FOOD
AND
DRINK
are always a high
point at German Fest
Bratwurst, kasseler rippchen
(smoked pork chops),
sauerbraten (marinated
beef roast) and spanferkel
(roasted whole pig)
Kirschtorte (Black Forest
cherry cake) bienenstich
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a special custard and topped
with almonds and honey)
At the Niche Schnapps'
Garten, savor spirits from
some of Germany's oldest
and most renowned
distillers.
Beer & Wine Sampling
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tastes for $6.
Sunday, there is a wood-
en shoe carving demon-
stration.
Meet Veronika Hummel
at the Mader's Tower
Gallery booth and have
a special 2016 Hummel
personally signed. To
pre-order the Hummel
or the 2016 Germanfest Stein, go to
maderstowergallery@yahoo.com or
call (800) 558-7171.
On Saturday, don't miss: Tracht
-
enschau, a cultural display of tradi-
tional clothing called "tracht" from
Germany, Austria and Switzerland;
the German Fest Parade at 4pm; the
Mardi Gras showcase of costumes
and traditions and the Greater Model
T Ford Club display.
On Sunday, the rollicking 11th an
-
nual Dachshund Derby at 1pm in-
cludes a costume contest. (Register
at germanfest.com.) A worship ser-
vice at 10:30am on Sunday morning
is celebrated in English and German
and features a chorus of more than
120 people accompanied by the
Alte Kameraden band.
Hours of the festival are 3pm-mid
-
night Friday, noon-midnight Satur-
day and noon-9pm Sunday. Ad-
vance admission is $12. Admission
at the gate is $15/general admission,
$7/seniors (60+), and $7/students
(with current school ID). Children 12
& under are free when accompanied
by an adult.
For more information and updates
visit germanfest.com.
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