Volksfest is a traditional German celebration of spring and outdoor activities after a long winter. Deutsches Haus will celebrate on Friday, March 31 (4pm-10pm) and Saturday, April 1, 2023 (11am – 10pm).
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 1 at 330 pm. Registration for your dog at https://bit.ly/ARNO-Dachshund-Dash
Wine & Schnapps Tasting sessions
Saturday, April 1, 2023
- Wine – 2pm – German Regional Wines
- Schnapps – 4pm
Limited seating. $20 each. Only ticketed guests 21 and older allowed in tasting room. Ticket available *here*.
Menu to include:
- Bratwurst or Weisswurst on Pretzel Bun
- Fish sandwich with German Remoulade sauce
- Plate dinner
- Fried fish fillet served with horseradish potato salad and cabbage salad
- 2 sausage plate with 2 sides
- Sauerkraut Balls with dipping sauce
- German Salami Pizza
- Chicken nuggets
- French Fries
- Soft, fresh-baked Pretzels
- Popcorn
- Lots of varieties of German beer and wine
- Soft-drinks and water
- Cake
- Decorated cookies
Menu items subject to change
Schedule for Volksfest 2023
(Preliminary – more details to be added)
Friday, March 31
- 4:00 pm – Doors open
- 4:30 pm – Music by Bier Musikanten DH
- 6:00 pm – Opening ceremony
- 6:30 pm – Maypole
- 7:00 pm – Music by Prost!
- 10:00 PM – Closing
Saturday, April 1
- 11:00 am – Doors open
- 12:00 am – Music by Bayou Bavarians
- 2:00 pm – Wine Tasting
- 3:00 pm – Maypole
- 3:30 pm – Dachshund races start
- 4:00 pm – Music by Bier Musikanten DH
- 4:00 pm – Schnapps tasting
- 6:00 pm – Maypole
- 7:00 pm – Music by Prost!
- 10:00 pm – Volksfest ends