Volksfest is a traditional German celebration of spring and outdoor activities after a long winter. Deutsches Haus will celebrate on:
Friday, March 22 from 4 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, March 23 from 11 am to 10 pm
Admission
Admission is $5 for Non-members. Free for kids under 12 years. Free for Deutsches Haus members plus one guest. (Members – bring your cards!) Everyone will need to stop by the entrance booth to get a wristband and in the case of adults, to get their ID checked in order to purchase alcohol.
Accepting credit cards and cash. Some small booths cash only. Some limited parking available on site for $5 (Sorry – members, unless you’re volunteering, the $5 parking fee applies to you, too).
Outside under the Oaks
Bring your portable festival chairs to sit under the beautiful oaks on the Haus property.
Dachshund Races
Benefits ARNO. Races start Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm. Register your dog here.
Torwand
Soccer shootout through out the day on both Friday & Saturday.
Wine & Schnapps Tastings
- 2pm: Wine tasting session: $20. Taste five German wines, including Germany’s world-class expressions of Riesling and Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). Inside the Haus in the St. Louis Room.
- 4pm: Schnapps tasting session: $20. Experience the quintessential tastes of five types of German schnapps. Inside the Haus in the Bierstube
Tickets required. Attendees must be 21 or older. Purchase tickets at the Fest at the Headband booth.
Menu to include:
- Bratwurst on Bun
- Kielbasa on a stick
- Currywurst on a bed of fries
- Goulash over spaetzle
- Doner kebabs
- 2 sausage plate with 2 sides
- Fish sandwich
- Chicken nuggets
- French Fries
- Soft, fresh-baked Pretzels
- Lots of varieties of German beer and wine
- Soft-drinks and water
- Cake
- Decorated cookies
Menu items subject to change
Schedule for Volksfest
Friday, March 22
- 4:00 pm – Festival open
- 4:45 pm – Maypole
- 5:00 pm – Music by Bier Musikanten DH
- 6:15 pm – Damenchor sings
- 6:50 pm – Maypole
- 7:00 pm – Music by Holy Schnitzel
- 10:00 pm – Closing
Saturday, March 23
- 11:00 am – Festival opens for Day 2
- 12:15 pm – Maypole
- 12:30 pm – Music by Bier Musikanten DH
- 2:00 pm – Dachshund races start
- 2:00 pm – Wine tasting
- 2:45 pm – Maypole
- 3:00 pm – Music by Prost
- 4:00 pm – Schnapps Tasting
- 6:30 pm – Music by Wurst Case Scenario
- 8:00 pm – Maypole
- 10:00 pm – Volksfest closes