PHOTOS: Goethe Fruhlingsfest brings German flavor and fun to DeKalb

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PHOTOS: Goethe Fruhlingsfest brings German flavor and fun to DeKalb

People enjoy German food, beer and entertainment during the Goethe Fruhlingsfest in Avondale Estates.

Nate Bryant drinks a German beer during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates, Ga. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Nate Bryant drinks a German beer during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates, Ga. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A man dressed in traditional German clothes listens to live music with his son during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates, Ga. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A man dressed in a vintage German police uniform poses for a photo with a vintage German police car during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Children play during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A band plays during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Gary Beck sits in one of his vintage German vehicles during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Festival goers enjoy bratwursts and beer during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Festival goers enter Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A festival goer takes a sip of beer while holding a German Consultate water bottle during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estate. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Festival goers explore the craft market with beers in hand during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Matthew Kofoed eats a bratwurst while sitting on his aunt's, Gale Bonaventure, lap during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Saide Zweben makes baloon animals during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Sneha Kaul (right) and her son Riyaan Kaul (left) wait for a baloon animal to be made during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Members of Mercury Orchestra plays during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Kelly Kurth wears a German hat and flag during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Festivalgoers enjoy German music during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A local artist tends to his works during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Elisa Vales (right) and Nicole Keating (left) look at a map of Germany during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Nicole Keating (left) and Elisa Vales (right) look at a map of Germany during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estate. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Lloyd Newcomb cooks latkes during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Lloyd Newcomb cooks latkes during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Sam Madert (left) and Gisella Rodriguez (right) order bratwursts during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A woman eats a Bratwurst during the Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates, Georgia. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Festival goers enjoy Gerrman food and beer during the Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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Nate Bryant drinks a German beer during Goethe Fruhlingsfest on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Avondale Estates, Ga. The Rail Arts District in downtown Avondale Estates hosted the event, featuring authentic German cuisine, music and new and vintage automobiles. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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