Sponsors
Books (Text)
eSheet (pdf file)
eTracks sound files
Sponsors
Free Services
Books (Text)
Statistics
Sponsors
Share
Link to share - cut and paste:
http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=02-Nov-2012&lang=en&s=6328
http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=02-Nov-2012&lang=en&s=6328
02-Nov-2012
‘Wurstfest 2012’, Texas – USAby Rob Howard |
 ‘Wurstfest’ is an annual German music and culture festival held at Landa Park, along the Comal River, New Braunfels, Texas. This year’s event takes place from November 2nd to 11th, using four stages for the various guests, including the all-female band, Die Bayrische 7, from Munich, the Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, Alex Meixner, Eurofest, Master Yodeler Kerry Christensen, Seven Dutchmen Orchestra, Cloverleaf Orchestra, Terry Cavanagh and Alpine Express, Alpenfest, Squeezebox, Spitze!, Gene Bartkiewicz (former accordion player for Jimmy Sturr Orchestra), Das ist Lustig, the Ed and Marlene Kadlecek Fun Bunch Band, and Die Schlauberger. ‘Wurstfest’ patrons can enjoy live music at Wursthalle, Das Grosse Zelt (The Big Tent), Das Kleine Zelt (The Little Tent) and Stelzenhaus (stilt house). The Wurstfest 2012 Waltz Contest, now in its 8th year, takes place at 4.30pm on November 4th in the Wursthalle, and the 2012 Polka Contest, now in its 12th year, takes place at 3.30pm, November 11th. The Wurstfest Association of New Braunfels is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote the local economy through tourism and promote and preserve the community's rich German heritage. Proceeds from the event benefit a wide variety of projects. For further information email: info@wurstfest.com |