Frankenmuth Alumni Weekend 2025

Join your fellow CMU Chippewas for a weekend of family fun for our second CMU Alumni Weekend in Frankenmuth, MI!

Friday, January 31, 2025 to Sunday, February 2, 2025

Come experience the warm welcome of Frankenmuth, where you'll find horse-drawn carriages, covered bridges, and world-famous chicken dinners. The simple joys of life await you!  

🏨 Accommodation 

We have secured discounted overnight accommodations at the Bavarian Inn Lodge for Friday, January 31, 2025, and Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Nestled on the banks of the Cass River, you’ll experience a trip to “Little Bavaria” at this world-class resort! Splash around in the indoor waterpark with four pools, three whirlpools, and two thrilling water slides. Challenge your skills on the 18-hole indoor mini golf course, gear up for an epic game of laser tag, and score big in the massive gaming area!   

Room Types and Rates:  

• Standard Doubles Room | $249.00++ 
• Premium Queens or King Room | $259.00++ 
• Suite | $339.00++  

Please click here for all booking information at the discounted rate. 

Guests must make their reservations directly with the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Secure the discounted rate by calling 1-855-652-7200 and mentioning the CMU Alumni Event code #13V7BP. 📆 The last date to reserve your room at the discounted rate is January 1, 2025. 

Weekend attendees will enjoy the renowned annual event, Zehnder’s Snowfest, taking place just steps away from lodging throughout the weekend. Be dazzled by sculptures created by professional ice and snow carvers worldwide.

🔥⬆️ Alumni Event Activities  

The Alumni Engagement Team is hosting several special events over the weekend that you do not want to miss! *You must register for activities in advance. On-site registration will not be available.  

Build your weekend experience from the activities below:   

Friday, January 31, 2025 

👋 Alumni Wilkommen (Welcome) Reception | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Mosel & Danub Rooms 

• Attendees will enjoy appetizers, two drink tickets for beer or wine, and entry to the drawing of CMU Alumni raffle prizes!
• $25 per person | $15 per child 12 & under

Saturday, February 1, 2025 

*Saturday events will be held at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant.

🥨 Pretzel Rolling Class | 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.  

• A guided pretzel-rolling class where you will transform into a German baker for the day! 🧑‍🍳 You will be led through the proper pretzel-rolling method and enjoy your hot pretzel!  
• $10 per person

🍷 German Wine Tasting | 2:00 p.m.  

• A guided sampling of several Private Label German Wines complemented by Dorothy's homemade cheese spread and crackers. *For guests 21+.   
• $12 per person