Fest season, some say, is the most wonderful time of the year. It includes German-American community festivals and Oktoberfests with public performances. There are national gatherings, Stiftungsfests, and picnics. This year features a grand opening of a retail store and, of course, our beloved Kirchweihfest!
Festival Season includes the Cannstatter Volksfest over Labor Day Weekend!
"Fest season, which every year seems to start earlier and earlier has had many highlights. Let's recap!" -Michael
Emily Fricker tells the story as she sees it of the Trenton Treffen!
A book review of the Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein 150. Jubiläum Anniversary book.
This speech was written in 2022 by Joseph S. Reiter for the Allgemeine Kirchweihfest held at the Trenton Treffen.
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.
If you haven’t been to Kirchweih in a long time, or you’ve never been, this is your chance! Don’t put it off until the “next time.” I encourage you! You will not be disappointed! - Marlene Fricker
