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40th Annual Belgium, WI August 7th-9th, 2026

Save the Date for
Luxembourg Fest 2026

August 7-9, 2026

Celebrate the 40th Annual Luxembourg Fest Week!
Come Join the Family at the World’s Largest Luxembourg Family Reunion

Luxembourg Fest Schedule

2026 Ticketed Event Information
(TICKETS NOW ON SALE!)

Annual LACS Members Meeting

**Event for LACS Members Only**
Save The Date:
Annual Members Meeting

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Location: LACS Center, Belgium, WI

Click HERE to learn more & Register

Save the Date:
20th Annual Fest Cultural Forum

Friday, August 7, 2026
Location: Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg, WI

Click HERE to learn more & Register

Save the Date:
Luxembourg Under The Stars Dinner

FRIDAY, August 7, 2026
Location: Buechler Farms, Belgium, WI

Click HERE to learn more & Register

2025 Non-Ticketed Fest Event Information

World’s Largest Treipen-Eating Contest
Adult and Junior Divisions

Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 PM
Belgium Community Park
106 Beech St. Belgium, WI

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

FREE LACS ADMISSION

FREE for the Fest
Enjoy Free Admission to the LACS

Thurs. through Sun.
Aug 6th-9th, 2026

10:00 am – 3:00 pm Daily

100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium

More Info

Luxembourg Fest Mass

Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:00 am Mass (Followed by pageantries)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch Food & Drinks sold

Belgium Community Park

More Info

2026 Fest Event Locations:

Luxembourg American Cultural Society: 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium, WI
Fest Grounds: Community Park- 106 Beech Street, Belgium, WI
Fest Cultural Forum: Cedarburg Cultural Center – W62N546 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Luxembourg Under the Stars: The Barn at Buechler Farm, Belgium, WI 53004

2026 Fest Schedule:

**All event times are listed in the Central Standard Time Zone.

The LACS will be open with FREE admission Wednesday through Sunday of Fest Week, August 6th-9th, 2026, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 

Thursday, August 6th:

Morning – Harrington State Park Walking Tour

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Walking Tour begins outside the Adolph and Marie Ansay Welcome Center

*Day or Season Park Pass will be needed to enter Harrington State Park

See more details about this event & purchase tickets here.

Evening – Private event for LACS Members

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm: LACS Member Meeting at LACS (Pre-registration requested)

Friday, August 7th:

Morning – Fest Cultural forum (Ticketed Event)

9:30 am: Registration and Coffee at Fest Cultural Forum

10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Fest Cultural Forum: “Multilingualism in Luxembourg’s Literature”

See more details about this event & purchase tickets here.

Luxembourg Under the Stars Benefit (Ticketed Event)

Location: The Barn at Buechler Farm (1 mile from the LACS)

6:00 pm: Check in begins in the Outdoor Pavilion

See more details about this event & purchase tickets here.

Saturday, August 8th:

Fest Grounds Activities
11:00 am: Luxembourg Fest Main Street Parade

11:30 am – 7:00 pm: LACS Gift Shop Open (on fest grounds)

11:30 am – 4:00 pm: Fest Ground Activities

  • Vendor & Artist Corner
  • Honored Family Tent (Honored Families through the years)
  • Craft Corner (Kids & Adult Crafts)
  • Bounce Houses

1:00 pm: Treipen Eating Contest

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Sheepshead Tournament

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Zone – FREE

  • Bubble SuperStar – Fun with Bubbles by Jason Kollum.
  • Kids crafts & games designed by kids for kids

Available All Day:
Straw Bale Mountain, Keelespill (9 pin Luxembourgish Bowling game), Giant Jenga & More Activities!

Music
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, 2:00pm – 4:00pm: DJ Grand Master O!
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: (Live Music) Devon De Lux
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: (Live Music) Zero Point Five

Sunday, August 9th:

All are welcome to attend our traditional Luxembourg Fest Mass. Honoring 40 years of tradition, the mass has been a central theme to Luxembourg Fest since the roots of this festival in 1987. Following the Mass, we welcome you to celebrate the 2026 Fest pageantries, crowning the 40th Luxembourg Fest Duke & Duchess, Chris & Lisa Plier.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: LACS Gift Shop Open (At the Museum)

11:00 am- 1:00 pm: Lunch food & drinks

Girl with treipen
Luxembourg Fest Sheep walkers in kittles
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40th Annual Luxembourg Fest Sponsorship Opportunities Heritage Weekend Promotor $2,000 plus Entertainment Sponsor $500-$1,000 Sponsor at Any Level - Contact Travis Gross tgross@lacs.lu or call 262-476-5091

This year marks the historical celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Luxembourg Fest!

This festival would not be where it is without all of your support!
As we look forward to celebrating this historical year, there are many ways to get involved and show your support!

Click here to Sponsor Luxembourg Fest
VOLUNTEER AT LUXEMBOURG FEST 2026!
REGISTER TO BE AN ARTIST VENDOR
REGISTER FOR THE PARADE

Places to Stay

Lodging options sell out fast, so we reccomend booking your accommodations sooner than later!

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express

350 E Steven Hills Rd, Port Washington, WI 54074
(262) 284-2100
8.2 miles (10-12 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

The Port Hotel

101 E Main St, Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 235-1990
9.6 miles (15 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Hampton Inn & Suites

1385 Gatweay Dr, Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 474-1000
16.8 miles (17-22 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

The Harborview

135 E Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 371-9712
9.6 miles (13 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Comfort Inn & Suites

1415 Port Washington Rd, Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 387-1180
17.1 miles (20 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Unique Stays

Blue Harbor Resort & Water Park

725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-2900
20 miles (27 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

The Kozy Kraft House

Kraft While You Stay – Accommodates 8 guests
120 S Royal Ave, Belgium, WI 53004
(262) 689-4817
*Walkable distance to Fest*
0.9 miles from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Waubedonia Park, Campsites

W1155 Fredonia Ave, Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 483-8806
8.1 miles (12 minutes) from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Belgium Inn

120 Lakeview Dr, Belgium, WI 53004
(262) 285-3566
*Recently Remodeled & Walkable distance to Fest*
0.9 miles from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Lake Church Inn

680 County Road D, Lake Church, WI 53004
414-688-3782
*Bikable to fest grounds*
1.6 miles from Fest Grounds

Click here to learn more & book

Thank You To Our Presenting Sponsors: 

Ansay & Associates Logo
Plus Group Wealth Advisors Logo
a stylized house, tree, and bike next to waves of red and blue to mimic lux flag

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors: 

Ansay International

DND Electric

Things To Do

Visiting Belgium, Wisconsin for Fest?
Our area is rich with Luxembourg heritage, recreational opportunities and summer fun.

From the mile of Lake Michigan beachfront at Harrington Beach State Park, splash pad for the kids, and miles of bike trails, to Luxembourg-built barns, homes, and light stations, there is a lot to explore!

THINGS TO DO
Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Contact us with any questions!

LACS Office:

262-476-5086 or info@lacs.lu

Contact Us!

Proudly supported by:

Logo Ministère de l'Économie
Logo Ministère de la Culture
Logo Visit Luxembourg

Luxembourg American Cultural Center
100 Peter Thein Avenue
Belgium, WI 53004-0157
U.S.A.

Main office: (262) 476-5086

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