Carolyn Sawyer, at right, and Emma Wendell work the kitchen at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Saturday.

Kyle Williamson, at left, and JJ Russum go through the buffet Saturday at this year's Germanfest. Blake Bell/The Vicksburg Post.

James Wendell mans the dessert table. Blake Bell/ The Vicksburg Post.

Carolyn Sawyer makes a plate for waiting customers as Emma Wendell helps in the kitchen Saturday during the 37th annual Germanfest at Lutheran Church of the Messiah. Blake Bell/The Vicksburg Post.