Festivals

“New Ulm is known as “The City of Festivals”. Below are the four most popular festivals of the year. Additional festivals and events can be found under  the “Event Calendar” button, but here are some of the more popular for 2008:

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a joint festival of the New Ulm Holiday Inn (Friday evening and all day Saturday) and the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce (Saturday 11 am - 5 pm).  This festival features musical entertainment, including the Concord Singers. Oktoberfest also features a variety of good German food and local Schell's beer at both locations. Horse-drawn trolley rides are given on Saturday (weather permitting) downtown. The trolley passes some of New Ulm's historic homes. 

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October3, 4, 10 and 11, 2008

Bavarian Blast

"Das Fest mit Fun"   Come for the food and for the fun.  A festival in New Ulm to be held at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
July 18-20, 2008.
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Bockfest

Bockfest is an outdoor winter fest on the grounds of August Schell Brewing Company.
February 2, 2008

Fasching

Fasching originated in the European Alps to chase the winter away. The festival features good German food and beverages, arts and crafts, music, and a costume contest. Check out the website for more information.
February 2, 2008
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