Germania Of Poughkeepsie Oktoberfest

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.

Activities:

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

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:

Schedule:

Doors open at 5:00 PM
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Music by Dave Betz Band
7:15pm – 7:45pm: Opening Ceremony and Parade – National
Anthems; Blessing of the Keg "O'zapft is!", and
Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein
performance
9:00pm – 9:15pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein

Tickets:
$5 Daily Admission - 16 and under FREE - $1 Discount for Veterans/Military with ID, Free Parking.