Gaufest is a celebration of Bavarian dance and music. Every other year, Schuhplattlers from across North America get together to meet old and new friends, take part in individual and group dance competitions, and perform their group’s best dances. There’s a banquet with a parade of flags, dance and music workshops, and plenty of gemütlichkeit!
The 30. Gaufest was hosted by the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe and the United German Hungarians on the grounds of the Delaware Sängerbund over the July 4th weekend. Members of the Alpen Schuhplattlers traveled to Delaware to dance and celebrate under the fest tent. This was the first Gaufest for some of our dancers and it made a big impression! Everyone had a great time. We’d like to thank the hosts of 30. Gaufest for a wonderful festival!
