Volksfest is a traditional German celebration of spring and outdoor activities after a long winter. Deutsches Haus will celebrate on:
Friday, April 4 from 4 pm to 10 pm
Saturday April 5 from 1 pm to 10 pm
Sunday, April 6 from 1 pm to 6 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, April 5 at 4 pm. *Register Your Dog for the Race*
Torwand
Soccer shootout through out the day on all 3 days
Wine & Schnapps Tastings
- Wine tasting session: Taste a variety of German wines.
- Schnapps tasting session: Experience the quintessential tastes of a variety of German schnapps.
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 4– Day 1
4:00 pm Festival Opens
4:30-5:30 pm Bier Musikanten
5:00-5:15 pm Maypole
6:00-7:30 pm Alpenlanders
7:45 – 8:00 pm Maypole
8:00 – 9:30pm Alpenlanders
10:00 pm Festival closes
Saturday, April 5 – Day 2
1:00 pm Festival Opens
1:15 – 2:00 pm Bier Musikanten
1:30 – 1:45 pm Maypole
2:00-3:00 pm Wine tasting
2:30 – 3:45 pm Alpenlanders
4:00 – 5:00pm Dachshund Races
5:00 – 6:15 pm Alpenlanders
6:30 – 6:45 pm Maypole
6:30 – 7:30 pm Schnapps tasting
6:45 – 8:00 pm Alpenlanders
8:30 – 9:15 pm Bier Musikanten
10:00 pm Festival closes
Sunday, April 6 – Day 3
1:00 PM Festival Opens
1:30-4:30 pm Rocky’s Holy Schnitzel Polka Band
2:00 – 3:00 pm Wine Tasting
TBD Maypole
6:00 PM Festival Closes
Menu to include:
- Bratwurst on Bun
- Currywurst on a bed of fries
- Doner kebabs
- Hungarian sausage on a hoagie bun
- Chicken nuggets
- French Fries
- Soft, fresh-baked Pretzels
- Lots of varieties of German beer and wine
- Soft-drinks and water
- Cake
- Decorated cookies
- FRIDAY ONLY: Fried fish
Menu items subject to change
Volunteers are needed for Volksfest. *More information*