The Insiders Guide to German Fest Milwaukee

The Insiders Guide to German Fest Milwaukee

German Fest Milwaukee is a weekend that many people look forward to all year! The 3 day festival starts on Friday at 5pm and lasts until Sunday at 9pm. I've been going to German Fest for 10+ years and I have learned a lot about the weekend. So here is my list of what should be in your German Fest Survival Guide!
July 10, 2018
Let's Party! 7 Steps to throwing an epic DIY Starkbierfest

Let's Party! 7 Steps to throwing an epic DIY Starkbierfest

Are you tired of not being able to wear your dirndl? Are you getting the “dirndl itch?” I know I am!!!

March 06, 2018
(photo from the 25. Gaufest Milwaukee facebook page)

The Ultimate Gaufest Checklist

 It's that time of year again! GAUFEST! If you are part of a Shuhplattler Tanzgruppe in the US, then you've been looking forward to and preparing for this event since the last Gaufest. Besides all the dance practicing, one of the most stressful parts of the preparations is packing. I'm always seem to forget something, so this year I've made the Ultimate Gaufest Checklist (because I'm sure I'm not alone in the forgetfulness department).

June 22, 2017
Christkindlmarkt: A Truly Beautiful Holiday Tradition

Christkindlmarkt: A Truly Beautiful Holiday Tradition

Every year, my friends from the German club get together and visit the Christkindlmarkt here in Chicago. We have made it such a wonderful Holiday tradition that even if we don't buy any gifts, we still like to go downtown to Daley Plaza, listen friends from the Phenix Band play great German music in the drink tent, have a Glühwein or two and enjoy pretending we are in Germany for the evening. This market has been held here in Chicago for 21 years and it is always busy... so I'm guessing there will be another 20+ years in it's future!

December 19, 2016
The 9 Ways You Know It's Gaufest

The 9 Ways You Know It's Gaufest

This coming weekend is one of the most highly anticipated weekends of the year: Gaufest! Whether you have been practicing  for the past 6 months for the Gruppenpreisplatteln or just coming to represent your club and reunite with old friends, there are 9 ways you know that it's Gaufest.

July 28, 2015
People and Things We Love: SCHNITZels n' GIGGLES

People and Things We Love: SCHNITZels n' GIGGLES

Today's People and Things We Love feature is the Graf family and their awesome food truck SCHNITZels & GIGGLES!

April 16, 2015