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Augustus Lutheran Church’s beloved feast pairs homemade German-American dishes with global outreach, funding critical neonatal care in Tanzania
Every spring for nearly 30 years, Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe has hosted a beloved community tradition: the Spring Turkey Dinner and craft fair.
Drawing visitors from across the region, the event is known not just for its hearty turkey meals, but for its standout colonial-era side dishes — pepper cabbage and old-fashioned potato stuffing — made entirely from scratch, according to The Reporter.
Guests also enjoy browsing dozens of vendor booths offering handmade crafts, baked goods, and more, all set against the backdrop of the oldest standing Lutheran church in the United States.
Beyond its offerings and festive atmosphere, the event has a powerful global impact. Proceeds support the work of Dr. Stephen Swanson and nurse Jodi Lynn Swanson, missionaries in Tanzania who run a neonatal intensive care unit at the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre.
(Credit: Wikipedia)According to the report, in a country with fewer than five NICUs for over 70 million people, their care has dramatically increased survival rates for preterm infants — from 43% to 93%.
The funds raised in Trappe directly support their mission, helping provide lifesaving care and critical prenatal education.
This year’s event takes place on Saturday, with dinner served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the craft fair opens from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets can be reserved for $20, with a limited number available at the door for $22. Call 610-489-9625 for pre-ordering tickets.
Vendor spots can be reserved by emailing AugustusCraftShow@gmail.com.
To learn more or to read the full story, visit The Reporter.
