Frankenmuth, Michigan

Frankenmuth is a town settled by Bavarians, and which celebrates Bavarian culture and architecture, especially through tourist events and attractions. Octoberfest is one such event, as is the Bavarian Festival, Michigan’s largest. Winter festivals with ice sculpting competitions also occur, promoted by the likes of Bronner’s Christmas World, one of the anchors of the community, and the “world’s largest Christmas store.”