Frankenmuth

If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, visit frankenmuthchamber.org to find information on member-only events like Business After Hours, Morning Mingles and more! April April 3, 12pm Pasty Haus Ribbon Cutting Public welcome! April 8, 1:30pm - 5:30pm German Clothing Sale Bavarian Inn Lodge April 13 Frankenmuth Athletic Association's Stand Up for the Eagles 2018 Bavarian Inn Restaurant April 17, 12pm Uptown North Main Ribbon Cutting Public welcome! April 27 & April 28, 7pm Muth Community Players Present "An Evening of One Acts: Vintage Hitchcock" $10 Adults, $5 Students Bronner Performing Arts Center April 29th, 3pm Pitch Hit and Run Free baseball/softball skills competition allowing children ages 7-14 years old to show their skills in pitching, hitting, and running at Heritage Park May May 3, 3pm Frankenmuth Aerial Park Business After Hours Public welcome! May 8, 12pm The Stadium Ribbon Cutting Public welcome! May 12 Frankenmuth High School Prom May 14 Frankenmuth School District Hall of Fame 2018 Nominations Due May 17-18 Sale Fest May 18 Agricultural Heritage Day at Frankenmuth Schools May 20 Baccalaureate & Honor's Night May 21 German Student Fundraiser Luncheon Tickets are $25. Funds raised go to the German Heritage Fund with the Frankenmuth Community Foundation Bavarian Inn Lodge Public welcome! May 31 Graduation at FHS June June 5, 12pm Historic Rupprecht Haus Ribbon Cutting Public welcome! June 14 Last Day of School June 23 Paddle the Cass For more information, contact Lori at LPayne@bavarianinn.com June 27-29, 7pm Muth Community Players Presents "A Midsummers Night's Dream" $10 Adults, $5 Students July July 28, 12pm - 4pm Family Fun Day Free family friendly event including inflatables, a DJ, popcorn, sno-cones and more Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park Celebrating the History of Osterbrunnen (Easter Celebration) in Michigan's Little Bavaria Have you ever wondered why there are Easter displays around town in the Spring? The story began over 100 years ago when the custom of decorating wells was revitalized as a reminder of how difficult it was to get water. Decorating the wells honors water, which is essential for life. The eggs represent Easter and the feast of renewed life. There were many interesting beliefs and superstitions surrounding the wells and their miraculous effects. Regardless, people used the tradition to gather and decorate as they joyfully greeted Spring. It became a friendly competition among villages in Upper Franconia, Germany. By the 1980's there were nearly 200 villages following this custom and drawing visitors from all walks of life. While we don't compete with neighboring villages, the Frankenmuth community has come together to carry on the tradition of Osterbrunnen with creative and picturesque sculptures, many of which are modeled directly after those seen in Germany. The city is adorned in the colors of spring as we patiently await the blooming daffodils or Easter bells. Frankenmuth's Bavarian Easter Celebration combines old world traditions with the simple joys of life. Family time in Michigan's Little Bavaria is a JOY no matter what season, but Easter Time brings a special feeling of renewed life. Welcome to family time. Welcome to play time. Welcome to Easter Time with Frankenmuth's Bavarian Easter Celebration! COMMUNITY CALENDAR For weekly information on news, sports, and local events, subscribe to the Frankenmuth News at frankenmuthnews.com, then click "Subscribe." Beginning May 25, enjoy FREE family entertainment along Main Street from 6pm - 9pm every Friday until Labor Day. Support your favorite entertainers with tips so they will keep coming back! This list is not fully inclusive. If you'd like more information on local events, go to frankenmuth.org/calendar, or for school events visit fmuthschools.com 4

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