FruhlingFest, a celebration of our region's German heritage, made its return to Warrenton June 15 after over two decades of absence. Here are some photos from the day of the festival. To order photo …
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The St. Louis Express authentic German band performed during Fruhling Fest June 15 in downtown Warrenton. The event drew around 1,500 people to celebrate Warren County’s German culture. The Warrenton Downtown Association raised around $6,000 toward the beautification of the downtown area.
Record photo/Derrick ForsytheMarilyn Heidbrink and daughter, Olivia, dance to German heritage music during FruhlingFest June 15 in downtown Warrenton. The Heidbrinks heard about the event from a friend and traveled from Ballwin to celebrate their German heritage.
Record photo/Derrick ForsytheFruhlingFest, held on Main Street in Warrenton Saturday, June 15, featured German food and live, authentic German polka.
Record photo/Derrick ForsytheKimberly Hodgins, left, and Linda Rice, watch a demonstration by vendor Linda Scott June 15. Scott was one of about 35 vendors at FruhlingFest, held June 15 on Main Street in Warrenton. FruhlingFest, translated to English from German, is “spring festival.”
Record photo/Derrick ForsytheCindy Trotter, left, talks with vendor and local business owner Lynn Ballentine about the products she brought to FruhlingFest June 15 in downtown Warrenton. The event, which was held for a few years during the 1980s, was brought back to life by the Warrenton Downtown Association.
Record photo/Derrick ForsytheChris Carson peruses the vehicles on display on Main Street at the car show at FruhlingFest June 15 in Warrenton. The event, which featured displays, activities and vendors, was organized by the Warrenton Downtown Association.
Record photo/Derrick Forsythe
