Helvetia – Fasnacht Festival

A swiss celebration to drive Old Man Winter away. (Always held the Saturday before Ash Wednesday).

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Open Mic, food, and beverages. Star Band (Red) Hall.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Buffet – Greetings – Hutte Restaurant.

8:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Lampion (candlelight) parade – Star Band Hall to Community Hall.

8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Judging costumes – Prizes – Community Hall.

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. Masked Ball – Community Hall.

12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Burning Old man Winter – outside Community Hall.

1:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Open mic and fun – Star Band Hall. At 2:00 a.m., the Red Hall will close to all but those who are sleeping there.

Getting There & Details

Address
Helvetia Swiss Village
Phone
304-924-6435
Website
www.helvetiawv.com
Map
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