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Swiss National Day 2024

August 3 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the 733rd Anniversary of Switzerland!  Enjoy everything Swiss! Family Fun Zone with Rock Climbing Wall, Swiss Heritage and more.

CELEBRATE THE 733rd ANNIVERSARY of SWITZERLAND!

Let’s do everything Swiss! Enjoy Swiss food, listen to Ticino music by Art Nicola and Dennis Sartori, dance to The Internationals band, participate in a Swiss Flag Parade. Visit the Consulate General of Switzerland and Switzerland Tourism’s booth and enter to win Two Swiss Travel Passes. Explore the Family Fun Zone with a Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal and the European Train Enthusiasts, participate in Corn Hole competition, climb the Rock-Climbing Wall, play Jass / Swiss Card’s, plus many fun games and activities. Tour the Swiss Heritage Mobile Museum where our Swiss Clubs share their rich history and vibrant communities. Participate in our exciting Online Auction featuring wonderful gifts both here and in Switzerland. Our Online Auction goes live August 1st and closes August 11, 2024. Join the fun, register and bid. Stroll down our shopping area and buy specialties from Switzerland and from our Swiss friends. Explore everything Swiss with your family and friends in a fun casual outdoor picnic setting.

SPECIALTY FOOD

“Lugano Swiss Bistro” from Carmel, Breads by “Little Sky Bakery” from Menlo Park.

PROGRAM

Meet our Swiss Consul General Balz Abplanalp – Ticino music by Art Nicola and Dennis Sartori – Music and Dancing to the “The Internationals Band” – Flag Parade with Arthur Brogli on Accordion – American Anthem by Sofian Kappen– Swiss Anthem by Swiss Echoes – Golden Gate Boys Choir Sing – Alphorn by Mary Archer.

THE FAMILY FUN ZONE

Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal with the European Train Enthusiasts – Cornhole Tournament – Jass/Swiss Card Class – Kids Games and Activities – Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northern California

SHOPPING

Little Sky Bakery – Domaine Dardagny Wines – Seven Seals Whiskey – Kiss the Chef Spice – Swiss Souvenirs by Aelpler Gruppe, Sacramento Helvetia Verein and Monterey County Swiss American Club – Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/USSNC

EXHIBITS

Online Auction – Swiss Heritage Mobile Museum – Switzerland Tourism Swiss Travel Passes Giveaway www.SwissTravelSystem.com. Visit the Consulate General of Switzerland / Switzerland Tourism’s Booth for a chance to win.

Reserve your Early Bird admission and meal tickets by Sunday July 28, 2024. Prices go up July 29, 2024.

Early Bird Price / Price July 29th and after

General Admission $13.00 / $16.00

BBQ Chicken $24.00 / $27.00

Bratwurst Lunch $24.00 / $27.00

Saffron Mushroom Risotto $19.00 / $22.00

Food available for purchase on site at our snack bar and with venders includes:

Bratwurst with Bread $12.00

Hot Dogs $5.00

Soft Pretzel $6.00

Baked Goods by Little Sky Bakery

Wine by Domaine Dardagny

Spirits by Seven Seals Whiskey

Kiss the Chef Spice

Snack Bar will offer drinks and snack items.

Order online or send your admission and meal choices with a check made payable to:

United Swiss Societies of Northern California.

Mail to: Anna Marie Webb 6515 Beckwith Road, Modesto, CA 95358

A general admission ticket is required for people 17 and older.

For tickets ordered online by July 28, 2024 pick up tickets at the Will Call counter on the day of the event.

For tickets ordered July 29, 2024 and after, pick up tickets at the Ticket Sale Counter with a print out of your tickets ordered.

No food, alcohol or pets may be brought into Swiss Park.

www.unitedswissnorcal.org

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSOR STROMER

https://www.stromerbike.com/en

Details

Date:
August 3
Time:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swiss-national-day-2024-tickets-937992529907

Venue

Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Avenue
Newark, CA 94560 United States