The festivals, inspired by the annual celebration in Munich, Germany, bring together Bavarian traditions like stein-holding contests and traditional dancing. They often include soft pretzels, roast pigs bratwurst and, of course, beer, all set to a soundtrack of polka music.

The German Festival is a warm, family-focused atmosphere with German cuisine, music and dancing. Festival admission is five dollars per person, children 12 and under are free. Parking is free and the heritage festival goes on rain or shine.

The Central Council of Jews in Germany on Thursday condemned a decision by a Belgian music festival to withdraw an invitation for the Munich Philharmonic and its chief conductor, Lahav Shani. "Anyone who excludes and discredits an artist on the basis of their nationality or Jewish religion is trampling on the values of our free and democratic constitutional order,

A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.

The German Heritage Festival continues Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at St. Nick's Grove. Admission is $5 a person, kids twelve and under are free.

The German Heritage Festival returns this weekend, celebrating nearly 30 years of bringing people together to enjoy German culture through music, food, and beer. Held annually, the festival

The German government has reacted angrily after a Belgian festival canceled a performance by the Munich Philharmonic. Festival organizers cited concerns over its Israeli conductor's political attitude.