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Kutztown Festival Celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch Culture and Art
The week-long event is also where the whole family can learn about and enjoy Pennsylvania Dutch folk life.
"The Kutztown Festival is the perfect place to experience the culture, artistry and cuisine of the Pennsylvania Dutch," said
"And, with the festival just a day's drive for more than half of the U.S. population, this is a must-do for people looking for an affordable and unique getaway."
The Kutztown Festival is and less than three hours from
Pennsylvania Dutch dialect and folklore will fill the
Other highlights of the festival include:
— George Washington, portrayed by Carl Closs, and Benjamin Franklin, portrayed by Dean Bennett, will entertain audiences as they reminisce about the nation's history at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. — Wine enthusiast can enjoy a sampling at the Pinnacle Ridge Winery booth. Each year, a special festival commemorative wine is offered; a number of other varieties available for tasting. Pinnacle Ridge received multiple awards at the 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show and secured a silver and bronze medal at the 2007 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. — Each day, craftsmen will demonstrate the timber-framing building process and show how to raise a small frame. Timber-framing is a historic building method that uses local timber to construct the durable buildings commonly found on Pennsylvania German homesteads.
For more information about the Kutztown Festival, visit www.kutztownfestival.com or call (610) 683-1537.
The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, under the state Department of Community and Economic Development, provides travelers with the information and resources they need to plan and enjoy the activities, attractions and destinations that are uniquely
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