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Ferdinand Heimatfest

The town of Ferdinand's annual Heimatfest is celebrated the third Friday & Saturday of June each year.

The 27th annual Ferdinand Heimatfest will be bringing the community together with the best food, drinks, activities, and entertainment on June 17th & 18th, 2022 on the Ferdinand Community Center Grounds. For additional information and event line-up's please check our page, or our website www.ferdinandheimatfest.com! The Ferdinand Heimatfest's Mission is to enable Ferdinand, Indiana to pro

sper by helping Dubois County grow. Each year we take the money raised through Heimatfest and donate that money to the Ferdinand Community Endowment and the Dubois County Community Foundation.

06/24/2026

Updated Results of the Ferdinand Heimatfest sponsored by Best Home Furnishings 5K Run/Walk.

2026 HEIMATFEST 5K RESULTS
PLACE NAME AGE TIME
1 Nathan Bromm 33 19:49
2 Travis Wineinger 15 20:58
3 Mandy Schaeffer 39 21:03
4 Jake Begle 23 21:32
5 Sam Ernst 12 21:51
6 Xavier Berg 14 22:18
7 Fitz Schaeffer 9 22:23
8 Ben Kluesner 23 22:34
9 Andy Pund 35 22:35
10 Jeremy Schaeffer 40 22:41
11 Andrea Atkins 40 22:56
12 Christian Hernandez 20 23:07
13 Leo Schaeffer 11 23:19
14 Brexton Berg 10 23:38
15 Blake Hagedorn 23 23:40
16 Annabelle Giesler 13 23:46
17 Miles Atkins 10 23:50
18 Max Kitten 35 23:51
19 Caleb Paulin 11 23:54
20 Addi Evitts 15 24:02
21 Joey Herzog 23 24:07
22 Carter Hinson 21 24:59
23 Kristi Gentry 38 25:21
24 Anna Wirthwein 11 25:38
25 Reid Steckler 10 25:40
26 Levi Steckler 13 26:20
27 Nathan Verkamp 54 26:22
28 Matthew Bunch 21 26:45
29 Jeff Hinson 53 26:48
30 Beth Rohleder 44 26:52
31 Landan Wirthwein 14 27:19
32 Kimberly Pund 34 27:34
33 Jarret Paulin 40 27:53
34 Rachel Giesler 45 27:56
35 Emma Schmitt 12 28:23
36 Brooke Wehr 45 28:34
37 Mark Dilger 49 28:52
38 Tyler Howe 36 29:08
39 Chris Atkins 41 29:24
40 JD Kerber 22 29:30
41 Chynna Howe 34 29:33
42 Kora Gehlhausen 8 29:43
43 Todd Gehlhausen 36 29:45
44 Tony Hasenour 49 30:33
45 Cassie Fromme 30 30:50
46 Brook Reckelhoff 34 31:23
47 Rayven Meyer 19 31:47
48 Mikalyn Meyer 21 31:49
49 Eli Atkins 8 31:58
50 Anthony Hudson 26 32:30
51 Lindsay Ketzner 37 32:51
52 Natalie Howard 48 32:58
53 Catherine Herzog 20 34:06
54 Sara Kitten 23 34:34
55 Karli Kitten 21 34:35
56 Kenzie Schulz 21 34:37
57 Matthew Christmas 11 34:54
58 Ernie Brames 81 35:00
59 Grace Fleck 22 36:36
60 Maddy Elmer 21 36:37
61 Emma Grundhoefer 22 36:38
62 Summer Fromme 22 38:37
63 Madison Tretter 31 38:52
64 Audra Dilger 47 39:54
65 Payton Dilger 22 39:55
66 Eileen Lowery 78 41:11
67 Jeremiah Erwin 25 43:29
68 Rose Pund 70 43:38
69 Emi Steczyk 46 46:16
70 Dylan Steczyk 14 46:17
71 Jan Bettag 65 46:24
72 Emily Erwin 24 47:20
73 Ron Balback 76 47:21
74 Shelby Holzbog 32 50:59
75 Gina Young 33 51:00

06/24/2026

💥What a fantastic day at the Ferdinand Heimatfest! From the car show, BBQ contest, and family activities to great food, music, and fireworks to end the night, it was a day filled with hometown pride and unforgettable memories! 💥🎶🌭

A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to all of our sponsors whose generosity helped make this year's celebration possible. Your support allows us to continue traditions that bring our community together and create experiences for locals and visitors.

⭐ A special thank you to Best Home Furnishings, our Main Sponsor, for their outstanding support of Heimatfest. Their commitment to our community helps make events like this possible and strengthens the traditions that make Ferdinand such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

🎆We would also like to extend special recognition to Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group for sponsoring the spectacular fireworks show that provided the perfect ending to an incredible day. The display lit up the night sky and was enjoyed by thousands of attendees.

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, participants, and everyone who joined us in celebrating Ferdinand. We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you again next year!

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06/23/2026

2026 HEIMATFEST 5K RESULTS
PLACE NAME AGE TIME
1 Nathan Bromm 33 19:49
2 Travis Wineinger 15 20:58
3 Mandy Schaeffer 39 21:03
4 Jake Begle 23 21:32
5 Sam Ernst 12 21:51
6 Xavier Berg 14 22:18
7 Fitz Schaeffer 9 22:23
8 Ben Kluesner 23 22:34
9 Andy Pund 35 22:35
10 Jeremy Schaeffer 40 22:41
11 Andrea Atkins 40 22:56
12 Christian Hernandez 20 23:07
13 Leo Schaeffer 11 23:19
14 Brexton Berg 10 23:38
15 Blake Hagedorn 23 23:40
16 Annabelle Giesler 13 23:46
17 Miles Atkins 10 23:50
18 Max Kitten 35 23:51
19 Caleb Paulin 11 23:54
20 Addi Evitts 15 24:02
21 Joey Herzog 23 24:07
22 Carter Hinson 21 24:59
23 Kristi Gentry 38 25:21
24 Anna Wirthwein 11 25:38
25 Reid Steckler 10 25:40
26 Levi Steckler 13 26:20
27 Nathan Verkamp 54 26:22
28 Matthew Bunch 21 26:45
29 Jeff Hinson 53 26:48
30 Beth Rohleder 44 26:52
31 Landan Wirthwein 14 27:19
32 Kimberly Pund 34 27:34
33 Jarret Paulin 40 27:53
34 Rachel Giesler 45 27:56
35 Emma Schmitt 12 28:23
36 Brooke Wehr 45 28:34
37 Mark Dilger 49 28:52
38 Tyler Howe 36 29:08
39 Chris Atkins 41 29:24

06/22/2026

🚜 2026 Ferdinand Heimatfest Kiddie Pedal Pull Results 🚜

What an exciting year for the Kiddie Pedal Pull at the 2026 Ferdinand Heimatfest sponsored by the high school FFA club! A huge congratulations to all of our young competitors who showed determination, strength, and a whole lot of hometown spirit! 💪🚜

🏆 Congratulations to our winners! 🏆

🚜 45 lbs & Under
🥇 1st Place – Braxton Thomas
🥈 2nd Place – Lauren Garrison
🥉 3rd Place – Ella Olinger

🚜 46–60 lbs
🥇 1st Place – Kaysen Trent
🥈 2nd Place – Nora Rasche
🥉 3rd Place – Layla Gogel

🚜 61–75 lbs
🥇 1st Place – Brexton Berg
🥈 2nd Place – Lynley Hoffman
🥉 3rd Place – Millie Allen

🚜 76–100 lbs
🥇 1st Place – Zander Berg
🥈 2nd Place – Corbin Gogel
🥉 3rd Place – Leland Hoffman

A special thank you to all of the participants, parents, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this longtime Heimatfest tradition another great success. We love seeing our young competitors keep the spirit of Ferdinand Heimatfest alive!

📸 Share your favorite pedal pull photos in the comments below and help us celebrate a great event! 🚜❤️💙

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06/21/2026

🎉 Baby Photo Contest Winners! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all of our Baby Photo Contest participants and their families! We loved seeing all the adorable photos and appreciate everyone who entered and voted.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st Place: Myah Bradley
🥈 2nd Place: Annie Weyer
🥉 3rd Place: Ernie Weyer

06/20/2026

🎆 Tonight’s Fireworks Show Sponsored by Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group! 🎆

A huge thank you to Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group for sponsoring tonight’s spectacular fireworks display at Ferdinand Heimatfest!

As we celebrate our community, our traditions, and 250 years of American spirit, history, and freedom, we’re grateful for partners like Ferdinand Farmers who help make this special event possible.

Gather your family and friends, find a spot on the grounds, and get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars. We can’t wait to light up the sky and cap off an amazing day at Heimatfest!

🇺🇸 Thank you, Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group, for helping make this celebration shine! 🎇✨

06/20/2026

🔥 Congratulations to all of the competitors in the 2026 Ferdinand Heimatfest Backyard BBQ Competition! The smokers were rolling, the competition was fierce, and the judges had some incredible BBQ to sample throughout the day.

🏆 Overall Winners
🥇 1st Place – BBQ Bar-B-Que
🥈 2nd Place – Winks BBQ
🥉 3rd Place – Silver Bullet BBQ

Category Winners

🐔 Chicken
🥇 Winks BBQ
🥈 BBQ Bar-B-Que
🥉 Sauced Up

🍖 Ribs
🥇 BBQ Bar-B-Que
🥈 Winks BBQ
🥉 Silver Bullet BBQ

🐷 Pork
🥇 Silver Bullet BBQ
🥈 Smoke Shows
🥉 BBQ Bar-B-Que

🥩 Beef
🥇 Winks BBQ
🥈 Sauced Up
🥉 BBQ Bar-B-Que

⭐ People’s Choice Award – Silver Bullet BBQ
⭐ Ambassadors Choice Award – Sauced Up

Thank you to all of our competitors, sponsors, judges, and everyone who came out to support the Backyard BBQ Competition. We appreciate everyone helping make the 2026 Ferdinand Heimatfest another great success! 🎉🔥

06/20/2026

🍔🌭🍗 Come Hungry to Ferdinand Heimatfest sponsored by Best Home Furnishings

We’ve got a fantastic lineup of food vendors ready to serve up your festival favorites all day long!

🔥 VFW Post 11365 BBQ Chicken & Chop Dinner
📍 Community Center | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (or until sold out)
Enjoy a hearty meal featuring BBQ leg quarter, pork chop, baked beans, potato salad, and bread for just $15.

🌭 Ferdinand Legion Auxiliary
⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Serving hot dogs, chili dogs, pizza, and delicious baked goods.

🍔 Forest Park Boys Soccer
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Grab hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwursts, and chicken sandwiches.

🍧 Sips and Snacks with U-Do-It Sno-Cones
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
From BBQ pulled pork nachos and walking tacos to sno-cones, lemonade shake-ups, cheesecake, bursting boba, and more—there’s something for everyone!

🍦 Monastery of Immaculate Conception
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Cool off with ice cream sandwiches, peach tea, sweet tea, or unsweet tea.

🌽 Stir Krazy Kettle Korn
⏰ 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Fresh kettle corn available throughout the day!

06/20/2026

🎶 Tonight at Heimatfest! 🎶

Get ready for a great night of live music as The Band – First and Main takes the stage on the Uebelhor and Sons Chevy’s Main Stage, presented by Jasper Engines & Transmissions!

🕢 Showtime: 7:30 PM

Grab some delicious festival food and enjoy an evening of fantastic entertainment with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to cap off an exciting day at Heimatfest!

Ferdinand Heimatfest located at Ferdinand Community Center sponsored by Best Home Furnishings

Address

PO Box 133
Ferdinand, IN
47532

Website

http://www.ferdinandheimatfest.com/

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