Held at the world famous Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Gaufest host Die Gemuetlichen Enzianer celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Two well-attended dance workshops were held.

19 Vereine participated in Preisplatteln.

Gaufest First: Judges were selected from a panel of judges. Previously, judges came from the Gaufest Host Verein.

The 1. Vorstand of the Vereinigte Bayerischen Trachtenverband, Hans Zapf, attended the Gaufest. He presented a Fahnenband to Die Gemuetlichen Enzianer on behalf of the Bavarian Ministerpräsident.