Summertime is party-time in towns and villages all across America allowing RVers many opportunities to join in. I recently reported on the National Cherry Festival and last week we attended the “Alpenfest” in Gaylord, Michigan. The Chamber Maids (as in Chamber of Commerce) Karen Lamb (left) and Gail Skerratt (right) welcome visitors to the Alpenfest.
The town of Gaylord is already decorated like an authentic alpine village but when they close off main street and set up the tents it turns into pure Michigan fun.They celebrate all week with live entertainment.
The outdoor restaurant features great German food with a live band playing authentic German music.
The carnival anchors one end of town while young and old alike enjoy the festivities.
A variety of German/Austrian food along with the standard carnival fair is offered on a side street.
Vendors sell their wares as bands entertain on the museum lawn.
Fun events for kids and adults are scheduled every day of the event. There is never a dull moment during Alpenfest.Roaming the country RVers have the unique opportunity to enjoy many of these events in their travels. To find out about these festivals stop at the various State Information and Welcome Centers along the highways of America. They’ll provide you with maps and brochures on upcoming events, RV parks and area attractions.
Discovering the United States of America one village at a time - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing
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3 comments:
Jim,
While in Gaylord, MI did you also visit "Lost Valley Campground", an Assemblies of God camp. It's kind of rustic but nice.
Tom A to Z
Retired AG Minister
For more information on festivals across the country, see the August issue of RV View, available from Camping world, free to all President Club members.
We were just in Oil Springs, Ontario for the 150th Anniversary of the birth of the oil industry. It is a lovely area, including the Victorian town of Petrolia, the nice country town of Oil Springs, a beautiful museum and driving tour. The history is just fascinating.
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