"Why Visiting New Ulm is Fun and Interesting"
We often smile as we hear from visitors how surprised they are at what a unique and attractive town we are, but they also marvel at how much there is to do. Click here to view a video on New Ulm.
Families will like Flandrau State Park on New Ulm's west side with their hiking paths (birding, too!) and outdoor pool, but may also enjoy two city parks with swimming pools and the new bike path. A BMX track, skate park and frisbee golf course offer entertainment for the somewhat older kids. A paint-ball park is outside of New Ulm and there is an indoor swimming pool and walking track at the Recreation Center.
Fishing or boating is available on the Minnesota River that flows right through town and winter brings ice-fishing, sledding and skating in both outdoor and indoor ice rinks.
New Ulm is famous for baseball at Johnson Park, but football, soccer, volleyball, and other sports, take place at the many city parks. Enjoy yourself year-round in New Ulm as a spectator or participant!
Festivals
New Ulm is known as "The City of Festivals". Below are the four most popular festivals of the year. Additional festivals and events can be found under the Chamber's Calendar button, but here are some of the more popular for 2009-2010:
Hermann's Victory
Learn about Hermann (Arminius) and his courageous fight to free Germania from Rome's legions. Discover why "Hermann the German" appears in the most unexpected places throughout our city. Tour the monument & interpretive center and immerse yourself in the rich history New Ulm has to offer. New Ulm is truly a city of Charm and Tradition!
September 17-20, 2009
www.hermannmonument.com
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a joint festival of the New Ulm Holiday Inn (Friday evening and all day Saturday) and the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce (Saturday 11 am - 5 pm). This festival features musical entertainment, including the Concord Singers. Oktoberfest also features a variety of good German food and local Schell's beer at both locations. Horse-drawn trolley rides are given on Saturday (weather permitting) downtown. The trolley passes some of New Ulm's historic homes.
October 2, 3, 9, and 10, 2009
More information
Bavarian Blast
"Das Fest mit Fun" Come for the food and for the fun. A festival in New Ulm to be held at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
July 17-19, 2009
More information www.bavarianblast.com
Bockfest
Bockfest is an outdoor winter fest on the grounds of August Schell Brewing Company, www.schellsbrewery.com.
February 13, 2010
Fasching
Fasching originated in the European Alps to chase the winter away. The festival features good German food and beverages, arts and crafts, music, and a costume contest. Check out the website for more information.
February 13, 2010
More information
Home Show
A free show, held at the Civic Center, 12th North & Franklin Streets March 26 - 28, 2010
Syttende Mai
Hanska Elementary School May 14 - 17, 2009
Autofest
Free car show on Sunday
2403 South Broadway June 27 - 28, 2009
Brown County Free Fair
Tractor pull, demo derby, rides, displays and musical entertainment. Aug. 12 - 16, 2009
www.browncountyfreefair.com
River Blast
Outdoor festival to focus attention on the Minnesota River. Music, food, Sept. 4 - 5, 2009
canoe rides, free camping and a Flotilla Parade on Saturday. www.riverblast.org
Grape Stomp
Cambria Crush: The Great Annual Grape Stomp Oct. 3, 2009
www.morgancreekvineyards.com
Pumpkin Fest
11 am - 4 pm; 3 miles west on County Road 27. Petting zoo, country store, Oct. 4, 2009
food wagon, live music, corn maze, Scarecrow Avenue and Halloween Hair. Pumpkins for sale.
Holiday Craft Weekend/
Shopping Opener
In-home craft sales and events throughout New Ulm. Nov. 6 -7 , 13 - 14, 2009
www.shoot4newulm.com
www.shoppingnewulm.com
Parade of Lights
6 pm, Minnesota Street between 4th South and 4th North Nov. 27, 2009
St. Nicholas Visit
Children gather to welcome St. Nicholas and his sidekick Krumpus. Early Dec. 2009
Entertainment and treats for the children. Held at 5 pm in the New Ulm High School,
414 South Payne.
German Wine Tasting Festival
July 17, 2009 - July 18, 2009
Celebrating the community German Heritage in conjunction with New Ulm's Bavarian Blast , Morgan Creek Vineyards will release their signature German white wine, Gewurztraminer at the winery and the Bavarian Blast Fest grounds.
Gewurztraminer is a unique Germananic style favorite and Morgan Creek's signature wine! Gewurz means spice in German. Taste exotic fruit flavors with a peppery character, a great wine to sip or serve with pork, barbecue or Asian cuisine. Served hot from the European outdoor oven is Morgan Creek's famous ""schnitzle brot"" made with locally produced beer sausage and cheeses.
The German Wine Tasting Festival is free and open to the public.
Regular Winery Hours. Live Music Friday, 6:30- 9:00 pm. Minnesota Morris Dancers perform on the winery grounds Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday evening, July18th enjoy the music of classical German composers, Brahms, Beethoven and Bach perfomed by pianist Ben Marti from 6:30-9 p.m.
On Saturday, July 21 the Minnesota Traditional Morris Dancers will perform from 1-4 p.m. To read more about the Traditional Morris Dancers at www.minnesotamorrisdancers.com.
Tours $3.00, Tastings priced by flights $1.00 - $3.00.
Winery & Gift Shop Hours
May - October:
FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
SUNDAYS Noon - 5:00 pm
November - December:
FRIDAY and SATURDAY 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
SUNDAYS Noon - 5:00 pm
