Business of the Week:  Heimatfest Jordan Annual Community Festival

Family Fun – Food – Fireworks:

Heimatfest has something for everyone in the family. Friday night kicks off with a car cruise, food booths, and street dance in downtown Jordan.  Saturday is a full day of events, food fare, music, and fun! Check out the schedule of events for more details.  From pork patties, to walking tacos, to a refreshing scoop of ice cream… Heimatfest has many food options to choose from.

An event like this isn’t complete without a spectacular fireworks show! Find a comfortable spot in the park to get a fantastic view of the beautiful fireworks as they display their many colors over the pond.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 8, 2017

5:00 – 11:30 p.m.          Classic Car and Cycle Cruise

Downtown Jordan

Food Booths
Heimatfest Beer Garden

5:00 p.m.                      Classic Car Cruise Registration

6:45 p.m.                      Classic Car Cruise Begins

8:00 p.m.                      Street Dance “The Castaways”

Saturday, September 9, 2017

6:45 a.m.-7:45 a.m.     Run of the Mill 5K/10K Race - Registration at JMS

7:45 a.m.     Run of the Mill 10K Race begins at JMS

8:00 a.m.     Run of the Mill 5K Race begins at JMS
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8:00 a.m.     “1/2 Mile Family Fun Run” Registration at MRVSEC

8:30 a.m.     Kids Reel of Fortune Contest w/Terry Tuma, Professional Fisherman

9:00 a.m.     “1/2 Mile Family Fun Run” - MRVSEC to Lagoon Park

11:00 a.m.                    Heimatfest Parade – Downtown

12:00 p.m.                    Horseshoe Tournament Registration – Lagoon Park Festgrounds

12:00-7:30 p.m.            Kids Fun Area (Inflatables) – Lagoon Park Festgrounds

12:30 p.m.                    Raptor Exhibit – Big Tent

12:30.-3:30 p.m.           Clowns

1:00-4:00 p.m.              Face Painting

1:00 p.m.                      Race winners announced

1:00 p.m.                      Wolf Motors’ Punt-Pass-Kick Competition – Lagoon Park Field

1:00 p.m.                      K of C Soccer Challenge – Lagoon Park Field

1:00 p.m.                      Jordan Fire Dept Bucket Brigade – Lagoon Park Field

1:30-2:30 p.m.              Hammerschlagen Contest – Big Tent

1:30-2:30 p.m.              Heimatfest Bingo – Bingo Tent

2:00-4:00 p.m.              Scott Co. Historical Society – Craft for ages 5-12

2:00 p.m.                      Mayor’s Greeting

3:00 p.m.                      Brat Eating Contest – Big Tent

4:00 p.m.                      Miss Jordan Coronation – Big Tent Stage

5:00 p.m.                      Keg Toss Contest (ages 21 & Older) – Lagoon Park Field

5:00-7:00 p.m.              Heimatfest Talent Showcase – Big Tent Stage

6:00-8:00 p.m.              Youth Games – Lagoon Field

6:25 p.m.                      Winners announced for “Best Seat in the Park”

6:30 p.m.                      Kid’s Root Beer Stein Holding Contest – Big Tent

7:00 p.m.                      Beer Stein Holding Contest – Big Tent

7:30-11:00 p.m.            Music by “SideTracked”

7:30 p.m.                      Winners from Volleyball and  Horseshoe Tournaments Announced

8:30 p.m.                      Park road closes for fireworks

9:00 p.m.                      Fireworks Finale over Mill Pond

11:30 p.m.                    Lagoon Park Closes

Parking Information:

Street parking by Log Cabin, Schule Haus, or in Jordan Middle School Lot

Shuttle Bus Information:

Noon – 7:00 pm Stops:  Lagoon Park, Jordan Middle School Lot, Log Cabin, Schule Haus

Handicap Parking Information (or Park pass parking):

Located in south side of Lagoon Park. Note: Park road closes at 8:30 pm for fireworks, then reopens following fireworks