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September 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
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The German American Heritage Center & Museum hosts its 5th annual Oktoberfest Davenport on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 7:00 p.m. at Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E. 3rd Street in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The free outdoor celebration features Die Musikmeisters German polka band (3–7 p.m.), afternoon music from The Textures, traditional games including stein holding and hammerschlagen, German Read more...
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September 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Oktoberfest Youngstown returns Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 11:00 p.m. at Penguin City Brewing, 460 E. Federal Street in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Benefiting the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, the Bavarian-style celebration features authentic German food and beverages, live music including the Saxon Club Band, Ohio Valley Folk Society dancers, Fred Ziwich Polkas, and Youngstown’s House Band, plus Read more...
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October 17, 2026, 6:00 pm
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11:50 pm
The American Aid Society of German Descendants hosts Kirchweihfest on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at its Lake Villa grounds, 259 W. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. (event runs into the evening). The traditional Kirchweih celebration includes a $10 donation (Jugend and Kinder free), food available for purchase, and a cash bar accepting cash or credit Read more...
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September 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
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8:30 pm
SGTV Edelweiss Buffalo presents Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo, 190 Scott Street. The Schuhplattler dance Verein hosts an evening of beer, food, and music with Edelweiss dancers and partner Vereine from Western New York and Southern Ontario, continuing the group’s Hofbräuhaus seasonal fest tradition (alongside its spring Frühlingsfest). Tickets are $10 Read more...
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November 11, 2026, 5:30 pm
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10:00 pm
The Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee awakens Karneval season with Hoppeditz Erwachung on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Kegel’s Inn, 5901 W. National Avenue in West Allis, Wisconsin. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar. Hoppeditz Erwachen (the waking of Hoppeditz) traditionally opens the Rhineland carnival season on November 11; the Verein follows with its Prinzenkrönung three days later. Read more...
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October 10, 2026, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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...
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November 28, 2026, 6:00 pm
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11:00 pm
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...
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September 19, 2026, 1:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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...
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October 4, 2026, 1:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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...
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September 18, 2026, 5:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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...
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September 12, 2026, 1:00 pm
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November 8, 2026, 11:00 pm
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...
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October 1, 2026, 11:00 am
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October 3, 2026, 11:00 pm
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...