to learn the food was gone by the time they arrived. But the organizers, the Freeman Junior College Women's Auxiliary, saw the interest in the event and the potential it offered. The second Schmeckfest was held in 1960 and the festival became an annual event. Since then Schmeckfest has expanded to two days, then to three days and now to four days — two days for two consecutive weekends in March or April. References External links Schmeckfest Web site Schmeckfest: Food Traditions of the Germans from Russia, on The Libraries North Dakota State University Senate (of S.D.) Commemoration 5, of Schmeckfest http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_102/schmeckfest.htm Food and drink festivals in the United States German-Russian culture in South Dakota Tourist attractions in Hutchinson County, South Dakota Mennonitism in South Dakota Festivals in South Dakota Spring festivals Festivals established in 1959 1959 establishments in South Dakota Russian Mennonite diaspora in the United States