The Danube Swabian Association of Philadelphia hosts its 12th annual Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the upstairs banquet hall at 1277 Southampton Road, Philadelphia. Guest host Victor Ykoruk of Commonwealth Selections guides guests through wine samples with light bite food pairings. Tickets are $45; seating is limited and reservations are required. Payment may be Read more...

Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center presents Krampusfest on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at 7370 Columbia Road in Olmsted Township, Ohio. The Alpine-inspired evening continues the club’s winter calendar with festive atmosphere at the cultural center. Check-in is at the door; tables of eight may be reserved under the purchaser’s name, with remaining seats general admission. Contact Read more...

The German-American Steuben Parade Committee invites the public to Oktoberfest NYC 2026 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at SummerStage on Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Gates open at 1:00 p.m. for a celebration of German music, food, and friendship following the Steuben Parade tradition. General admission is $37 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6–13 (under 6 free); VIP Read more...

The German American Cultural Center of Metro Detroit honors the 2026/27 German-American of the Year on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at GACC Hall, 40450 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, Michigan. The afternoon includes a meal, refreshments, and traditional dance performances by G.T.E.V. Edelweiss Detroit. Reservations are required; call the GACC for seating. The GACC brings together metro Detroit’s Read more...

Donauschwaben’s German-American Cultural Center hosts Beer and Brats on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Township, Ohio. The casual Friday evening features German beer and bratwurst hospitality at the cultural center. The Concordia Soccer Club reunion shares the evening on the club calendar. Contact (440) 235-2646 or donaucleveland@gmail.com for information. Read more...

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest returns for its 56th season across weekends from September 12 through November 8, 2026, at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Boulevard. The mountain festival features German bands (including acts direct from Germany), Bavarian food and beer, stein-holding and log-sawing contests, a Munich Midway kids zone, and Club Prost VIP options. Typical hours Read more...

The 53rd Annual Seymour Oktoberfest fills downtown Seymour, Indiana, October 1–3, 2026 (with selected vendors and the Biergarten opening as early as September 30). The free community festival brings carnival rides, food vendors, and Bavarian-themed celebration to the Chestnut Street corridor. No pets on festival grounds; service animals only. Festival guide and trolley info: seymouroktoberfest.com. Read more...

Deadwood Oktoberfest takes over Historic Main Street and Outlaw Square on October 2–3, 2026. The Wild West–meets–Bavaria weekend includes the Lost Lederhosen Hunt, German car show, Wiener Dog Races, Beer Barrel Games, brat cookoff, and Calamity’s Climb. Friday activities run roughly 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday packs Main Street from late morning through evening awards. Schedule subject to change—confirm at deadwood.com/event/oktoberfest. Read more...

Tomah’s new Kriskindlmarkt brings a German-style Christmas market to downtown Tomah over four weekends: November 27–28, December 4–5, December 11–12, and December 18–19, 2026. Hours are Fridays 4–8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.–8 p.m. at 1013 and 1110 Superior Avenue (Brieske Square area). The Tomah Chamber Foundation partners with the Sparta Chamber for artisan huts, food, and holiday shopping. Info: Read more...

The Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society hosts its 34th Annual Oktoberfest October 2–4, 2026, at Donauschwaben Park, 4290 Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township. Hours: Friday 5:30–11:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00–11:00 p.m., Sunday noon–8:00 p.m. Expect authentic German food and bier, live German entertainment, Kinderplatz activities, and the annual Sunday car show. Primary source: cincydonau.com and the society’s 2026 event flyer. Read more...

The Meriden Turner Society hosts Oktoberfest on Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, at Twelve Percent Beer Project, 341 State Street, North Haven, Connecticut. The society’s official 2026 second-half schedule lists this public fest at the brewery; tickets are sold through Twelve Percent Beer Project’s Square store. Expect German-American club hospitality paired with the brewery’s taproom setting. Details: meridenturnersociety.com and twelvepercentbeerproject.square.site/oktoberfest. Read more...

Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor presents Oktoberfest 2026 on Saturday, September 26, at the clubhouse, 37 Greenkill Avenue, Kingston, New York. The society’s public calendar lists the annual celebration at the historic German singing club (est. 1868). Reservations are typically requested in advance; temporary memberships may be available for alcohol service. Contact the club at 845-338-3763 or see kmdchoir.org for updates. Read more...