Springfest International Entertainment Schedule
April 6, 2025
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Entertainment Schedule
What is Bratwurst?
March 4, 2024
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Bratwurst The name “Bratwurst” is a sausage made from pork in a natural casing and then grilled or fried in a pan. It is a favorite in Germany, and each region has its own specialty. Some Bratwurst are sold raw, while others are sold pre-cooked. It is important to know this so that they are
How to Pour Beer Like Germans!
September 18, 2023
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What are you drinking? The way you pour beer depends on what you’re drinking. There are three types of beer: lager, pilsner, and wheat beer (weissbier – there are 3 of them, some with more yeast than others), and each one of them is poured differently. The foam You want a nice head with German
How to Tie a Dirndl
March 11, 2023
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Yes, There is a proper way to tie your dirndl apron bow! See the illustration here, and don’t make a mistake! A dirndl is part of the Alpine traditional garment or folk costume – Tracht – of the Upper Bavaria region. It can be considered historic or traditional but is still worn today on very
What is an Auerhahn?
December 30, 2022
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The Auerhahn (in German) is a bird called the western capercaillie, also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock or cock-of-the-woods. It is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all grouse species.
What is Glühwein?
December 25, 2022
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What is Glühwein? Popular at German Christmas markets, and holiday gatherings, this is a mulled wine, with a different twist. Glühwein is traditionally served at stalls at Christmas markets across Germany and Austria to keep people warm as they shop and socialize. German Glühwein, literally translates to glow-wine, because of how you feel after you’ve
What is Pfeffernüsse?
December 20, 2022
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What does Pfeffernüsse mean in German? The name literally means “peppernuts”, and does not mean it contains nuts. The cookies are roughly the size of nuts and can be eaten by the handful, which may account for the name. German for “pepper nut“, Pfeffernüsse are named for the pinch of pepper added to the dough
What is Stollen?
December 7, 2022
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Stollen is a traditional German Christmas fruit bread, made of nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, coated with powdered sugar or icing sugar and often containing marzipan (a delicious almond paste!). During the Christmas season it is also called Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen. The most common Stollen is Dresdener Stollen from the city of Dresden,
What is German Potato Salad?
November 16, 2022
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German potato salad varies! Most people think that all German potato salad is served warm, but that’s only one variety. Here, we’ll look at the three types of German potato salad. Pick your favorite! German Potato Salad is made from potatoes that have less starch in them, because they keep their shape better after cooking.
What are Potato Pancakes?
September 9, 2022
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Potato pancakes are shallow fried pancakes made out of grated or ground potato, with an egg and onion. They are topped with applesauce or sour cream or they can be served plain. Everyone loves them! What’s the difference between potato pancakes and latkes? They both use potatoes and eggs as the main ingredients. Latkes also
What is Strudel?
September 9, 2022
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Strudel is a layered pastry with a sweet filling, like apples. It became popular in the Hapsburg Empire in the 18th century. The word comes from the German word which literally means “whirlpool”. A pastry dough is rolled or stretched thin, then filled and rolled up. Strudel is often served with vanilla ice cream. It
German Last Names
July 14, 2022
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Ever wonder what German last names really mean and where they came from? Here is a list of the origins of some German names, usually tied to occupations or attributes. German Last Names and Meanings Albrecht Noble Bauer Farmer or peasant Beck Living near a stream or brook Becker Baker Berger Someone who comes from