Swiss National Day 2023

Swiss National Day 2023

Celebrate the 732th Anniversary of Switzerland! Enjoy everything Swiss! Family Fun Zone with Rock Climbing Wall, Swiss Heritage and more.

By United Swiss Societies of Northern California

Date and time

Saturday, August 5, 2023 · 11am - 4pm PDT

Location

Swiss Park

5911 Mowry Avenue Newark, CA 94560

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

CELEBRATE THE 732th ANNIVERSARY of SWITZERLAND!

Eat Swiss food, listen to Swiss music, dance to the Zicke Zacke band, participate in a Swiss Flag Parade. Enjoy the Family Fun Zone with Rock Climbing Wall, Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal and the European Train Enthusiasts, Art Classes, Book Reading, Dance Lesson, Jass/Swiss Card class, plus many fun games and activities. Tour the Swiss Heritage Mobile Museum where our Swiss Clubs share their rich history and vibrant communities. Participate in our exciting Online Auction featuring wonderful gifts both here and in Switzerland. Our Online Auction goes live August 1st and closes August 13, 2023. We invite you to join the fun, register and bid. Explore everything Swiss with your family and friends in a fun casual outdoor picnic setting.

SPECIALTY FOOD

"Lugano Swiss Bistro" from Carmel, CA. Breads by "Little Sky Bakery" from Menlo Park, CA

PROGRAM

Meet our Swiss Consul General Balz Abpalnalp - Ticino music by Art Nicola and Dennis Sartori - Music and Dancing to the “Zicke – Zacke Band” - Flag Parade with Arthur Brogli on Accordion - American Anthem by Tyler Wipfli – Swiss Anthem by Michelle Chang - Golden Gate Boys Chior Sing - Alphorn by Johnathan Stillman and our Swiss Kids Choir.

THE FAMILY FUN ZONE sponsored by STUDIO HEIMAT

Rock Climbing Wall sponsored by Logitech - Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal with the European Train Enthusiasts - Cornhole Tournament - Art Classes - Book Reading "Herb Heartfelt Hike" by author and illustration Sophia Gemperle - Dance Lessons - Jass/Swiss Card Class - Kids Games and Activities – Online Auction – Switzerland Tourism Swiss Travel Passes Giveaway www.SwissTravelSystem.com. Visit the Consulate General of Switzerland / Switzerland Tourism’s Booth for a chance to win.

SHOPPING

Little Sky Bakery – Swiss Made Direct - Domaine Dardagny Wines - Seven Seals Whiskey - Swiss Souvenirs by Aelpler Gruppe, Sacramento Helvetia Verein and Montery County Swiss American Club - Online Auction www.biddingforgood.com/USSNC

EXHIBITS & THE SWISS HERITAGE MOBILE MUSEUM

Featuring our Swiss Clubs – Swiss Culture - Swiss Made Direct – Consulate General of Switzerland / Switzerland Tourism - Trade Winds Aviation

Reserve your Early Bird admission and meal tickets by August 1, 2023. Prices go up August 2, 2023.

Early Bird Price / Price August 2nd and after

General Admission $12.00 / $15.00

BBQ Chicken $22.00 / $25.00

Bratwurst Lunch $22.00 / $25.00

Vegetable Spatzle $17.00 / $20.00

Food available for purchase on site at our snack bar and with venders includes:

Bratwurst with Bread $10.00

Hot Dogs $4.00

Soft Pretzel $5.00

Baked Goods by Little Sky Bakery

Wine by Domaine Daradagny

Spirits by Seven Seals Whiskey

Snack Bar will offer drinks and snack items.

Order online or send your admission and meal choices with a check made payable to:

United Swiss Societies of Northern California.

Mail to: Anna Marie Webb 6515 Beckwith Road, Modesto, CA 95358

A general admission ticket is required for people 17 and older.

For tickets ordered online by August 1st, pick up tickets at the Will Call counter on the day of the event.

For tickets ordered August 2nd and after, pick up tickets at the Ticket Sale Counter with a print out of your tickets ordered.

No food, alcohol or pets may be brought into Swiss Park.

www.unitedswissnorcal.org

Organized by

United Swiss Societies of Northern California is an organization of Swiss Clubs joined together to promote Swiss customs and culture in Northern California.

 

 

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