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Phoebe said:Oktoberfest... I would think it's celebrated in the Amana Colonies.
Radidio said:Arn't they mostly Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch oriented? German to I guess. Most of the Amish/Menonites around here come from that stock. Don't know if they celebrate anything except potlucks like us.
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ctay said:I want to know how the Oktoberfest went..
I guess if you ask the questions, someone might answer them.. you may want to start another topic.
Radidio said:The 'fest is an "all" October event that is every weekend in Oct. Don't know what happend on the other weekend but this one was beautifull with sunny skies and mild 60's temps. It's a town on the Missouri river that is part of a loose community of german settlements that are on both sides of the river for 50 miles or so. Back in the 1800's when the german immagrants moved to this area it reminded them of their homeland and they stayed. Hilly river towns with wineries and breweries and lots of German Gemütlichkeit with a lot of old world charm. Polkas and german bands floating in air puntuated by people "inbibing in their favorite repast", as WC Fields would put it, with lots of ribauld laughter. With dancing/drinking halls like HermanHoff. All the side streets have small businesses catering to tourists and architecture reminding us of quaint villages. Small theatrical events and german eating establishment and lots of "spirits". Wineries grow their own grapes for wine and breweries brew their own beer.
All in all it's a great time!
ctay said:New Pom puppies
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