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In the early 1800's, the city now known as North Canton was previously a village called New Berlin. With mostly German speaking residents, New Berlin became a bustling trading center with several local Taverns, inns, wagon-makers, blacksmiths and general stores.

The New Berlin Festival pays homage to our past as thousands of local residents gather in the heart of the city to enjoy homemade German food, live Polka music and fall flavored beer.

join us as we shut down Main St, welcome back the biggest and best Polka Band (Chardon Polka Band) this side of the Tuscarawas and say Prost to our past.

This years festival we're transforming the Hoover Lawn into a Biergarten and are teaming up with our friends at Royal Docks, New Berlin Brewing, and  ill Will Brewing  

Each brewery is bringing their best German and/or Fall themed creations and each will have their own tent with tables and chairs for residents to use throughout the festival.

The Chardon Polka Band plays traditional polkas reminiscent of The Lawrence Welk Show, a style that has endeared them to traditional polka fans, but sometimes morphs into punk-rock renditions of the same songs, modified to bring in a younger audience.

They throw in comedic renditions of oddball favorites, bizarre audience participation songs, and even polka-rock covers of anything from Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls” to Lady Ga Ga’s “Bad Romance”

Local German Beer
German Food
Local Craft Vendors
Polka, Polka, Polka

1pm - Corn Hole Challenge
Test your bean bag throwing skills on the Hoover Lawn to see who's this years best Corn Hole Champion.

2.30pm - Yodeling Contest
Yodeling, an art form rooted deep in the heart of the German Alps, holds a mesmerizing charm that has captivated the world for centuries. This event brings together the most talented yodelers, each with unique styles and techniques. From soul-stirring lows to spine-tingling highs, you'll experience the heart of German tradition, echoing in every entrancing yodel

4pm - Wiener Dog Races
Capping off the Dog Days of Summer with the wiggling Wiener Dog Races. A race that will surely bring a smile to everyone’s faces! Enjoy the adorable Wiener Dogs as they race each other in-between live horse racing.

4.30pm - Alpenhorn Blowing Competition
Have you ever been told you're long winded? Put those lungs to the test and try your luck by blowing an Alphorn.  The contestant who can impress our judges will take home the top prize

5.30pm - The Sausage Toss
By now, you've heard about it. Now its time to experience it first hand. You and a partner will meet on the Hoover Lawn to see how can toss and catch a sausage the furthest

Date: September 28, 2024

Time: 12 pm-7 pm

Location: Living Word Apostolic Church, 21401 W National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53146

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