Schmeckfest

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Schmeckfest (festival of tasting) is a four-day festival in Freeman, South Dakota that celebrates the heritage and culture of Germans from Russia, specifically Russian Mennonites, who migrated to North America starting in the 1870s. Established in 1959, German culture is showcased through traditional food and crafts prepared and demonstrated by the local Freeman community.^[1] Schmeckfest has been held every spring since and has grown to accommodate more than 5,000 guests every year. The event is held at Freeman Academy, a grade 5 to 12 private school, and raises $90,000 annually for the school.^[2]

[edit] References

1. ^ Schmeckfest expands to second weekend in South Dakota.
2. ^ Freeman Academy Campaign

[edit] External links

• Freeman, S.D. Courier, Schmeckfest
• Schmeckfest: Food Traditions of the Germans from Russia, on The Libraries North Dakota State University
• Senate (of S.D.) Commemoration 5, of Schmeckfest