Swiss National Day Celebration
August 6, 2022 + Swiss Park, Newark, CA
Celebrate the 730th anniversary of Switzerland!
Eat Swiss food, listen to Ticino and Swiss German music,
dance to the Zicke Zacke band, participate in a Swiss Flag Parade.
New this year a Family Fun Zone with Rock Climbing Wall sponsored by Logitech, Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal with the European Train Enthusiasts, Art Classes, Book Reading, Cow Stacking Competition, Dance Lesson, Jass/SwissCard class, plus many fun games and activates. Enjoy the premier reveal of our new 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. Online Auction Group One items which includes two Swiss Travel Passes from Switzerland Tourism will be closing at the end of the day.
Our Online Auction fun continues the rest of the week and closes August 14, 2022. 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. We are excited to be back and share this day with all with you!
Featuring Food by:
Reserve your admission & meal tickets by August 1, 2022.
Prices go up August 2, 2022
Food available for purchase on site
Bratwurst with Bread • Hot Dogs • Soft Pretzel
Snack Bar will open and offer drinks and snack items.
Program
Meet our Swiss Consulate Representative Sylvia Gerber
Ticino music by Art Nicola and Dennis Sartori
Music and Dancing to the “Zicke – Zacke Band”
Flag Parade
American Anthem by Tyler Wipfli – Swiss Anthem by Michelle Chang
Alphorn by Peter Ryser – Talerschwingen by Pascal Gyger
Activities
NEW THIS YEAR THE FAMILY FUN ZONE!
Featuring
Rock Climbing Wall sponsored by Logitech
Swiss Train exhibit by Robert Waal with the European Train Enthusiasts
Switzerland Tourism’s’ Cow Stacking Competition with special prize to the winner
Art Class with Judy Pino ($10.00)
Book Reading by award winning author Gisela Bengfort
Dance Lesson – Jass/Swiss Card Class – Kids Games and Activities
Online Auction – Closing Group One of Online Auction items including
Two Swiss Travel Passes presented by Switzerland Tourism www.SwissTravelSystem.com
Exhibits
PREMIER SWISS HERITAGE MOBILE MUSEUM
Featuring our
Swiss Clubs – Switzerland Tourism – Swiss Made Direct
Switzerland at Pier 17 – Trade Winds Aviation
Swiss American Chamber of Commerce with Logitech
Shopping
Little Sky Bakery – Swiss Souvenirs by Aelpler Gruppe – Domaine Dardagny Wines
Valley Ford Cheese and Creamery – Canonica Artisan Chocolates
Swiss Souvenirs by Sacramento Helvetia Verein
Be a part of online auction!
Enjoy wonderful items and experiences; thank you to online auction sponsors: Switzerland Tourism, The W Hotel, Tradewind Aviation, Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, Canihan Wines, Logic Tech, Vina Robles Winery, Fiscalini Cheese, Swatch, Echo Rails and Trails, Gemperle Farms, Hof Weissbad, Hotel Walther, Domaine Daragny Inc., Swiss Delice Bakery, Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club, Pro Ticino Swiss Club, Swiss Athletic Club, Peninsula Swiss Club, Stanislaus County Swiss Club, San Joaquin County Swiss Club, and more keep coming.
