THURSDAY
July 12
9:00 AM ALPINE COUNTRY BREAKFAST - Delicious biscuits and gravy starts your day out right! FREE with your Alpenfest pin under the mBank Pavilion. Sponsored and served by Big Boy and Community Financial Credit Union. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM UNITED HEALTHCARE KIDS TENT - With the theme of healthy eating and activity, United Healthcare is providing games, activities, and an inflatable obstacle course for kids of all ages located on the courthouse lawn.
10:00 AM DIAPER DERBY - Watch these speedy babies crawl to their parents! FREE with your Alpenfest pin under the Family Fare Pavilion. Hosted by the Gaylord Community Schools. 10:30 AM JUMP ROPE CONTEST - Test your endurance! Prizes awarded, all ages welcome, FREE with your Alpenfest pin, on the Family Fare Pavilion Stage. Hosted by the Gaylord Community Schools.
11:00 AM PIZZA EATING CONTEST - Bring your appetite to the Family Fare Pavilion Stage. There will be age divisions and prizes. FREE with your Alpenfest pin. Hosted by the Gaylord Community Schools.
11:30 AM STILT WALKING CONTEST - Accept the challenge, it’s a tall order! Prizes awarded, all ages welcome, FREE with your Alpenfest pin, under the mBank Pavilion. Hosted by the Gaylord Community Schools.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM UNITED HEALTHCARE KIDS
TENT - With the theme of healthy eating and activity, United Healthcare is providing games and activities for kids of all ages located on the courthouse lawn.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM LUNCHEON & CRAFTS - Sloppy joes, hot fudge sundaes, pies and beverages at the First United Methodist Church, Second St. and Center Ave. $2.50 for sloppy joe plate. Additional charge for desserts and beverages.
12:00-1:00 PM TOMMY TROPIC JUGGLING
CLASS - Join Tommy and the Claude Shannon Juggling Club under the United Healthcare Kids Tent for a lesson on the art of juggling and a chance to participate in the Art Van Grand Parade. FREE with your Alpenfest pin.
12:00-5:00 PM ROSCO THE CLOWN & TOMMY TROPIC - Visit the United Healthcare Kids Tent to be
entertained with balloon artistry, juggling, and lots of laughs!
1:00-2:00 PM BEDTIME STORIES (AS TOLD BY
OUR DAD WHO MESSED THEM UP) - A youth theatre event sponsored and performed by Gaylord Community Productions & Kiwanis Club of Gaylord located in the DTE Foundation Art Tent.
2:00-4:00 PM TENNIS CLINICS, CARDIO BLAST, KIDS & ADULTS PLAY - Fun for ages 5 through adult. Wear your court shoes, ARTA will provide racquets or bring your own. At the NEW Otsego County Sportsplex Tennis Center, 1250 Gornick Ave. Sponsored by Alpine Regional Tennis Association (ARTA).
3:00 - 5:00 PM ALPINE PAINTING ON THE STRASSE WITH STEPHANIE - A 2 hr painting session in the DTE Foundation Art Tent designed for any experience level. Enjoy step-by-step instruction by local artist, Stephanie Holloway. You’ll leave with your unique creation and a new found talent you won’t want to abandon! Cost is $10 per class.