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:

Friday, September 6, 2024

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

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Doors open at 1:00 PM
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Music by Alpine Squeeze
2:15pm – 2:30pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and
Kindergruppe performance
3:30pm: Germania Blue and White Soccer Club over-40 team soccer game
5:15pm – 5:45pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and Kindergruppe performance, then Piñata
6:00pm – 10:00pm: Music by The Adlers Band
7:15pm – 7:45pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and Kindergruppe performance

For the Kids on Saturday:

Button Down Balloons - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Town of Poughkeepsie Police K9 Demo - 1:30pm on the soccer field
Macaroni the Clown - 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Bee Bee The Clown - 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Piñata in the Playground - 6:00pm

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Doors open at 12 Noon
12:00 noon – 5:00pm: Music by The Adlers Band
1:45pm – 2:00pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and Kindergruppe performance
3:45pm – 4:00pm: Germania Almrausch Schuhplattler Verein and Kindergruppe performance, then Piñata

For the Kids on Sunday:

Bee Bee the Clown - 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Pinata in the Playground - 4:15pm

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

Date: September 6-8, 2024

Hours:
Friday, 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, 1pm - 10pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm

Location: Germania Festival Grounds, 51 Old Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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