GRAFENWOEHR, Germany − The 62nd German-American Volksfest kicked off Friday with music, beer and fun for the whole family.
The three-day Volksfest at Camp Algiers is a celebration of German and American cultures that attracts thousands of people from the area. There are rides and games, as well as German and American food and, of course, beer.
The fest is free to enter and has shuttles available both on and off base.
Service members take turns showing military vehicles, helicopters and equipment to attendees during the German-American Volksfest on Aug. 5, 2023, at Camp Algiers, Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Michael Slavin/Stars and Stripes)
Visitors get a close-up look at military vehicles, helicopters and other equipment at the German-American Volksfest on Aug. 5, 2023, in Camp Algiers, Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Michael Slavin/Stars and Stripes)
The 62nd German-American Volksfest held on August 5th, 2023, in Camp Algiers, Grafenwoehr, Germany. The fest is host to thousands of Germans and Americans from all over the region over the three day weekend. (Michael Slavin)
Festival-goers enjoy rides and games during the 62nd German-American Volksfest on Aug. 5, 2023, at Camp Algiers, Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Michael Slavin/Stars and Stripes)
Beer steins are sold to support the base library during for the German-American Volksfest at Camp Algiers, Grafenwoehr, Germany, on Aug. 5, 2023. (Michael Slavin/Stars and Stripes)
