# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fasnacht
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Helvetia welcomes you to celebrate our 58th Annual Fasnacht.

An indoor and outdoor event, we invite you to join us from 12p to 10p for a celebration of winter, the changing seasons, and a pre-Lenten tradition that dates back to 1520 in Switzerland. Sometimes called the Mardi Gras of Appalachia, Fasnacht is German for "fasting night," which celebrates a grand feast before a fast. Helvetia's Fasnacht combines the customs of the 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.

We will enjoy fatty foods, listen to Swiss & Appalachian tunes, wear homemade masks to scare away Old Man Winter, parade with lampions, and burn an effigy of the Old Man in hopes of a healthy and happy spring.

Please join us for a celebration that is dear to our community. We only ask that you participate with care and tenderness toward our small village. This event is coordinated entirely by a small group of volunteers so please temper expectations and offer a helping hand to any in need.

All proceeds benefit the village's restoration, development, and archives.

GENERAL ADMISSION (ADULT) - $30
General Admission includes a homemade hozablatz, rosette, or donut (as supplies last), a toy for the children (as supplies last), a music jam session inside the Star Band Hall, access to the Helvetia Museum & Archives, a masquerade where twenty-five masks are awarded a handmade Swiss flag, and admission to the Alpine-Appalachian square dance from 7-10p.

GENERAL ADMISSION (YOUTH 12-17) - $10
Youth attendance includes the same offerings as General Admission.

CHILDREN 11 & UNDER - FREE ADMISSION
Children are encouraged to attend for free. Old Man Winter will have a toy for children (as supplies last), and we would love for you to participate in the masquerade by donning your very own homemade mask. Extra handmade Swiss flags are awarded to masked children.

Bring CASH because many local businesses do not accept credit cards and the event will have items for sell outside of admission. 

Also, visit www.helvetiawv.com for directions and more information about the community.

FOOD & LODGING:
Beekeeper Inn - 304-924-6435
Hütte Restaurant - 304-924-6435
Swiss Roots Store & Inn - 304-924-9100
More to come!

Visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/fasnacht-2025 for tickets and more details.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helvetia/fasnacht/200027653184645
- **Event Categories**: music, parties, entertainment, nonprofit, kids, mardi-gras, holiday, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3724

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Helvetia
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Helvetia, WV 26224, United States
- **lat**: 38.704293080125
- **long**: -80.203885066793
- **full address**: Helvetia, WV 26224, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Fasnacht
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fasnacht being held?
  - **A:** Fasnacht takes place on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 pm at Helvetia, WV 26224, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fasnacht?
  - **A:** Fasnacht is organized by Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fasnacht is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helvetia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,700+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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