Show Die Ie Katie Kupukaa Contributing Writer Herzlich These words appear on a brightly colored banner as visitors enter the festival at the Snowbird resort The celebration of at Snowbird started in 1973 when two German men dressed in lederhosen went to the Snowbird Resort The beautiful beautiful beautiful ful soaring Wasatch Mountains reminded them of their homeland and inspired the two men who began to sing German Gennan songs to their accordions In Utah has become one of the largest festivals attracting more than visitors during the festival Die is what the Munich locals call their beloved The first originated in 1810 King Ludwig the First wanted to celebrate by dedicating dedicating dedicating dedi dedi- cating the fall harvest with a festival of fun People came from all over Germany to sing dance and sample beer Munich's most famous prod prod- Die returned year after year and soon was celebrated celebrated celebrated cele cele- worldwide The festival will run for seven weekends compared to the six weekends in previous years Grand kicked off the celebration on August 28 and will continue through the weekend of October 9 Admission is free freeto to all visitors Gates are open from noon to 6 pm p.m. every Saturday and Sunday Der located near the entrance of features rows of booths set up for 36 local crofters The souvenirs range from beer steins to silver jew jew- city elry A Halle a abig abig abig big white tent located just up the path is the center for music dancing and mouth mouthwatering mouthwatering mouthwatering watering German Gennan food The German cuisine offered includes a la carte which gives you a choice of bratwurst chicken or apple sausage The Halle menu also offers potato cakes German vegetable sour cream soup sauerkraut and apple strudel or German chocolate cake for dessert A complimentary beer stein from Snowbird accompanies beer on tap Echo and The Bavarians two mainliner bands play to spectators Echo plays six foot alphorns Swiss cowbells cowbells cowbells cow cow- bells holz wooden xylophone and mix in a little little little lit lit- tle harmonic yodeling They play folk music from the regions of Germany Austria and Switzerland Their cheerful cheerful cheerful cheer cheer- ful beat and great entertainment entertainment entertainment entertain entertain- ment boosted Echo to one of the most wanted wanted wanted want want- ed German folk bands in the region also appeals to children Kinderland offers a climbing wall face painting midway games and a giant slide This year Snowbird introduces the new Zip Rider for kids to enjoy With the purchase of tickets patrons can enjoy a cotton candy or a float Dale 1996 Yo-Yo Yo World Champion entertains crowds with his amazing tricks at Snowbird offers a celebration and entertainment for every every- one To experience this cultural cultural cultural cul cul- cul- cul tural event it is just a 10 minute car ride up Little Cottonwood Canyon For more information visit |