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Alpenfest traces its roots to the mid 1960's. Each year in the middle of July, downtown Gaylord in transformed into a Alpenfest paradise. Enjoy the rides on the Midway, Car Show, Parade, Live Muscial Entertainment, Stage Acts, and more. Of course Alpenfest is loaded with delicious food and bevearge as well. It's a family fun event that everyone will enjoy!
Alpenfest
P.O. Box 513, Gaylord, MI 49734
alpenfestgaylord@gmail.com
(989) 732-6333
History
In the early 1960’s Gaylord, which is the county seat of Otsego County, was in the process of changing the town’s image to that of the Alpine look. This change was hastened by the decision of U.S. Plywood to build a particle board plant in Gaylord. The process used to manufacture particle board was developed and patented by a Swiss businessman, Fred Fahrni. The new plant meant employment for many in the area and also opened the door for a big market in the county for aspen and pine, from which the “Novaply” was processed.
Opening day for the festival was set for July 5, 1965, and it was to run through July 10th. A terrific amount of work had to be done in a very short time. The entire community rose to the occasion. Nellie Schlang held classes on how to make dirndls and men’s Alpine vests. Hundreds of these were made, all very colorful and designed with an Alpine flair. Main Street stores dressed their windows with Alpine materials (as we thought!). Work on storefronts and building went on apace, decorations were purchased, skits and sets were practiced, and excitement was building up.
Baymont Inn & Suites
510 S. Wisconsin Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.6331
http://bit.ly/1WLCKU5
Days Inn
2556 Business Loop South
Grayling, MI 49738
989.344.0204
http://bit.ly/1T19WEt
Fay's Motel & Cottages
78 N. I-75 Business Loop
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.7031
http://www.faysmotel.com/
Hampton Inn
230 Dickerson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.731.4000
http://bit.ly/1WccaFb
Holiday Inn Express
1201 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
888.465.4329
http://bit.ly/1OfXdtn
Ramada
2650 I-75 Business Loop
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.7611
http://bit.ly/1TLCwd4
Super 8
5828 N A Miles Pkwy
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.8888
http://bit.ly/1rwRfj2
Tree Tops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
866.348.5249
http://treetops.com/
University Quality Inn
137 West Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.7541
http://bit.ly/1WaZ5eE
Big Buck Brewery
Big Buck Brewery 550 S. Wisconsin St.
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5781
http://www.bigbuck.com
Dead Bear Brewing
2552 S. I-75 Business Loop
Grayling, MI 49738
986.745.6289
http://www.deadbearbrewing.beer/
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 E. Michigan Avenue
Grayling, MI 49738
989.745.6388
http://www.paddlehardbrewing.com/
Alpine Tavern & Eatery
220 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5444
http://alpinetavernandeatery.com/
Alpine Tavern & Eatery
220 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5444
http://alpinetavernandeatery.com/
Big Bug Brewery
550 S. Wisconsin
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5781
https://www.facebook.com/bigbuckbrewery
Big Bug Brewery
550 S. Wisconsin
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5781
https://www.facebook.com/bigbuckbrewery
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
1241 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.0307
http://www.elranchomexrest.net/
El Rancho Mexican Restaurant
1241 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.0307
http://www.elranchomexrest.net/
Gates Au Sable Lodge
471 Stephan Bridge Road
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.8462
http://www.gateslodge.com/restaurant/
Gates Au Sable Lodge
471 Stephan Bridge Road
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.8462
http://www.gateslodge.com/restaurant/
Gobbler's of Gaylord
900 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.9005
http://www.gobblersofgaylord.com/
Gobbler's of Gaylord
900 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.9005
http://www.gobblersofgaylord.com/
Grayling Restaurant
211 E. Michigan Avenue
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.2141
http://www.graylingrestaurant.com/
Grayling Restaurant
211 E. Michigan Avenue
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.2141
http://www.graylingrestaurant.com/
Spikes Keg 'O' Nails
301 N. James Street
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.7113
http://www.spikes-grayling.com/
Spikes Keg 'O' Nails
301 N. James Street
Grayling, MI 49738
989.348.7113
http://www.spikes-grayling.com/
Sugar Bowl Restaurant
216 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5524
http://www.sugar-bowl-restaurant.com/
Sugar Bowl Restaurant
216 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.732.5524
http://www.sugar-bowl-restaurant.com/
The Bearded Dogg Lounge
302 S. Otsego
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.619.0298
http://beardeddogglounge.com/
The Bearded Dogg Lounge
302 S. Otsego
Gaylord, MI 49735
989.619.0298
http://beardeddogglounge.com/
