•Heritage Booth Featuring 200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest

Scholarship & Grant Winners!
Congratulations to the 2010 winners of the DLT scholarship and education grant program. Our $1,500 academic scholarship winner is Andrew Koerner. The $500 education grant winner is Joel Sagasser. Awards to the winners will be made at the GermanFest Picnic opening ceremonies. The DLT scholarship/grant program is one of the benefits of membership.


German Wine & Belgian Beer
For those wine lovers - stop by the German Wine Tent featuring a variety of German wines to taste. Wine will be sold by the glass and by the bottle.

New this year will be a Belgian Beer Tasting on Saturday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

2009 GermanFest Picnic Sponsors
The 2010 GermanFest Picnic is spondored by Heidelberg Distributor, Dayton International, & Mercy Sienna Woods Retirement Center.

The Dayton Liederkranz would like to thank our sponsors as well as the following supporters:
Belmont Party Supply
Boston's Bistro
Dayton History
Dublin Pub
Endurance Sports
Five Rivers Metro Parks
Houser Inc
Houston Printing
Knollwood Nurseries
Phone Booth Lounge
Mercy Sienna Woods Retirement Center

Interested in becoming a GermanFest Picnic Sponsor? Please contact John Koerner for details!


2010 GermanFest Picnic Vendors
Bellyfire Catering
Boulevard Haus
Bear Building
Custom Frames
Dayton Liederkranz Culture Booth
Dave Bignell ~ Wood Carver
Eintract Singing Society ~ Food Vendor
European Linens & Wood Imports
Face Painting
Fragrances
Purveyors of German Trachten
Genealogy Support Booth
German Import Haus
Guttershutter Children's Books
International Antiques Beersteins ~ Helmut Kister
Jules Gems
Mill-Cliff Books ~ Frank Miller
Photo Booth & Gingerbread house

Please check back often for updates on 2010 vendors


Buy Raffle Tickets... Win Fabulous Prizes!
Raffle Prize drawing every 2 hours! Special Raffle prizes including a Hot Air Balloon Ride - Don't miss your chance to win big!

Visit the German Heritage Booth
The 2010 Culture Booth will feature the 200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest! If you have any Oktoberfest souvenirs, etc. that you would be willing to lend us for the display, please contact Carl and Judy Schneider at 937-433-3451 or email Judy as soon as possible. Stop in and visit!

Interested in your German Heritage? Be sure to stop in and meet some representatives from the DLT Genealogy Group as well as Prof Don Heinrich Tolzman (Genealogy expert) and ask some questions! On-site computers with website genealogy support available. The Geneaology Group meets monthly with guest speakers and group discussions.

The Dayton Liederkranz is always looking for new members. Ask how YOU can join! Membership applications will be available.

Friday's Scheduled Events
time description
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Festival Hours - Open until 11pm!
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Alte Kameraden
6:30 p.m. Keg Tapping Ceremony & Scholarship Awards with Special Guest ~ Jim Bucher!
6:30 p.m. 10th Annual GermanFest Picnic 5k Run/Walk Begins
8:00 p.m. Food Tent Closes
9:00 p.m. Sandwich Booth Closes
10:00 p.m. Ticket Sales Close for Beer/Wine
10:30pm Beer & Wine Booths Close

Saturday's Scheduled Events
time description
12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Festival Hours - Open until 11pm!
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Alte Kameraden
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Belgian Bier Tasting
3:30 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Bavarian Fashion Show
6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Prost Band
8:00 p.m. Food Tent Closes
9:00 p.m. Sandwich Booth Closes
10:00 p.m. Ticket Sales Close for Beer/Wine
10:30pm Beer & Wine Booths Close

Sunday's Scheduled Events
time description
11:00 a.m. Polka Mass Featuring Prost Band
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Festival Hours
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Prost Band
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Spass Platz Entertainment: Gebhard Erler
5:00 p.m. Food Tent Closes
6:00 p.m. Sandwich Booth Closes
4:30 p.m. Ticket Sales Close for Beer/Wine
5:00pm Beer & Wine Booths Close


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Dayton, OH, 45402
(937) 223-9013
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