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Mark your calendars for the 37th annual Luxembourg Fest, brought to you by the Luxembourg American Cultural Society!All are welcome to join in the fun of attending the World's Largest Luxembourg Family Reunion. Festivities start Thursday night with the LACS Member meeting, continue Friday morning with the Fest Cultural Forum and don't stop until Sunday afternoon.
Keep an eye on this event for the latest Fest updates!
This year's schedule includes:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11:
-LACS Museum, Gift Shop & Research Center Open 10 AM- 3 PM- FREE- (Donations welcome)
-LACS Cultural Forum: "Luxembourg Ancestral Houses"
* Held at Ozaukee Nonprofit Center with virtual participation option.
* In-Person Registration at 9:30 AM
* Forum from 10 am - 12:30 pm
* Join us for our annual Fest Cultural Forum about genealogy and ancestral houses in Luxembourg. Our speaker this year is Jean Ensch who is a founding member of the Luxembourg Genealogical Society (ALGH), President of the Institut Grand Ducal (Section of linguistics, ethnology, and onomastics), and a board member of the LACS. Jean has conducted research and published extensively in the areas of history, genealogy, demographics and emigration, specifically to the United States.
* Pre-Registration required. Details here:
https://www.lacs.lu/luxembourg-fest-week/cultural-forum/
NEW event!
"Prost! Luxembourg Tasting Experience"
Friday, August 11th-7-9 pm
Imbibe on a variety of Luxembourg victuals at this brand new ticketed Fest Week Event! Relax in the beauty of the LACS gardens as violin music lulls you into the weekend.
Sample a menu of delicious hors d'oeuvres created specially for this event as you are treated to 100% natural Bofferding beer, crisp Domaines Vinsmoselle wine, and refreshing Ramborn cider. Prepare to be enchanted by the craftsmanship and quality that define Luxembourg’s beverage industry.
Reserve your tickets here:
https://www.lacs.lu/luxembourg-fest-week/
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12:
-LACS Museum, Gift Shop & Research Center Open 10 AM- 3 PM- FREE (Donations welcome)
- LUXEMBOURG FEST at Community Park (106 Beech Street in Belgium): 11 am- 4 pm
* 11 am Main Street Parade followed by a special Luxembourgish dance performance by the Diamond Dancers. All are welcome to join in learning this dance, including kids participating in the Lëtz go Kids program.
* 11 am- 3 pm:
- LACS Fest Gift Shop Open
- Honored Family tent open honoring the Medinger and Birnbaum families.
* 11:30 am- 3 pm:
- Luxembourgish Street Food prepared by Nicky Krieger-Loos and Marc Weydert.
- Jolly Good Kids Zone featuring:
* Ms. Kim's Amazing Animals
* Kids Crafts
* Gaga Ball
- Lux Beer & Wine Pop-Up Shop
* 11:30 am - 4 pm: Kënschtler Eck (Artist corner): Shop Luxembourg-themed vendors and make your own FREE Luxembourg paper rose craft out of recycled Luxembourgish books.
* 12- 1 pm, 2-4 pm: Live Music by Tonic Roots
12 pm- 2 pm: Rides to LACS/Village Splash Pad
* 1 pm: World's Largest Treipen-Eating Contest. NOW with Junior Division for ages 12-15.
SATURDAY EVENING SPECIAL EVENT:
Luxembourg Under the Stars: A Lakeside Culinary Experience- SOLD OUT!
Saturday, August 12th: 5:00 cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner
Last year's sensational event is back!
Plan to join us for this indoor/outdoor culinary experience benefitting the LACS. This year's event will overlook beautiful Lake Michigan and feature the culinarian talents of the Lowland Group's Eric Wagner and chef Rebecca Berkshire.
Taste your way through a Luxembourgish dinner exclusively prepared for this event, paired with la crème de la crème of imported Luxembourgish beverages.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13:
-LACS Museum, Gift Shop & Research Center Open 10 AM- 3 PM- FREE (Donations welcome)
-Fest Mass at Community Park
* 10:00 am: Luxembourg Fest mass presided over by Father Erik Ross.
* Following mass: Luxembourg Fest Pageantries, crowning our Luxembourg Fest Duke and Duchess, Denise and Dennis Dimmer and honoring the Medinger and Birnbaum families.
* Music to follow by the Goodtime Dutchmen band from 11 am- 1 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. Stay for lunch and do some dancing!
Watch this page for more details as they are announced!
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Belgium Community Park, ,Belgium,WI,United States
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