One of the great traditions from the old country makes its late-summer comeback this month.

The tradition of kermiss events dates to the 1850s, when Belgian communities in northeast Wisconsin would celebrate the harvest season. Many kermises serve as church celebrations, offering traditional dishes like booyah, trippe and pies, along with Belgian beer and fun for the whole family.

Belgian Heritage Center President Joe Alexander says a kermiss like theirs is a great way to introduce visitors to Belgian traditions while keeping them alive for locals.

The Belgian Heritage Center hosts its annual kermiss Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event serves as the center’s largest fundraiser of the year, helping it provide programming in the community in addition to caring for its building in Namur.

Other churches and communities will host their own kermises in the coming weeks.