Alpenfest
Date:
Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Downtown GaylordPhone:
989-732-6333Alpine Tradition Meets Northern Michigan at the 61st Annual Gaylord Alpenfest.
Don your dirndl and lederhosen and join us in the Alpine Village July 14-18 for a Swiss celebration like no other! Once again, you’ll find the streets filled with unique activities, an artist craft show, a huge variety of carnival rides and delicious eats.
Full schedule to be announced at a later date.
Tuesday, July 14 – Honors Luncheon, Alpenfest Idol, Epic Eagles Concert, Burning of the Boogg
Wednesday, July 15 – Kids Day – Walking Parade, World’s Largest Coffee Break, Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester Band and Mall Rats Concerts
Thursday, July 16 – Bike Parade, Stone Throw Contest, Ice Cream Social and Drew Hale Band Concert
Friday, July 17 – Pet Parade, Alpenfest Idol Finals, Alpenfest Queens Pageant and Mega 80’s Concert
Saturday, July 18 – Alpenfest Run, Grand Parade, Petoskey Steel Drum Band Concert, Attaboy Concert
Find more information about Alpenfest here.
