German Fest

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 at 12:00pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
154 Meadow Street

Join us for another unforgettable weekend in the tented Biergarten!
Savor authentic German food, imported German biers, and German wine.
Stop by the Kaffee und Kuchen area for homemade German desserts.
On Saturday, browse hand-crafted vendor booths.
Bring the family! Let the kids enjoy Kinderland on Saturday with scavenger hunts, games, face painting, and more.

For the adults:
German Word Challenges: Test your German language skills with hourly challenges for fun prizes.
Yodeling Contests: Showcase your vocal talents in our lively yodeling competitions.
Steinholding Competition: We are proud to be an official host for the U.S. Steinholding Association's sanctioned competition.

Schedule:

12:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Biergarten Open! (Food, brews & music all day featuring the Austrian Boys Band)
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Kinderland Open!
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Hand-crafted vendor booths open! 
2:15 PM – Austrian Boys Band takes the stage
3:00 PM – Steinholding Competition
(U.S. Steinholding Association Sanctioned Competition – Winners advance to the Connecticut State Steinholding Championship in October!)

Saturday All-day Menu:
Bratwurst & hotdogs
Roasted pork & gravy
Sauerkraut
Spätzle
Potato pancakes (gluten-free)
Pretzels
Kaffee und Kuchen (Coffee and cake)
Imported German brews, German wine, water, soda, and more


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