A number of townships in the District Council Of Mount Barker's region will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their founding in 2014. These townships include Hahndorf, Mount Barker,and Nairne.
Hahndorf's 175th Celebrations
The Planning Committee for Hahndorf Celebrating 175 years wish to extend to everyone the "very best' for a Year of Celebrations in 2014. We will enjoy reflecting back on the life of the Pioneers, and to plan to assist our Community for the future.
Official Launch - Captain Hahn Arrives
Front Page Hahndorf Village Voice #3715 January, 10am, Hahndorf Main Street / Hahndorf Academy lawns, 68 Main Street, departing from Carl Nitschke Carpark at the beginning of the Main Street.
A re-enactment in period costume showing Captain Hahn arriving in a horse-drawn jinker, accompanied by Messrs Finnis, Dutton and Macfarlane. Morning tea along with official proceedings took place on the Hahndorf Academyʼs lawns.
Despite the heat of the day, the planned re-enactment was a great success. A good crowd of several hundred was attracted at the Academy, and everyone enjoyed receiving a scroll that was prepared for the day.
They Acted as if it Was Real. 
175th Gala Dinner
31 January, 7pm, Hahndorf Old Mill, 98 Main Street, Hahndorf.
Dr Dean Jaensch, a direct descendant of Christian Jaensch one of the first emigrants, was guest speaker. The night included a re-enactment of stories of the emigrants, music from the Hahndorf Town Band and other entertainment and historical information.
The Gala Dinner, 31 January 2014 - What a truly wonderful night was had by all 341 guests who attended the Gala Dinner - great meal, great music, loads of
very entertaining speeches, most interesting memorabilia, dancing, the raffle, commemorative glasses - it was so nice to see so many Hahndorfians turn out to support this very special 175th Celebration. Congratulations and thank you so much to all concerned, especially Craig Fromm for the smorgasbord, the generous sponsors, and all the valiant effort that went on behind the scenes! (Extract from Hahndorf Village Voice #37)
Hahndorf Founding Families Reunion
23 February, services from 10.30am, Pioneer Memorial Gardens, 71 Main Street, Hahndorf.
The day will begin with descendants attending Church services followed by a walk in traditional costume to the Pioneer Gardens for activities and lunch.
The Founding Families Reunion, 23 Feb 2014 - Originally organised as a Gallasch family reunion commemorating the 175th anniversary of Johann Gallasch and his family arriving at Port Misery, now West Lakes, on the 25th January 1839, it was subsequently decided to include all the founding families of Hahndorf. This included all those families on the Zebra, Prince George, Bengalee and Catharina. They came from near and far, across South Australia and Victoria. Many descendants attended the commemorative Church Services at St Pauls and St. Michaels Church, while others came straight to Johnston Park, in the centre of Hahndorf, for a day of celebrations. Excerpts of a letter from a descendent of Captain Hahn were read to a gathering in front of the Memorial Gate at the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. A prayer of thanks was offered by Pastors of the local Lutheran Churches. Commemorative group photographs of Descendants present were taken on St Michaels oval.
Food Stalls and tents representing various families had been set up in Alec Johnston Park. There were displays of memorabilia and archival material, with family history books for sale, the Hahndorf Shooting Club and Hahndorf Band displayed items relating to their long association with the town. Further family information was available from the Lutheran Archives and S.A. Genealogy. Enjoying perfect Hahndorf weather, a crowd of some 500 descendents with many visitors viewed the displays, listened to the Town Band, renewed old acquaintances or met with new family members. The total attendance was estimated at in excess of twelve hundred. What a truly wonderful day it was and a credit to the Town of Hahndorf! (Extract from Hahndorf Village Voice #37)
April 11
Picnic and fireworks, St Michaels School Oval
May 2
Walter Wotzke Retrospective, The Academy
May 18
175th Anniversary Pioneer Women's Walk
May 29
Walter Wotzke Special Evening, The Whitehouse
June 14
Musikfest, Town Band, Institute
S eptember 21
'Back to Hahndorf' Founders Parade, Main Street
and the Motor Restorers Exhibition, Academy Lawn
October 26
Ecumenical Service, St Michaels Oval
