Turner is simply the German word for gymnast. More than two hundred years ago, on a field outside Berlin, Germany, Frederick Ludwig Jahn established the first system of gymnasiums for physical training, based the ancient principle of a sound mind and a sound body.

New Ulm Turners in Minnesota will be hosting our 56th American Turner National Festival! The date’s of this event will be July 25-July 29, 2022. Turner Members from around the United States will convene for competitions in all athletic and cultural events over the course of this huge 4 day event! Make sure your membership is active, brush up on your favorite events and see you in New Ulm this Summer!