Contemporary art, modern design, photography, and classical and other music are all hallmarks of the current Swiss cultural scene.Welcome to the Events Calendar.
May 1 - October 31, 2010
Shanghai
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The Swiss Pavilion 2010
Switzerland was the first country to present the concept for its Pavilion to the public in Shanghai. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Presence Switzerland, is responsible for the official Swiss Pavilion project. Over an area of 4000 m2, Switzerland will portray itself through an exhibition on the EXPO sub-theme “rural-urban interaction”.
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July 23 - August 13, 2010
Chelsea, NY
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Swiss Artist, Célia Bai Lambert, in New York Exhibition
Célia Bai Lambert Paints Energetic Forms in The Pathway to Abstraction at Agora Gallery
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July 29 - August 1, 2010
Berne, Indiana
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Swiss Days 2010
For nearly 4 decades, Berne has hosted Swiss Days the last weekend in July.Come celebrate your Swissness...or your love of Switzerland.
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July 30 - August 7, 2010
Zurich
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Best of Switzerland 9 Day Summer Tour
We are running a Summer Special on our most popular tour.
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July 31, 2010
Gruetli-Laager, TN
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Swiss Heritage Celebration
The Swiss Heritage Celebration offers music, home-cooked food, hayrides, and farming demonstration with antique farm equipment. The celebration takes place the last Saturday in July each year. Come and find out if the Swiss really can yodel.
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July 31, 2010
Tulsa OK
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!. August event
to follow
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July 31, 2010
Spartanburg, SC
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Swiss National Celebration
Dear Swiss and friends, Liebe Schweizer und Freunde,
Did you sign up for our Swiss National Celebration?
It will be held on Saturday July 31, 7PM at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg.
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August 1, 2010
Jungfrau
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August First Day
Celebrate Swiss National Day on 1 August 2010 with a special evening trip to Schynige Platte including a meal and musical entertainment at the mountain hotel.
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August 1, 2010
Geneva
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Swiss National Day-Geneva
The Swiss National Day is a patriotic celebration of the union of the three states – Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden – that comprise the nation and was formed in 1291.
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August 1, 2010
Francestown, NH
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Swiss Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Swiss Independence Day with us. There will be music, shooting and as you know--so much more!
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August 1, 2010
New Glarus Wisconsin
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Volkfest
We celebrate Swiss Independence Day with a program of traditional Swiss entertainment.
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August 1, 2010
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Lantern Procession 10
The Swiss Club of Victoria invites you to be part of our August First Celebrations.
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August 1, 2010
New York, NY
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Swiss National Day Celebration 2010 at Central Park Zoo
Swiss National Day Celebration 2010 at Central Park Zoo
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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August 6-7, 2010
Harrisonburg, VA
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Shirk, Sherk, Sherick
Shirk, Sherk, Sherick etc. biennial Reunion of the Schürch Family Association of North America will be held Aug. 6, 7 at EMU, Harrisonburg,VA.
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August 7, 2010
Wisconsin, Canada, Switzerland
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Swiss Heritage Barn Celebration
From Graubunden Switzerland to Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Wisconsin, USA, and Toronto, Canada; how the religious freedom movement of the Amish and Mennonites created the core of North American Heritage Barns.
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August 7-8, 2010
West Concord, MN
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57th Annual Berne Swissfest
Once a year the descendants of the Swiss settlers bring Berne back to life. More than thousand visitors come to see the festival each August, conceived as a means of keeping the Swiss heritage alive and vital. Visitors come from many states and even some foreign countries to see this Swiss Festival.
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August 11-14, 2010
Tell City, IN
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Schweizer Fest 2010
From Road Races to the Street Car Parade and Diaper Derby, the Tell City Schweizer Fest has something for everyone in a family friendly atmosphere.
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August 12-15, 2010
Solitude, Utah
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3rd Annual North American Alphorn Retreat
Solitude Mountain Resort will be the site of the 3rd Annual North American Alphorn Retreat this coming August 12th through the 15th.
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August 17, 2010
Chicago, IL
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Xiaohui Ma—Erhu Virtuoso at Rush Hour Concerts
Xiaohui Ma, a Swiss-Chinese erhu player, will perform at the award winning Rush Hour Concerts at St.James Episcopalian Cathedral on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 5:45 p.m. (free admission).
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August 18, 2010
Chicago, IL
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International Summer Social Cruise
Join us aboard the Mystic Blue for an international networking event, buffet dinner, dancing, incomparable Chicago skyline views and the Navy Pier fireworks display from Lake Michigan.
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August 20-21, 2010
New Glarus, WI
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Family Canoe Trip Sugar River - New Glarus
We are an active group of Swiss, Swiss descendantsand friends of Switzerland. The purposes of ourorganization are to cultivate friendly Swiss-Americanrelations, to maintain the Swiss heritage and to providea forum for cultural exchange and social gatherings.
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August 26-29, 2010
Vevay, Indiana
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Swiss Wine Festival
Vevay, Indiana is home to the annual Swiss Wine Festival which takes place in the Riverfront Park on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River.
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August 28, 2010
Ripon, Ca. 95366
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Fall Schwingfest
Fall Schwingfest
Dinner and Dance
Gates open at 10:30am for wrestling sign ups
Kitchen open for lunch
Dinner after Schwingfest
Dance to follow
Admission at Gate is for both Day and Night
Children 15 and under are Free
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September 3-4, 2010
Midway Utah
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Midway Swiss Days
Plan on spending part of your Labor Day 2010
week-end in beautiful Midway, Utah celebrating all that is Swiss!
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September 3-5, 2010
New Glarus Wisconsin
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William Tell Festival
Share with your family the story of Swiss independence , written by German playwright Friedrich Schiller. It's a live theater presentation with intricate costumes and a lively cast that includes goats, cows and horses.
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September 5, 2010
Ceres, Ca. 95353
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90th Anniversary Celebration
The year 2010 marks the 90th Anniversary of the Stanislaus County Swiss Club located in the great central valley of California.
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September 11, 2010
New Glarus Wisconsin
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Schuetzen Fest
Schuetzen Fest is back!! The traditional Swiss Schuetzen Fest is revived this year with small-bore (.22) shooting competition open to the public.
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September 16-19, 2010
New Bern, NC
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300th Jubilee Weekend New Bern, NC
Celebrate 300 years of New Bern.Founded in 1710 by Swiss and German settlers led by Christopher de Graffenried at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent Rivers, New Bern, the second oldest city in the state, has played an important role in the history of North Carolina and the American nation for the last three hundred years.
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September 17-19, 2010
Monroe, Wisconsin
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Green County Cheese Days
Celebrate GREEN COUNTY CHEESE DAYS in Monroe, Wisconsin!
3rd weekend of September
September 17 - 19, 2010
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September 23, 2010
Chicago, IL
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Encounters with Swiss Women
Swiss journalist and author Susann Bosshard-Kälin will introduce the book Westward—Encounters with Swiss American Women at a reception at the Goethe Institut Chicago on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
Westward is the English version of “Westwärts—Begegnungen mit Amerika-
Schweizerinnen” which was successfully launched in Switzerland in the fall of 2009.
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September 24, 2010
Vernon, British Columbia
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55th Anniversary Dance
55th Anniversary Dance with the Enzian Ladies Choir and dance to the Swiss Alpiners
Saturday, September 4, 2010, Village Green Hotel, Vernon
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September 24-25, 2010
Santa Clara, Utah
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Santa Clara Swiss Days
On the last Friday and Saturday in September, the small town of Santa Clara celebrates its Swiss heritage - based on early pioneers that settled the town in 1861. The event offers an array of events including historical displays, a fun run, craft and food booths, and much more.
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September 25, 2010
to follow (OK)
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Autumn event
to follow
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October 1-2, 2010
Sugarcreek, OH
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Ohio Swiss Festival
The Ohio Swiss Festival began in 1953 as a way to help the Ohio Swiss Cheese Association, based in Sugarcreek, to sell its excess cheese and to celebrate the Sugarcreek area’s Swiss Heritage.
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October 2, 2010
Ripon, California
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Save the Date--Oktoberfest
Save the date for Oktoberfest. Come celebrate with us.
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October 10, 2010
New Glarus Wisconsin
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Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest at the Swiss Historical Village promises to be better than ever!
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October 16, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
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Swiss Benevolent Society 150th Anniversary
Our society will celebrate its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Torresdale Frankford Country Club in Philadelphia.
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December 12, 2010
Tulsa OK
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Christmas Brunch
to follow
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January 29-30, 2011
New York, NY
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Swiss Ball
Join us for a wonderful evening at the spectacular Pierre Hotel, enjoying fine dining, entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. The Swiss Ball is held under the patronage of Consulate General of Switzerland of NewYork.
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June 23-26, 2011
Vancouver, BC
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27th Pacific Coast Swiss Singing & Yodeling Festival of the USSSPC
The Vancouver Swiss Choir and the Swiss Society of Vancouver are proud and honoured to have been chosen as the host of the 27th Pacific Coast Swiss Singing & Yodeling Festival, June 23rd to 26th, 2011 in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
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September 3-5, 2011
Ripon, CA
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Musikfest 2011
San Joaquin Valley Swiss Club
Ripon, California
Will be hosting the next
Musikfest
Laborday Weekend 2011
Mark your calanders and plan to join us for a fun weekend!
For more information contact
President, Don Widmer
Phone: 209-982-1512
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