ERNTE FEST
The Ernte Fest, which stands for “End of the Harvest,” is held the third weekend of August in Freistatt, a small farming community southwest of Mt. Vernon. The Lions Club has sponsored this event since its inception in 1963 raising thousands of dollars annually for eye research and various local charities. This event draws thousands of people from across the four-state area.
The German festival serves Bratwurst and Sour Kraut as their specialty, along with apple strudel. There is a large beer garden where many people spend time socializing. You will find many of your friends dancing the polka to the German band. Need a rest? Try your luck while you relax in the bingo tent. For the kids there are children’s games and a horse drawn merry-go-round.
Dates, Location & Info
- Dates
- Jul 25 – Jul 26
- Address
- Freistatt, a small farming community southwest of Mt. Vernon.
- Phone
- 417-466-7654
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