Kaffee Haus began as Gartenfest in the late 60’s as a fund raiser for the Conservation Society in conjunction with Wurstfest. Potato soup and homemade pastries were served in a vacant store building on Seguin Street.

Later, Hinman House on Castell Street was the scene of Gartenfest. Hot plate meals were served restaurant style and homemade goodies were sold. A Rummage Sale was held upstairs. Polka bands played in the afternoon and other musicians in the evening.

When Hinman House was no longer available. Gartenfest was moved to the Plaza Hotel for one year. When Conservation Plaza began to be developed, Gartenfest was moved back to Forke Store for eight years. In 1988 when the Heritage Exhibit moved to the Civic Center, Kaffee Haus became the concession, serving soup, sandwiches and homemade goodies. It remained there through 1999.

In 2000, it was again called Gartenfest and moved back to Forke Store in the Conservation Plaza.

Contact: Martha Rehler  830-629-2943