Budenfest is Kandern’s annual food stand festival. The BFA community and the German community both look forward to this 4-day event as good food and drink abound. See my posts from 2009 and 2010 for more info about Budenfest.
On Saturday, Stadtmusik Kandern played in the town square. As usual, we played before the Mayor gave his short speech and opened the beer keg. Drinks and good will flowed freely.
Can you spot me behind the tuba?
Free locally brewed beer for everyone
After running the half marathon last Sunday, Emily and I visited the booths to pick up some sustenance after our grueling run in the sun.
Emily chose Bratwurst. Yum!
I chose the Schweinehaxe - a large hunk of pork on the bone
Primitive meat calls for a hands-on approach to eating. Note: This photo was clearly staged. I did not eat the Schweinehaxe with such a frightening ferocity.
For dessert, we opted for the Strübli, or German funnel cakes. The fried doughy deliciousness topped with powdered sugar was quite satisfying.
Emily enjoyed the Strübli immensely.
Monday was the last day of the festival, so Emily, Emily, Kristi and I obtained dinner at Budenfest.
Emily Kremer and Kristi Dahlstrom
White Sausage and Soft Pretzel - typical food from Bavaria
Zwiebelwaie - a thin, crispy pizza crust topped with white sauce, onions, and bacon
After eating, we sat down and watched people before getting dessert.
This child was taking good care of his balloon animals
This boy repeatedly tossed objects into the street as unsuspecting pedestrians paraded down the way
People had some interesting dogs, too. This one looked like a cross between a canine and a bat.
When it was time for dessert, Kristi and Emily got a funnel cake.
Emily Kremer waits in excitement as her batter is fried
Yummy! Emily Kelly may or may not have helped herself to a few pieces of funnel cake...
Emily and I decided it was time to split a waffle drenched in chocolate sauce.
We may have to make these at home soon.
Emily give a Hi-5 to the modern art down the street from our house
It was a delicious evening, crowned with a beautiful sunset.
The sun sets above the ivy-covered walls
