Fasnacht

About

In Helvetia, a small village settled in 1869 by Swiss and German immigrants in Randolph County, Fasnacht is German for "fasting night," which celebrates a grand feast before a fast. Helvetia's Fasnacht combines the customs of Swiss Fasnacht and Sechseläuten, a traditional spring holiday celebrated in the Swiss city of Zürich where they burn an effigy of winter to welcome spring. The Randolph County town with a population of 60 hosted more than 3,000 people at the 2026 edition. Vendors operate a food vendor station in the Community Hall kitchen and a food truck outside, while the Swiss Roots general store will be open along with a festival take-out menu from the Hinter Zimmer diner. Craft vendors set up inside the Helvetia Community Hall.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Feb 13, 2027

Tags

• annual
• swiss-heritage
• winter
• mardi-gras