WILLKOMMEN! Willkommen to the 46th Annual Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival.

Bavarian Festival is not just an event...it's a feeling, a spirit, a happy mood combined with the warmth and friendship of Michigan's Little Bavaria. It all started in 1959 with a Grand Opening Celebration of the Bavarian-Style addition to Fischer's Hotel o­n Main Street.

Several years later (1970) the event outgrew the parking lots of the Main Street Restaurants and moved to heritage Park. At this time (1963), the Civic Events Council of Frankenmuth took over the operation of what has become an annual Bavarian Festival!

Visitors of all ages are delegated to hear Bavarian music played by authentically dressed German bands, watch two outstanding parades, enjoy an expanded midway with rides and games and enjoy exciting dance music in our Big Dance Tent.

Saturday's Kinder Tag (Kid's Day) is sure to have something for children of all ages. Participate in a Pie Eating Contest, watch a BMX Bike Stunt Show or simply take in the hands-on craft area.

Taste buds are tempted to their limit with a variety of delicious German foods and desserts. And to top it all off, plenty of refreshing steins of ice-cold beer - Imported and Domestic!

Each Year over 100,000 people show up to enjoy the annual Sunday Big Parade, which is being held o­n June 13th, 2004. This year's parade is no different - it will feature over 100 entries which will include marching bands, beautifully decorated floats, dance clubs, visiting dignitaries, entertainers, royalty and our newly crowned Bavarian Princess and her Court.

The Sunday parade provides a wonderful beginning to a fun packed day at Heritage Park where all the festival events and entertainment are held. Free admission for the day!