Our 2006 and 2007 Dutchfest celebrations began Thursday evening with a special concert from Shalom High School Chorale and special musical artists.  Our 2006 concert featured Poet Voices, and our 2007 concert featured Benton and Company. Ala carte supper items were sold.  Thursday, May 1, 2008, our Chorale will be singing with featured artists Bill and Kren Itzel, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Food items will be sold.

 Dutchfest will begin Friday, May 2, 2008;  all the food concession stands open (featuring our delicious pork bar-b-que sandwiches and homestyle Dutch foods) and the craft show starts at 5:30. Also featured on Friday are three different auctions:  Winross Trucks and collectible toys auction, Heifer auction, and Longaberger™ Basket auction.  There's sure to be something to interest everyone!   

Saturday morning, May 3, 2008, starts with breakfast, which  is served from 7:30-9:30 AM.   Children will be able to participate in various activities throughout the day.   The general auction begins at 9:30 AM.  Below is a schedule of the auctions and events:

Friday

   5:30-9:00 PM                            Food Concessions and Craft Show

    7:00 PM                                    Longaberger™ Auction

    7:00 PM                                    Heifer Auction

    7:00  PM                                    Winross Trucks & Collectible Toys

Look for silent auction items in the Winross/Collectible Toy auction tent

Saturday                               

    7:30-9:30 AM                            Breakfast

    8:00 AM-3:30 PM                    Craft Show and Children's Activities

    9:30 AM-3:00 PM                    Homestyle Dutch Food Available

    9:30 AM                                    General Merchandise Auction

    9:00 AM                                     Silent Auction Begins 

    10:30 AM                                   Handcrafted Wood Items

    11:30 AM                                    Antique Items

    1:30 PM                                      Quilts and Wall hangings