Meet the Narren The Narren of New Ulm are eager to greet each and every visitor! They love to dance, "smile" for photos and entertain children of all ages. Look for Hattie the Prairie Wanderer or Tanta Anna in her lovely green dress. There's Pinella the Flower Lady, Tillie the Feder Frau, Fritz the Sausage Man, Juergen the Pickleman, Rosa the Baker, Schlaukopf the Hex, Louis the Fur Trader, Katarina the Wasserdame, the brothers Otto and Gunther, the Royal Baron and Baroness, Krauselein the Chef, Sepp the nonmusical Musician, Gusty the Festival Wind, Sophia the Seamstress and Schatzie the Bookkeeper. Occasionally a new Narren may join the Ganz Stadt family. The Narren of New Ulm have been appearing at area festivals since 1989. With their hand-carved wooden masks and colorful costumes, they can be found mingling with the crowd or leading a snake dance. The Narren love to perform and invite the children to hear their stories, learn their dances and meet each Narren. Call 1-888-463-9856 (or 233-4300) for bookings. Meet the Gnomes: Heinzelmaennchen Family The Heinzelmaennchen family and Gertie Goose have become a featured attraction at New Ulm festivals over the years. Although some people are led to believe these "German" garden gnomes originated in Germany, their origin is actually in Turkey. They first appeared as stone representations in the 1300's symbolizing slaves working in mines. In the 14th century they were brought to Italy and from there to Germany in 1420, where they developed into the gnomes as we know them today. The Heinzelmaennchen family includes Hans, his wife Carolla, their son Johann and daughter Angelika. These gnomes, along with Gertie Goose and the Morel Mushrooms, turn up at most festivals and gatherings. Be sure to be on the lookout for them. The Concord Singers: "Festive German Music" The Concord Singers were founded in 1931 and have been dubbed New Ulm's "Ambassadors of Good Will." The singers began as a group of men united in the love of song and today are at the forefront of promotions to establish New Ulm as a tourism destination. They have performed in Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Berlgium, Great Britain, and extensively in America. The Concord Singers have appeared numerous times on radio and television and have recorded eight all-German albums, cassettes and CD's. With their extensive repertoire of "Festive German Music," the Concord Singers are asked to perform many times each year and often appear for visiting tour groups viewing New Ulm's famous Glockenspiel. Visit our web page at: www.concordsingers.com