The Festzelt Gates, Photo by Stephen Hargreaves

A Review of Gaufest in Newark, DE by Michael Fricker

Michael Fricker reviews the 30. Gaufest hosted in Newark, DE this past July. "This Gaufest was faithful to traditions and the old ways. But it was our people who were faithful to one another." - Michael Fricker

WATCH: 30. Gaufest Competition Videos

Competition videos from the 30. Gaufest have been released on Youtube!

Festbook: 30. Gaufest – Newark, DE

Page through the official Festbook from the 30. Gaufest, hosted by the United German Hungarians and the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe in 2025.

30 Gaufest: Know Before You Go!

We are very excited to welcome you to 30. Gaufest and counting down the days until you arrive! It will be a wonderful weekend filled with Gemรผtlichkeit! Please visit the website for all the details you need to know before you go!

New to the Archive: Tickets, Programs, Newspaper Clippings

"On a Tuesday at the Canteen by the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Lisa Hartmann Fricker delivered a brown paper bag with some paper club items. I hope you enjoy these artifacts new to our archive." -Michael

Singstunde in the Biergarten to follow Gruppen Preisplatteln at 30. Gaufest

Join Joe & Karen in the Biergarten following the Gruppen Preisplatteln for a Singstunde!

Updates including Festival Menus for 30. Gaufest

The 30. Gaufest hosts are so excited and canโ€™t wait to welcome you in July. We are counting down and it is going to be a beautiful weekend in Delaware!ย  Here are some notes and updates we would like to share with you.ย 

Bigger Tent, More Fun, More time to Register for Fest Tickets

Thereโ€™s so much planned for Gaufest that we decided weโ€™re getting a bigger festival tent! That means more room for dancing, music, singing, card playing, workshops, and camaraderie! It also means thereโ€™s more room for YOU! As a result we have extended the deadline to purchase Fest Tickets to June 15!