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 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
