A tradition that dates back well over 150 years in southern Door County will be celebrated on Sunday. The Belgian Heritage Center in Namur will be hosting the annual Belgian Kermiss, a celebration of the Belgian harvest that brings together the entire community and features ethnic favorites. The first Kermiss in Door County was held in Rosiere in 1858. Belgian Heritage Center President Joe Alexander says the Kermiss' history is an important part of community pride that highlights the hard work and the life on the farm from the past and present. He notes that over 100 volunteers help to put on the event every year.
Visitors will have a chance to watch an antique farm implement show and learn about the history of the Belgian settlement in the new theatre area and displays at the center.
A new Mystery Treasure Safe Raffle will be added this year, and the Kermiss, the organization's largest fundraiser, will run from 11 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th.
