MIC's Weekend Abroad
Celebrate Sister Cities of Sheboygan - Tsubame, Japan & Esslingen, Germany with a weekend of discovery at The Christopher Farm & Gardens.
Sheboygan Mayor's International Committee:
**EVENT DATE CHANGE: All of the event's activities have been moved to Sunday, September 20th due to the weather forecast for Saturday. The VIP Sora Matcha Tea Tasting Experience will not take place on Sunday; more information on that is to be determined. Please contact the Mayor's Internation Committee for more information by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.**
"Come join us for a weekend abroad...right here in Sheboygan! Spend a day soaking in the atmosphere of each of our sister cities. On September 19, observe the ancient art of Kendo sword fighting, try out our ramen bar, and enjoy other cultural activities. On September 20, enjoy a new twist on our classic Esslingenfest with brats, music, and German games. Each day offers a totally different experience, so be sure to stop by for both! All proceeds will go to programming that promotes cross-cultural partnership exchanges between our sister cities in Tsubame, Japan and Esslingen, Germany. Free admission for kids four and under!"
Event Highlights:
Day 1 (Japan) 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM:
- Kendo martial art demonstration
- Cultural activities and games
- Mystery “Lucky bags” ($)
- Face-painting ($)
- Ramen noodle bar ($)
- Sora Matcha Tasting (VIP Experience)
Day 2 (Germany) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM:
- German music performance
- Christmas cards for Esslingen
- German games
- Stein holding contest
- Brats ($)
For information and to purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE.
