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The events listed below may not focus on German foods and beverages, but they are equally worth a visit. Enjoy!
Albany, NY
Jan 19, 2008
On Saturday January 19, 2008, escape Cabin Fever and celebrate with us on the “Wurst Night of the Year” at the German-American Club of Albany, 32 Cherry Street, Albany, NY 12205 where we will be serving a hearty German Wurst Dinner Platter.
Doors open at 4 PM. Dinner served at 5 PM. Our Wurst platter will include your choice of 2 Wurst (choose from Bauernwurst, Bratwurst, Knockwurst, or Weisswurst), Rye Bread, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Potato Pancakes, and Apple Sauce at $20 per person.
For reservations, please call (518) 489-0831 or (518) 265-6102. For more information, visit the Wurst Night of the Year web page.
Philadelphia, PA
Mar 29, 2008
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd. Time again for an evening of Lederhosen-Laughter-Libations at the 83rd Annual GTV Almrausch STIFTUNGSFEST in Philadelphia, PA . . . A shoe-slapping night of Music, Dancing, Comedy and Camaraderie . . . The Almrausch welcomes visiting schuhplattler clubs from PA-DE-NJ . . . Tables of TEN available but you'll never be sitting at them with the celebrated KAPELLE FELLAS band keeping you dancing until midnight . . . Doors open at 7:00; Music and Dancing from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Arriving EARLY is STRONGLY advised . . . $10.00 in advance / $12.00 at the door . . .
Info: Lyn at GTV Almrausch, 610-321-1244 Festtix@gtvalmrausch.org For more information, visit the 83rd Annual Stiftungsfest web page.
Albany, NY
Apr 19, 2008
On Saturday April 19, 2008, celebrate the beginning of spring at the German-American Club of Albany, 32 Cherry Street, Albany, NY 12205 with our German Schnitzelfest. This month we feature live music from the Mountain Brauhaus Band. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Dinner served at 6:00 PM. Dinner choices are Jaeger schnitzel (pork) or Chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes, and a vegetable medley at $20 per person. Salad and dessert included. Walk-ins are welcome for music and dancing at $6 per person. For reservations, please call (518) 489-0831. For further information please call (518) 265-6102For more information, visit the Spring Schnitzelfest web page.
Jamestown, VA
Apr 19 - Apr 20, 2008
Jamestown was the site of the first permanent settlement in America and is commonly considered the birthplace of the United States. A series of events on April 19th and 20th in Jamestown and Williamsburg, VA, commemorates the first Germans who settled in Jamestown and honors their contributions. Guided tours, unveiling of new National Park Service historic marker by the German Ambassador, lectures, German banquet, period music, commemorative church service (Sunday).For more information, visit the 400th Anniversary of the First Germans in America web page.
Louisville, KY
Apr 20, 2008
Sample German food and get to know the variety of delicious products Germany has to offer. The event will take place at the "German-American club" at 1840 Lincoln Ave in Louisville from 3-6pm.
advance ticket sale until April 15th.
Call Ingrid Hoffman 502-454-9702For more information, visit the A Taste of Germany web page.
Brenham, TX
May 9 - May 10, 2008
The Brenham Maifest, one of the oldest spring German festivals in the South, will hold its 118th celebration on May 9-10, 2008 at Fireman's Park in Brenham, Texas. The Maifest is a community-wide festival celebrating local German heritage through the youth of the community in light of the joys of springtime. Highlights of the Brenham Maifest include extravagant parades, elegant coronations, a children's carnival and culminates with the Maifestival. The "German Village" promotes the German Heritage of Brenham and Washington County.For more information, visit the Brenham Maifest web page.
New York City, NY
May 15, 2008
Wines of Germany and the European Union invite you to meet top winemakers and to be the first to experience the exceptional 2007 vintage from Germany as well as Alsace and Austria. The German Agricultural Marketing Board (germanfoods.org) will give out small samples of a variety of specialty foods from Germany. The tasting will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Tribeca Rooftop (2 Debrosses Street, New York).
Tickets are $30 and must be pre-purchased.For more information, visit the Riesling & Co. Tasting web page.
Covington, KY
May 16 - May 18, 2008
Chosen as one of the Top Ten Festivals in Kentucky for the Spring of 2007 by the Kentucky Tourism Council, and one of the Top Twenty Events for May 2007 by the Southeast Tourism Society, Maifest is based on the German tradition of welcoming the first spring wines. Maifest is the first major festival of the summer for the Tri-State region. The assortment of arts and crafts and German and international foods becomes the main course to attract approximately 150,000 area family members and regional travelers.For more information, visit the 29th Annual MainStrasse Village Maifest web page.
Andrews AFB, MD
May 17 - May 18, 2008
The 2008 Joint Service Open House commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. The heroic efforts of the United States and the allied forces saved more than 2 million men, women and children in Berlin. The 1948/49 Berlin Airlift helped lay the foundation for the deep and enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Germany. For more information, visit the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift web page.
Dayton, OH
May 23 - May 25, 2008
The Dayton Liederkranz-Turner is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 57th Süd (South) Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana District Sängerfest the weekend of May 23rd – 25th, 2008. On Saturday, May 24, 2008 approximately 400 singers will come together and present a concert at The Dayton Masonic Center. The concert is open to the public and begins at 7 pm.For more information, visit the 57th District Sängerfest Concert web page.
Waukesha, WI
May 29 - Sep 27, 2008
Weissgerber’s Gasthaus announces “German Car Nights” on the last Thursday of each month from 6-9pm. Drink and dinner specials will be offered. Sit in the beautiful Biergarten and enjoy Bavarian appetizers. Live music will be provided. For more information call (262) 544-4460.For more information, visit the German Car Nights web page.
Glendale, WI
May 31, 2008
The United German Societies are celebrating 40 years at our clubhouse, the Bavarian Inn on Saturday, May 31st, with a Heimatabend of song, dance, soccer, music and language. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 pm and program starts at 7:00 pm. Bavarian specialty dinners can be purchased in our dining room from 4:30-9:30 pm. and Brotzeit items are for sale in the Fest Hall.For more information, visit the 40th Anniversary of the United German Societies web page.
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 24 - Jul 27, 2008
There are 4 bigs stages and several smaller stages featuring German bands, folk dancers and ethnic entertainment. The children's area puts on some plays for the kids, has a craft zone and a Pretzel Park. Here the kids can make their own Germanfest T-shirt, buy edelweiss, and play German board games and video games. The culture tent has exhibits from all the Milwaukee area German clubs and theme displays of German Americans who have made substantial contributions. In addition there is a geneaology department, German movies, and German craftsmen. In the middle of the park is a Kaufzentrum for buying German nutcrackers, smokers, linens, Dirndl und Lederhosen as well as other items. Dachshund races are a big hit. A 5K run/walk is held on Thursday evening and a beautiful church service is done on Sunday morning in both German and English. Of course the food and drinks are out of this world. Much of it is made and served by the German clubs including roasting the pigs and chickens. There is much to see and do, smell and taste, and enjoy the Gemuetlichkeit!For more information, visit the Germanfest web page.
Liverpool, NY
Aug 3, 2008
German food, German and American beer, authentic folk dancing. Free parking & admission. Music by The D'Lustigen Almdudlers Band.For more information, visit the Bavarian Fest web page.
Dayton, OH
Aug 8 - Aug 10, 2008
Join us for a weekend of German culture and fun!
Authentic German Food * New German Draft and Bottled Beer Selection * Indoor Bier Halle * Live
Continuous Polka and Waltz Music * Folk Dance Demonstrations * Children’s Corner with Games
* Fashion Show * Ernst Licht Bavarian Clothing * New Vendors * Wine Tasting Tent * Raffle
Prizes * FREE Admission * FREE Shuttle available and much more!For more information, visit the 25th Anniversary of the German Fest Picnic web page.
Newington, CT
Aug 22 - Aug 24, 2008
Home made Potato Pancakes, German Beer, German Wurst, Sauerkraut, German baked goods, Schuhplattlers & German Musik. Band from Bavaria, Germany: Schwabenmusikanten.For more information, visit the The Hartford Saengerbund German Bierfest web page.
 43rd German-American Festival
Oak Shade Grove, OH
Aug 22 - Aug 24, 2008
The 43rd German-American Festival, the Toledo area’s Oldest, Largest and Greatest Ethnic Festival with authentic German Food, Beer, and Entertainment.
Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Street, Oregon, Ohio, just ½ mile east of Coy Road. Festival organizers expect upward from 25,000 paid attendees.
Friday, August 22, 2008: 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Parade and Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 23, 2008: 2:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Sunday, August 24, 2008: 12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m. with a German Language worship service at 10:30 a.m.
(Alcohol sales cease at 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Liquor available on Sunday
General admission: $7.00 per person.
Continuous live music from Germanic and ethnic bands.
Entertainment from Germany
Hagerstown, MD
Aug 23 - Aug 24, 2008
The Augustoberfest Event pays tribute to the area's rich German heritage and supports scholarships for exchange students to Hagerstown's Sister City - Wesel, Germany. This exciting event is run by the nonprofit organization, the Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation.For more information, visit the Augustoberfest web page.
Erie, PA
Aug 30 - Aug 31, 2008
Enjoy oom-pah music and folk dancing, Traditional German Brats, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Kraut, Limbuerger and Braunschweiger sandwiches and more; Erie Brewing Co's own special German brews; shopping in our Marktplatz, and Petting Zoo and attractions for youngsters.For more information, visit the 12th Annual German Heritage Festival web page.
Southbridge, MA
date to be announced
August Vienna celebrates its Annual "Augtoberfest". Enjoy cold beer, good Riesling wine as well a sit-down authentic German wedding dinner - complimentary hors d'oeuvres and the "Hofbrauhaus Schlachplatte" & Apple strudel. Dancing all day with plenty of time for Yodeling & the ever popular "Ein Prosit, Ein Prosit...! This is an event for a single person wanting to make new friends or a group of 40! For more information, visit the 5th Annual "Augtoberfest" web page.
Chicago, IL
Sep 5 - Sep 7, 2008
For your entertainment there will be traditional cultural programs with participation of many societies, plus German music for your singing and dancing pleasures. Not to forget - great food, beverages and other attractions for your enjoyment. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the fun of our annual event.For more information, visit the German Day Festival web page.
New York, NY
Sep 20, 2008
Throughout September, German and German-Americans are celebrating their culture in music and art, in song and spoken word, even in sports. All is culminating in the 51th German-American Steuben Parade (20th of September). Since 1957, German-Americans have celebrated their heritage and the friendship between the "alte Heimat" and their new home with one of the most colorful, most spectacular Parades in New York City. More than 30 clubs from Germany, e.g. music and dance groups or carnival associations, are welcomed to the the Steuben Parade. For more information, visit the Steuben Parade web page.
Hayward, CA
Sep 21, 2008
Live music by the Deutscher Musik Verein, San Francisco and The Edelweiß Band, performances by Almenrausch Schuhplattler and Naturfreunde Schuhplattler, Fahneneinmarsch of the German Clubs (flag ceremony), good German food, Bavarian beer, Californian wine Puppet Show and Children’s Crafts, great raffle and vendors.For more information, visit the German Fest web page.
Hillsborough, NH
Sep 27, 2008
Schnitzelfest, sponsored by the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Saturday, September 27, 2008, 11am to 4pm - Rain or shine under the tents on Central Street & Butler Park in downtown Hillsborough, NH. The most authentic German food you'll find outside of Germany: Schnitzel (breaded or grilled), Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Wieners, Homemade German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Rotkohl, Breads, Desserts, Beer & Wine. Live Umpah Band and other entertainment. Great food, Vendors & Crafters. Fun for the whole family. FREE admission! Come & Enjoy a Taste of Germany! For more information call the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce at 603.464.5858 or German John's Bakery 603.464.5079, email: hcofc@conknet.comFor more information, visit the Sixth Annual Schnitzelfest web page.
Roberts Cove, LA
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2008
Southwest Louisiana is known worldwide for being home to many people of different cultures and backgrounds. Roberts Cove, Louisiana is a small community nestled in the heart of Acadiana. We celebrate our German heritage, and spotlight it at our annual festival. German food, entertainment, heritage museum, authentic gifts, are just a few of our festival's attractions. Our clean and fun family enviornment set us apart from any other festival around. To experience this for yourself, join us for our eleventh annual festival on October 4 & 5,2008. Young or old, our festial will leave you with memories that you will never forget! Join us for a taste of German food, fun and heritage. It is sure to be an experience you will never forget!For more information, visit the Roberts Cove German Festival web page.
New Braunfels, TX
Oct 31 - Nov 9, 2008
Join us at the 48th annual "Salute to Sausage". You don't have to know how to spell gemuetlichkeit to have a good time at Wurstfest! Come enjoy great music, good fun and many special events. It's the Munich Oktoberfest, Texas Style!For more information, visit the 48th annual WURSTFEST 2008 web page.
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