Serb Fest

Serb Fest is like Christmas in July. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Why? Because they have fire roasted lamb!
I started going to Serb Fest in 2008 and I’ve watched it blossom into a large celebration where Serbians, Serb-​Americans, and Americans of different races and religions have come to experience Serbian hospitality for an entire weekend.
They originally had the festival on the first weekend of August, but they’ve since changed it to later in July. I’m not exactly sure how they pick the date, so check the website for more information. All you really need to know is that you should attend because it’s packed full of fun, food and entertainment.
When I originally attended, there wasn’t much going on. They sold lamb and cevapi for lunch and dinner. Dessert consisted of your choice of palacinke (crepes) and apple pita (strudel). They’ve expanded the menu to include roasted pig, pljeskavica (burger), raznjici (kebabs) and roasted chicken. The dessert area now takes up several tables to accommodate the newly added krofne (donuts) and cakes. There’s something for everyone!
It is truly good, clean fun for the entire family. They have a small amusement park for children, there is live music throughout the day, and they have ethnic dance routines that are performed in the afternoons and evenings. The costumes are elaborate and gorgeous!
I won’t lie. I only come to Serb Fest for one reason. As I stated before, they have fire roasted lamb. That’s why I come. I enjoy all the crafts for purchase, the Serbian-​themed shirts, the dancing and singing, but I LOVE the lamb. The price has increased over the years, but not by too much. It’s currently (2012) $ 14 for a pound of lamb. It’s worth every penny. You used to have to show up early to guarantee you got some, but I think they’ve realized how popular it is and we had no issue getting some select cuts at 5pm on the last day.
Jagnjetina, bre!