Swiss Days began as a sidewalk sale for the downtown businesses about 50 years ago and was called the Berne Summer Days. As the community continued to support this event, we looked for ways to make it bigger and include more local businesses. We also wanted to include the cultural history of Berne, named after Bern, Switzerland, the location where our founding settlers left to find religious freedoms in America. Now, we have over 100 food and craft vendors, including many downtown businesses, and Swiss-style music, games like the Steintoss, and so much more.
“Willkommen” to Swiss Days. Come join us and enjoy authentic Swiss costume, great food, craft vendors and merchandise. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the friendly competitions for all ages. From the 5K race to Big Wheel Competition for the younger ones to the Steintoss, there is something for everyone. On stage and around the festival you can hear Swiss music. Watch as couples dance the polka to live music on stage. The festival always includes the last Friday and Saturday of each July. “Schonen Tag noch” (have a good day).
Schedule:
10:00am - Swiss Heritage Village
4:00pm - Village and Museum Tours
5:00pm - Craft & Food Vendors Open, Downtown Berne
5:00pm - 9:00pm - Swiss Days Fun Zone, E Main St./Chamber Lot
5:00pm - 5:30pm - Razz M' Jazz Dance Studio, Swiss Days Main Stage
5:30pm - Swiss Days Opening Celebration, Swiss Days Main Stage
6:00pm - Little Miss Swiss Days, Swiss Days Main Stage
6:00pm - Rotary Tennis Tournament, South Adams Schools
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Quilt Show, First Mennonite Church ($5) East Parking Lot Entrance
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Trevor Hunt & The Sleepers, Swiss Days Main Stage
Date: July 25-27, 2024
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