This year marks the 65th annual Deutsche Tage (German Days), one of St. Paul’s longest-running ethnic festivals. The family-friendly event takes place on the grounds of the Germanic-American Institute and features authentic German food, Paulaner beer, music, and dancing along with cultural presentations and exhibits. This year’s theme is German Innovation with a focus on advocacy in the areas of education and sustainability.

Admission is free. Adults 21 and over may buy a $5 wristbands for beer and wine purchase with valid ID. No pets allowed, but service animals always welcome.

Deutsche Tage 2023 Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, June 10 | 11–9 PM

11:30  Bavarian Musikmeisters

12:30 Jimi the Polka Pirate

1:00  Bavarian Musikmeisters

2:00 Jimi the Polka Pirate

2:20  Rivers Ballet

3:15 Minnesänger Choir

4:00 Jimi The Polka Pirate

4:30 Minnesänger Choir

5:15 Eidelweiss Dancers

6:00 Bill Koncar Band

7:00 Edelweiss Dancers

7:30 Bill Koncar Band

8:30 Tribute to Kraftwerk with DJ ESP and the GAI

Sunday, June 11 | 11 AM–5 PM

11:30  Bavarian Musikmeisters

12:30 Edelweiss Dancers

1:00  Bavarian Musikmeisters

2:00 Rivers Ballet and Edelweiss Dancers

2:30 Bill Koncar Band

3:30 Edelweiss Dancers

4:00 Bill Koncar Band

Food

Aki’s Pretzels, Burbach’s Potato Pancakes, Gerhart’s Bratwurst, German Brat Haus, Ruhland’s Strudel, Spätzle by Venus Soups, and home-baked cakes and tortes by the GAI Damenklub.

Beverages

Paulaner German beers on tap, German wines and schnapps, and non-alcoholic beer and soft drinks.

Activities on the Grounds

VW electric car, scavenger hunt, free German book table, Minnesota United FC

Volksmarsch group neighborhood walks, 10 AM, 12 and 2 PM (Saturday only)

Activities in the Haus

Floor 1: Kaffee und Kuchen (cake and coffee) Noon to 4 PM, while supplies last, cash only

Floor 2: Erfinderland Deutschland Exhibition

Floor 3 Ballroom: Kinderecke recycled material creation station, 3M Visiting Wizards (Saturday only), German model trains (Sunday only)

Ratskeller: (in the basement) Beer is on tap in our Ratskeller bar beginning at 1 PM on Saturday

Haus tours: 1 and 4 PM Saturday and 1 PM Sunday

Festival Date & Time: 

Saturday, June 10 | 11 AM to 9 PM

Sunday, June 11 | 11 AM to 5 PM

Location: Germanic-American Institute

NEW! Purchase a Deutsche Tage Presale Drink Package

Special 0,5L Paulaner Weißbier glass

Half-liter of Paulaner tap beer of your choice

Alcohol wristband good for both days of Deutsche Tage 2023

Save one dollar on additional beers all weekend when you reuse your glass. 

$15 ($25 value) Sale ends Friday, June 2. Quantities are limited. 

Purchase Drink Package

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