Frühlingsfest (springtime festival) is a traditional German celebration of spring and outdoor activities after a long winter.
Free Admission
Credit cards and cash will be accepted at craft and food booths. Some small booths may accept cash only. Limited parking is available on site for $5 (members, unless you’re volunteering, the $5 parking fee applies).
Frühlingsfest 2026 Hours
Friday, April 10th
4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, April 11th
1 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, April 12th
1 pm to 5 pm
Schedule
FRIDAY, April 10
| 4:00 pm | Festival Opens |
| 5:15 – 5:30 pm | Maypole |
| 5:30 – 7:15 pm | Music by Bier Musikanten |
| 7:15 – 7:30 pm | Maypole |
| 8:00 pm | Festival Closes |
SATURDAY, April 11
| 1:00 pm | Festival Opens |
| 1:30 – 3:30 pm | Music by Bier Musikanten |
| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Maypole |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Dachshund Races |
| 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Ira Milan’s Polka Band |
| 6:00 – 6:15 pm | Maypole |
| 8:00 pm | Festival Closes |
Sunday, April 12
| 1:00 pm | Festival Opens |
| 2:00 pm | Presentation by Dr. Joe Willis – Fresh from the Garden: Spring Vegetables Made Easy in Louisiana |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Rocky’s Jazz Band |
| 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Maypole |
| 5:00 pm | Festival Closes |
Food and Drinks
- Schnitzel Plate with Jaeger Sauce, Spaetzle and 2 sides.
- Bratwurst on Bun
- Hot Dogs
- Pulled Pork
- Chicken Nuggets
- Soft, fresh-baked Pretzels
- French Fries
- Kraut/Red Cabbage/Cucumber Salad
- Lots of varieties of German beer and wine
- Soft drinks and water
Build your own Beer Stein!
Crescent City Clayworks will be holding 2 hour classes on how to build your own “Stein”.
Classes are ongoing and start at 1pm until 2 hours before closing of the fest. Instructions on where to pick up your creation after firing will be given on site.
Sign up to reserve a space though walk ups are welcome if space is available.
Tickets to workshop here: https://crescentcityclayworks.as.me/springfest
Tickets are good for any time during the festival but the workshop will start at 1PM when doors open.
LSU AgCenter Presentation
Fresh from the Garden: Spring Vegetables Made Easy in Louisiana
Sunday, April 12
2:00 pm
Dr. Joe Willis will discuss everything from site selection to plant selection to maintenance and harvesting.
The LSU AgCenter will have a table set up throughout Frühlingsfest manned by Master Gardeners providing information and resource material for home gardeners and gardening enthusiasts.
Volunteer for Frühlingsfest
Frühlingsfest is on April 10, 11, and 12 . We’re looking for volunteers.
Outside Under the Oaks
Bring your portable festival chairs to sit under the beautiful oaks on the Haus property.
Along with great German food, beer, and music, Frühlingsfest will feature local vendors selling handmade goods, crafts, and specialty items.
Bring your friends, enjoy the festival, and discover something unique while supporting local businesses at Deutsches Haus.
Frühlingsfest Vendors
| Shaun Aleman | Paintings |
| BBAYS Designs | Hand-sewn aprons, towels, pillows |
| Beatrix Bell | Jewelry |
| Nick Conner | Master wood worker |
| Crescent City Clayworks | Pottery & crafts |
| Ed’s Backyard Bees | Local honey & beeswax products |
| Evyl Confections | Chocolates |
| Lydia Folse | Succulents & tropical flowers |
| Graham’s Harvest | Pickled vegetables |
| Betsy Green | Jewelry |
| JD Farms Bakery | Baked goods & blueberries |
| Keirsten Kelly | Candles |
| La Wafe | Belgium waffles from Liege |
| LSU AgCenter | Gardening information |
| Sydnee Meyer | Oyster art & forever gifts |
| Raney Mills-Turner | Paintings |
| Cindy Osborne | Soaps |
| Passion Lilie | Summer clothing |
| Sherri’s Sweet Treat | Sweet treats |