Celebratory Gathering of German and American Folk Traditions in Grafenwöhr
The German-American Volksfest in Grafenwöhr is a 21-day cultural celebration taking place at Camp Algier on the Grafenwöhr training area. The event, now in its 64th edition, attracts over 100,000 visitors and showcases a mix of carnival rides, beer tents, culinary specialties from both America and Germany, military equipment displays, music, and dancing.
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In addition to the performances, the event offers a variety of activities, including a petting zoo, a traditional German beer garden, and a fireworks display. The festival emphasizes the historic and ongoing ties between Germany and the United States, highlighted by ceremonial events involving U.S. and German military and political leaders[1][2][3][4][5].
[1] "German-American Volksfest celebrates 64 years in Grafenwöhr." (2025, August 1). The Grafenwöhr Post. Retrieved from https://www.grafenwoehropost.com/news/german-american-volksfest-celebrates-64-years-in-grafenwoeh
[2] "German-American Volksfest returns to Grafenwöhr." (2025, July 25). The Bavarian Times. Retrieved from https://www.bavariantimes.com/news/german-american-volksfest-returns-to-grafenwoeh
[3] "German-American Volksfest 2025: What to expect." (2025, July 15). The German-American Volksfest Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.germanamericanvolksfest.com/news/german-american-volksfest-2025-what-to-expect
[4] "German-American Volksfest: A celebration of friendship and culture." (2025, June 25). The German-American Volksfest Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.germanamericanvolksfest.com/news/german-american-volksfest-a-celebration-of-friendship-and-culture
[5] "German-American Volksfest: A look back at the history." (2025, June 10). The German-American Volksfest Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.germanamericanvolksfest.com/news/german-american-volksfest-a-look-back-at-the-history
At the German-American Volksfest in Grafenwöhr, visitors can enjoy a traditional German home-and-garden experience alongside other lifestyle-oriented activities, such as a petting zoo and a traditional German beer garden. The event organizers have also arranged a variety of other attractions, like fireworks displays, to complement the performances by artists like Claudia Moser.
