It's crazy...it's wacky...it's FASNACHT...and fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!

A long-time tradition in Switzerland, Fasnacht is Switzerland's version of Mardi Gras. The Swiss city/state of Basel is known throughout Switzerland and Europe for its Fasnacht celebration, a carnival-like event that starts at 4 a.m. the Monday after Ash Wednesday and ends at 4 a.m. the following Thursday. Costumes and masks of all kinds are a key feature of the event, along with food, fun and music.

Fun for the whole family, Turner Hall's Fasnacht will feature a scaled-down version of the Swiss event, featuring a masquerade dance, a lantern processional, and foods associated with Fasnacht. The high-energy polka music of the Copper Box Band of Oshkosh (pictured above), one of 2006 Green County Cheese Days featured bands, will provide fun dance music for the afternoon.

Come in a costume or with a mask on and receive a free souvenir Fasnacht 2007 button a $1-off coupon for the Ratskeller Restaurant..

(The other pictures on this page are from the 2006 Fasnacht Masquerade/Costume Dance)

This event is part of Turner Hall's on-going Swiss Heritage Series, and kicks off the 2007 season. More information on Turner Hall's Swiss Heritage Series is available here.