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Germanfest 2025!
September 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
German Fest 2025 – Back Again! Friday, September 19th – 6 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, September 20th – 12 PM to 9 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow Street, Bristol, CT. Join them 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. (ussteinholding.com). Winners will qualify for the Connecticut State Steinholding Championship in October!
* 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. (ussteinholding.com). Winners will qualify for the Connecticut State Steinholding Championship in October!
Friday, September 19th
5:45 PM – Pre-festival “tent service” for festival workers, early arrivers, and the general public
6:00 PM – Bürgermeister taps the keg with the “first pour”
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Biergarten Open! (Food, brews & music all night)
6:30 PM – Alpenland Tänzer Dancers perform into the evening
5:45 PM – Pre-festival “tent service” for festival workers, early arrivers, and the general public
6:00 PM – Bürgermeister taps the keg with the “first pour”
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Biergarten Open! (Food, brews & music all night)
6:30 PM – Alpenland Tänzer Dancers perform into the evening
Friday Night Menu:
Bratwurst & hotdogs, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, German desserts, Imported German brews, German wine, water, soda, and more Plus: One or two new German specialties debuting this year!
Bratwurst & hotdogs, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, German desserts, Imported German brews, German wine, water, soda, and more Plus: One or two new German specialties debuting this year!
Saturday, September 20th
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!)
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!
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!
Important Info: A valid photo ID is required for a security wristband to purchase alcoholic beverages. Wristbands will be provided to those 21 and older.Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Meadow St., Bristol (on the corner of West & Meadow Streets, and across from the Boys & Girls Club).