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Alpenfest in Gaylord ME - Ferris Wheel, Two Women in Dirndls (a traditional Alpine feminine garment consisting of a tight-fitting bodice, full skirt, blouse, and apron, commonly worn in Switzerland.)

Alpenfest

Date:

Tuesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, 2026

Location:

Downtown Gaylord

Phone:

989-732-6333

Alpine 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 15Kids 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 18Alpenfest Run, Grand Parade, Petoskey Steel Drum Band Concert, Attaboy Concert

Find more information about Alpenfest here.

Gaylord Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce Staff wearing lederhosen and dirndls for Alpenfest in front of the "Gaylord" mural painted onto a downtown building.

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