Ohio Swiss Festival

We're Hooked On Swiss Cheese!
Kiddie Parade among festival's enduring traditions.

World-Renowned Musical Acts
Grammy-nominated artists fill the air with traditional Swiss music and other tunes.

Strong Traditions
Competitions of all kinds, including the Steinstossen, dot the festival schedule.

Plan now to make the Festival No.1 on your to do list!!!!!!!!!!

Join us Sept. 28 -29th, 2012 for our 60th Swiss festival.

2011 Ohio Swiss Festival Queen and her court

Center- Queen Kathryn Eckert

Co-attendants- left- Betsey Sigrist, right- Yvonne Bitikofer

Center- 2011 Little Swiss Miss- Justine Hershberger

Left- Attendant- Alexis Yoder

Right- Attendant- Liza Thomas

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. New for 2012!!!! The crowning of the Ohio Swiss Festival Queen has been moved to Thursday evening 9 p.m. Midway Pavilion.

2. In addition to the all day events scheduled for Friday and Saturday Sept. 28 -29th, 2012 please plan to join us Wednesday and Thursday evenings Sept. 26th-27th for food, rides, and events.

Don't Miss These Events

Wine & Cheese Sample Station
Friday & Saturday at the Fire Station
Sample award-winning wine and cheese from our local artisans throughout the festival. Stop in during the day or before you leave and ask the friendly staff to wrap up your favorites. This is a GREAT way to take home a taste of the festival!

The Grand Parade
Saturday | 2p.m. | Main St. and winding to Maple via Factory St.
Although France is a neighbor to Switzerland, "Le Grande Parade" says it all. This is a Don't-Miss Event, which features bands, floats, and all the majesty of a parade that deserves the title of being Grand.

The Kiddie Parade
Friday | 2 p.m. | Main St. Route
Children of all ages can participate in this parade. Costumes, pets and creativity are usually a standard and a great reason to come watch.

Musical Entertainment
Grammy Nominated Musicians like Del Sinchak and numerous others from a spectrum, ranging from polka to Americana and traditional Swiss, will be working throughout the weekend on the Main St. and Pavilion Stages to entertain the masses. Come have a dance, sit and listen or pickup some midway food and watch the festivities. There's lots to see and do.

The Steintossen
Friday - 7:30 p.m. | Saturday | 4:30 and 7:30 | Throw Pit behind the Midway & Fire Station
This event echoes back to the indigenous peoples of the Alps, tracing its roots as far as the 13th century. The Throwing of the Stone, which weighs about 138 lbs., is a two-day event. A hillside provides an amphitheater for spectators. Entrants can sign up at the event. And yes, there is a lighter stone for the ladies event. It only weighs 75 lbs.

Crowning Events
Thursday | 9 p.m | Midway Pavilion
The Ohio Swiss Festival Queen Contest will take place with the crowning happening Thursday Night 9 p.m. immediately following the Crowning of the Ohio Swiss Festival Grand Champion Cheese Maker, .

Yodeling Contest and Swiss Costume Contest
Saturday | 11:30 a.m. | Main St. Stage
Yodel-aay-hee...well, you get the point. Give it shot and have some fun yourself or just show up decked out in Swiss regalia and help cheer on those Yodelers. This is truly fun for all ages!