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The Luxembourg American Cultural Society (LACS) is the proud sponsor of a four-day Luxembourg Heritage Weekend normally celebrated the weekend of the second Sunday of August. Heritage Weekend coincides with the Luxembourg Fest of Belgium, Wisconsin. The purpose of Heritage Weekend is to celebrate Luxembourg heritage through education, cultural experiences and fellowship. For the dates of this year’s Luxembourg Heritage Weekend, consult the LACS website Calendar of Events.
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The Luxembourg American Cultural Society
would like to thank everyone who made the 2011
Luxembourg Heritage Weekend
&
Luxembourg Fest of America
a huge success!
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Thursday, August 11
- 5:00 pm Welcome Reception & Annual Meeting - Luxembourg American Cultural Society Members can gather at the Belgium Community Center. Reservations Requiered for dinner by August 3 please call the Belgium Community Center at 262-285-3011.
Friday, August 12
- 8:30 am - 2:15 pm Luxembourg American Cultural Conference – The only conference of its kind in the U.S., the LACS Cultural Conference is a day-long conference highlighting a variety of topics. This year's theme is "Let's Learn Some Letzebuergesch" with opportunities to continue the educational experience with two additional workshops (optional) during the fest weekend. An outstanding slate of presenters both from Luxembourg and the United States makes this an enriching and enlightening conference you won’t want to miss!
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wine Tasting Event - Featuring fine wines from Luxembourg and throughout the World at the Belgium Community Center (548 Park, St., Belgium, WI) Reservations Required.
Luxembourg Fest of America Begins!
Saturday, August 13
- 7:00 am Green Heart Walk/Run Registration
Click Here for Walk/Run Registration Form
- 7:30 am Green Heart 5K Run begins
- 8:30 am Green Heart 1K Fun Walk begins
- 10:00 am Luxembourg fest of America Parade – Experience an old-fashioned, small town parade down Main Street in Belgium at 10:00 a.m. The parade includes antique farm machinery, floats, guests of honor, etc. This year, the parade will include the Traditional Hämmelsmarsch!
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Food & Beverages - Belgium Community Park
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Honored Families Exhibits - Exhibit Hall (Park St. Belgium, WI - located north of the park)
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Each year, space is provided for honored families to compile artifacts that visually represent their history and heritage as we continue to honor immigration stories and family foundation as well as celebrate the present-day living legacy of those Luxembourg-American descendants. |
| Arens-Zwollen |
Gales-Bormann |
Lucius |
Saler |
| Blong |
Gaul |
Majerus/Magerus |
Schmitz |
| Cox/Kox |
Hansen |
Neuman |
Thein |
| Croat(t) |
Karrels |
Pirrung |
Ungs |
| Einsweiler |
Kilburg |
Roob |
Weiland |
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Art & Craft Fair - Belgium Community Park
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Music by Crazy Cube Luxembourg young adult band - Belgium Community Park Gazebo
- 12:30 pm "Minute to Win It" Treipen Eating Contest - Belgium Community Park
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activities - including games, arts & crafts at the Belgium Community Park and fire department tours/fire engine rides located at the Belgium Fire House.
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm "Let's Learn Some Lëtzebuergesch" Language Classes - located at the Belgium Community Park Children's Area for children ages 6-12 and at the Belgium Village Hall for begining learners ages 13-Adults.
- 5:30 pm Green Heart Gala Dinner Auction - The Green Heart Gala Dinner Auction is the LACS’ largest and most important fundraiser for the year. All proceeds go to the operation of the society and cultural center. The Gala includes a silent auction, voice auction, and a delicious banquet. Many unique and collectible auction items are imported from the Grand Duchy. The Gala draws Luxembourg Americans from throughout the United States as well as guests and dignitaries from the Grand Duchy. It is the Luxembourgish social event of the year. It will be held in the Prairie Conference Center at the West Bend Mutual Insurance building (1900 18th Ave., West Bend, WI). Reservations Required.
Sunday, August 14
- 10:00 am Honored Family Pageantry and 10:30 am Outdoor Mass – The Sunday of Luxembourg Fest begins with a pageant recognizing the Fest’s honored families along with the “crowning” of the Fest’s “Duke and Duchess.” This ceremony is followed by the celebration of an Outdoor Mass in the pavilion in the Belgium Village Park. After Mass enjoy music, ethnic food (including mustreipen), beverages, genealogy/heritage displays, and fellowship.
- 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Ethnic Food & Beverages - Belgium Community Park
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Honored Families Exhibits - Exhibit Hall (Park St. Belgium, WI - located north of the park)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Art & Craft Fair - Belgium Community Park
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Music by Crazy Cube young adult band from Luxembourg playing in the Belgium Community Park Gazebo.
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Children's Activities - including games, arts & crafts at the Belgium Community Park and fire department tours/fire engine rides located at the Belgium Fire House.
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm "Let's Learn Some Lëtzebuergesch" Language Classes - located at the Belgium Community Park Children's Area for children ages 6-12 and at the Belgium Village Hall for begining learners ages 13-Adults.
- 4:00 pm Heritage Weekend Big Raffle Drawing - raffle prize is a $1,000 Best Buy gift certificate!
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Thank You to our Sponsors!
 
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Luxembourg American Cultural Society
CLICK HERE for a list of local hotels and campsites for Fest Weekend
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