2026 Schweizer Fest

Schweizer Fest returns to Tell City, Indiana, August 5–8, 2026, celebrating the community’s Swiss-German heritage with four days of family fun. Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, delicious food, sporting events, parades, contests, shopping, and one of southern Indiana’s favorite summer festivals. There’s something for all ages to enjoy!

EVENTS

Wednesday, August 5

• Schweizer Fest Tri Kappa Kaffee Klatch: – 10:00 AM, Evangelical United of Christ, 802 10th Street, Tell City
• Schweizer Fest Market and Celebrate Kids TCRA Event: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, City Hall Park
• Tell City Fire Department Vehicle Display: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Family Appreciation Night: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Free rides for kids of all ages!
• Opening Ceremony & Welcome by Mayor Chris Cail: 5:50 PM, Musik Halle Stage in City Hall Park
• Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School Band Opening Concert: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM, City Hall Park
• Domestic & Craft Beer Garden: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Main Street
• 56th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Musik Halle Stage in City Hall Park
• Schweizer Fest Annual Apple Lighting Ceremony: 7:30 PM City Hall Park
• Behind the Times Celebrity Pie Eating Contest: 7:45 PM, City Hall Park
• Kelly Clark & Jacob Lawalin Performing: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Beer Garden on Main Street
• Happy Geburtstag, Tell City Event – Sidewalk Sales & Merchants Association: All Day
• Self-Guided Walking Tours at Schweizer Fest: All Day

Thursday, August 6

• Perry County Public Library Book Sale: 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM, 2328 Tell Street, Tell City
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Market: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Rides at City Hall Park: 5:30 PM – 10 PM, City Hall Park
• Domestic and Craft Beer Garden: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Main Street
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Talent Show: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Musik Halle Stage in City Hall Park
• Kiddie Car Parade: Line Up at 7:00 PM – Parade begins at 7:30 PM, Wine Garden Entrance
• Business of the Year Recognition & Reception: 7:15 PM, William Tell Center, 645 Main Street, Tell City
• Honkey Tonk Deluxe Band: 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM, Beer Garden on Main Street
• Happy Geburtstag, Tell City Event – Sidewalk Sales & Merchants Association: All Day
• Self-Guided Walking Tours at Schweizer Fest: All Day

Friday, August 7

• Tell City Schweizer Fest Quilt Show: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Evangelical United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 802 10th Street
• Tell City Historical Society Museum: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Corner of 9th & Franklin Streets
• Sgt. Heather Glenn Display at Tell City Historical Society: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Corner of 9th & Franklin Streets
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Market: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Rides at City Hall Park: 5:00 PM – 10 PM, City Hall Park
• Dance Haven at Schweizer Fest Side Stage: 5:30 PM- 6:00 PM
• Domestic and Craft Beer Garden: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Main Street
• Leo Gronquist at Schweizer Fest Side Stage: 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
• Small Town Friday Night Band: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Beer Garden on Main Street
• Self-Guided Walking Tours at Schweizer Fest: All Day

Saturday, August 8

• 52nd Annual Schweizer Fest Golf Open: 7:00 AM, Hoosier Heights Country Club
• 48th Annual Schweizer Fest Road Run: 8:00 AM, 7th Street near Everbody’s Fun & Fitness
• Tell City Schweizer Fest 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney: Signups – 8:30 – 9:00 AM—Tourney Starts at 9:00 AM, TC High School
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Market: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, City Hall Park
• Perry County Public Library Book Sale: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Perry County Public Library, Tell City Branch
• New Directions Bench Press Competition: 10:00 AM, New Directions Health and Fitness Club, 632 Main Street, Tell City
• Perry County Emergency Vehicle Display: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 600 Block of Main Street
• 39th Annual Schweizer Fest Diaper Derby: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Side Stage, City Hall Park
• Tell City Historical Society Museum: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Corner of 9th & Franklin Streets
• 17th Annual Schweizer Fest Cornhole Tournament: 1:00 PM, South end of the Beer Garden
• Silly Safari’s Live Animal Show: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Musik Halle Stage, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest 42nd Annual Pet Show: 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM, Musik Halle Stage, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Quilt Show: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Evangelical United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 802 10th Street
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Car Show: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Car placement will begin at 11:00 AM at the 800 block of Main Street
• Music Show with Josh Merritt: 3:30 PM, Kentucky Singer-Songwriter, Side Stage, City Hall Park
• Music Show with Isaac Corley: 4:30 PM, Classic country with a hint of Folk & Classic Rock, Side Stage, City Hall Park
• Music Show with Jeremy Luecke: 5:30 PM, Classic Country with a Hint of Folk & Classic Rock, Side Stage, City Hall Park
• Tell City Schweizer Fest Rides at City Hall Park: 5:30 PM – 10 PM, City Hall Park
• Domestic & Craft Beer Garden: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Main Street
• FLY2K Band: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Beer Garden on Main Street
• Self-Guided Walking Tours of Schweizer Fest: All Day