The 2023 Schmeckfest celebration in Freeman will get underway on Thursday evening, March 23, with a musical theater performance of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “State Fair.” The musical will be performed on March 24 & 24, as well. Tickets for both the traditional Schmeckfest meal & the musical go on sale Jan. 1, with pre-sales available online beginning Dec. 15. Visit Schmeckfest.com for complete details. Please note that NO OTHER SCHMECKFEST activities will be taking place on Thursday; the Schmeckfest meal, sausage sales, & demonstrations will be available only on Friday & Saturday.