Wurst mart

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Bratwurst with sauerkraut and potatoes
Bratwurst with sauerkraut and potatoes

A Wurst Mart, sometimes spelled Wurstmart or Wurst Markt, is a variation on a fish fry found predominantly in German-American communities. Wurst marts are usually held by churches as fundraising events, where people will pay for a buffet of sausages and other side dishes. Common side dishes include mashed potatoes, gravy and sauerkraut. The event is also known as a sausage fest.

Wurst Mart comes from the German word "Wurstmarkt" meaning Sausage Market. Wurst Marts are found mostly in small rural German-American communities in the Midwest, particularly around St. Louis.

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