Fröhliche Musiker Blasorchester is the name of mid-Michigan’s own German Polka Band. The band’s name translates to “happy musicians in a wind band” and features 14 members, including co-founders Sara ...

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - The smell of bratwurst, the sound of polka, and a zip line soaring above Main Street could only mean one thing, the Bavarian Festival is back in Frankenmuth. The 66th ...

Asked what he likes about New Ulm’s Bavarian Blast, Harold Lange has an obvious answer. “I’m German.” Lange and his wife LaVonne have attended polka events in the region, including Polka Days held ...

Bust out your lederhosen, it’s Oktoberfest time! From bustling breweries and biergartens to Bavarian bites and block parties, here are all the ways to celebrate across the Bay. Elizabeth Vado, of San ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — Dust off your lederhosen and practice your polka — Fort Worth Oktoberfest is back, and it’s bringing all the Bavarian vibes with it! Tickets are officially on sale for the ...

Meddlesome Moth in Dallas will serve venison jagerschnitzel topped with spaetzle, rotkohl and green bean almondine throughout Oktoberfest, as well as specialty beer flights. Raynor Brumfield / ...

These hills are alive with Bavarian-flavored charm, chalets and festivals, but it’s the ambience of the Cascade Mountain trails, lakes and streams that attracts most summertime tourists.

Willkommen to Oktoberfest season. Beer tents and benches are springing up all over southeastern Wisconsin to celebrate the state’s German heritage with beer, food, music, dancing and games from ...

SAGINAW, MI — Hugh "The Mad Bavarian" Bernreuter is a bit deceptive, much like German bread. He may look a bit doughy, but he has a thick crust, which is why he did not appear concerned with his ...