PHOTOS: Crowds, food, fun, polkas and bratwurst at German Fest

Harry Meisenbach, Phil Blanchette and Cas Obie of the Hafen Kapelle band.  Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

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Harry Meisenbach, Phil Blanchette and Cas Obie of the Hafen Kapelle band. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

— Bratwurst, sauerkraut, polkas, waltzes, frolicking frauleins and more were on hand at the fifth annual German Fest at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Naples.

A silent auction with an array of items from kids' school supplies to fine glassware and champagne rounded out the offerings.

The highlight was German music and dancing with many of the participants dressed in traditional German garb right down to the knickers and laderhosen.

Net proceeds from gate fees at the event benefit Avow Hospice.

For more information on next year's festival, go online to www.naplesgermanfest.com or call 239-597-4091.

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