Germania of Poughkeepsie proudly presents Oktoberfest 2023!

Join our authentic, over 170 year strong German heritage organization as we host the traditional Bavarian fall festival, and continue yet another fun filled family friendly year of community activities… Deutsche Style!

Fest Fun For All Ages!

Aktivities

Germania of Poughkeepsie proudly offers plenty of fun family friendly activities all weekend long  in keeping with the German festival tradition and in the spirit of Gemütlichkeit.

Games
Prizes
Kinder Playground
Contests
Face Painting
Magic
Raffles
Kinder Aktivities

There’s something about the style and sounds of Germania of Poughkeepsie’s traditional Bavarian fall festival that gets kinder of all ages wanting to put their “Alpen” on!

German Eats

Bring Your Appetite!

Germania festival menus offer a wide assortment of many family favorites.  There’s something for everyone.  Don’t miss out on Germania’s Bavarian style sausages and desserts.  Pretzels, sauerkraut, potato salad and more.

Snack on popcorn and hot dogs, or try one of our famous full dinner plates.  Sandwiches and plenty of kinder friendly options.

Entertainment

Friday, September 8th – Doors open at 5:00 PM

6:00pm – 10:00pm Music by Die Spitzbuam
7:15pm – 7:45pm Opening Ceremony & Parade – National Anthems; Blessing of the Keg "O'zapft is!", and Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein performance
9:00pm – 9:15pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein performance

Saturday, September 9th – Doors open at 1:00 PM

1:00pm – 5:00pm Music by Bernie’s Orchestra
2:15pm – 2:30pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein & Kindergruppe performance
5:15pm – 5:45pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein & Kindergruppe performance, then Piñata
6:00pm – 10:00pm Music by The Adlers Band
7:15pm– 7:45pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein & Kindergruppe performance

For the Kids on Saturday:

Button Down Balloons 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Macaroni the Clown 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Bee Bee The Clown 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Piñata in the Playground 6:00pm

Sunday, September 10th – Doors open at 12 Noon

12:00 noon – 5:00pm Music by The Adlers Band
1:45pm – 2:00pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein & Kindergruppe performance
3:45pm – 4:00pm Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein & Kindergruppe performance, then Piñata

For the Kids on Sunday:

Button Down Balloons 12 noon – 2:00pm
Bee Bee the Clown 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Piñata in the Playground 4:15pm

Date: September 8-10, 2023

Time:

Friday, 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, 1pm - 10pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm

Location: Germania Festival Grounds, 51 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Cost: $5 Daily - 16 and Under Free

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