Pre-Festival
The excitement of GermanFest kicks off early with Pre-Festival Events hosted by the four German-American clubs of Fort Wayne! Starting the Sunday before the festival, these events take place at various locations around the city, offering a taste of German culture, community, and tradition before the main celebration begins

Schedule of Events:

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM I GermanFest Schwarzbier Abend

Prost!

Get ready for an early access celebration at the Germanfest Schwarzbier Abend! We will be launching the official brew of GermanFest, the Schwarzbier Lager!

This event is for true fans of Germanfest and will feature:
Free giveaways
Keg tapping
Stein hoisting competition
Cup racing
Live music
All You Can Eat German Feast

This event is open to all. Tickets are not required to attend. Tickets will be available though for early birds wanting an exclusive Germanfest Schwarzbier mug and discounted pricing for the German buffet.