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63rd USAG Bavaria German-American Volksfest

22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Aug. 9, 2024 | 1:38

The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria German-American Volksfest was held from August 2 through August 4, 2024 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Thousands of guests from areas both near and far attended the event, where they enjoyed a variety of activities such as carnival games, rides, retail booths, live music, and beer halls. Countless food and beverage vendors lined the festival grounds, offering a large variety of American and German culinary favorites. Equipment displays from the U.S. Army, Bundeswehr, and Nuremberg Airport were also open for guests to explore, strengthening ties between the military, civilian, and local communities. The USAG Bavaria annual Volksfest is the largest event of its type in Germany, drawing crowds from all over the country to celebrate the partnership and friendship between both nations. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Andrew Clark) Soundbites: U.S. Army Col. Kevin A. Poole, Commander, USAG Bavaria Franz Zeilmann, Community Relations Officer, USAG Bavaria