Marie Nonhoff of West Bend smiles as she dances with Harlow Radke of Minnesota during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke
Gerald Rosenthal of West Bend wears his hat he picked up in Germany 17 years ago during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke
A collection of Germanfest buttons during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke
Florence Ritger of West Bend smiles as she looks over the assorted pastries during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Ritger volunteers a little bit everyday at Germanfest she says. Photo by John Ehlke
A bug catcher at Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke
A Germanfest theme fan to keep patrons cool during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke
Lavern Wippermann of Manitowoc smiles as she is about to take a bit of her cream puff during Germanfest in downtown West Bend on Friday afternoon. The celebration continues throughout the weekend. Photo by John Ehlke