Read Emily Fricker's 2015 writing on the Sport Club Kirchweih of the 1950s!
Tag: Fest Season
About “Mei Rosmarein,” by Emily Fricker in 2014
Read Emily Fricker's 2014 writing on the Rosmarein & the Kirchweih!
The Philadelphia “Kerweihs,” by Emily Fricker in 2012
Read Emily Fricker's 2012 history of the Philadelphia "Kerweihs."
The “German-Hungarians” & the Kirchweih, by Emily Fricker in 2011
Read Emily Fricker's 2011 writing on the Kirchweih!
Congratulations to the Cannstatter V.V. on 150 Years!
An institution in Philadelphia especially the Northeast section, the Cannstatter has been celebrating heritage, serving meals, drinks and holding the three-day Volksfest since 1873.
Dancing Around: Brauhaus Schmitz South Street, Another Year-Another Favorite, by Alex Blank
The fall fest season in the Philadelphia region is not complete without the South Street Oktoberfest at Brauhaus Schmitz. This annual Oktoberfest, going for 13 years strong now, is one of my favorite events of the year.
Dancing Around: An Jolly Affair in Delaware
A small but jolly group of our members attended the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe 53rd Stiftungsfest on Saturday, September 11th at the Delaware Saengerbund in Newark, DE.
A Generational Blend at the CVV Volksfest, by Daniel Galgon
It seemed like every direction I turned, I would see another friend who I haven’t seen in far too long. Stopping to say hello and embrace everyone ended up taking a while, but those moments are really what this time of year is all about.