Live music from several German bands will provide the soundtrack to the festivities, along with performances from traditional German Bay Area dance troupe Nature Friends Schuhplattler.

Live music from several German bands will provide the soundtrack to the festivities, along with performances from traditional German Bay Area dance troupe Nature Friends Schuhplattler.

The Chaffee German Band marks 25 years of celebrating music and tradition. Founded by Tim Cannon, the band has grown from a small group to performing at local festivals and events.

A Berks County musician plays traditional German music all year round at a club that hosts one of the biggest and best Oktoberfest celebrations in the country.

Other traditional foods include bratwurst, goulash, pork schnitzel, hot dogs, chicken corn noodle soup, Bavarian pretzels, potato pancakes and the Leiderkranz’s renowned potato salad.