In 2020 COVID accomplished what even WWII didn’t, preventing the German Fest from occurring. After a one year hiatus, the Rochester Area Federation of German-American Societies recently decided to proceed with the fest this year as planned.
The 116th German Fest will be held at the Firemen’s Field in Spencerport, on Friday, August 13, from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday, August 14, from 4 to 11 p.m.
Many area residents have said they missed the fest last year and hoped it would be back. The Federation is grateful for the community’s support and participation. The Lustigen Almdudler (translates as The Lively Mountain Musicians) will entertain from 7 to 11 p.m. both nights. Other area bands or individual performers will be on stage earlier each evening.
The great German potato salad making venture will occur on Thursday morning when 800 pounds of Colby Farms potatoes will be cooked, peeled, sliced, diced, and spiced into salad which will be available as a side dish or on a dinner plate with sauerkraut and grilled sausage. Hot dogs and burgers will also be available, as will the usual beverages of German and American beer, a good selection of wines, soft drinks, and water. Snack food, including popcorn, soft pretzels, landjaeger (dried, smoked sausage), kuchen, and coffee will round out the menu.
Games and raffles will help to make this a fun event. Maps of Germany and some literature will be on display. Regardless of heritage or ethnic background, all are invited to join in this festive event based on German music and cultural fundamentals that celebrate everyone. Admission to the fest remains at $5 per person, with children 16 and under free if accompanied by an adult.
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