Pre-Festival
The excitement of GermanFest kicks off early with Pre-Festival Events hosted by the four German-American clubs of Fort Wayne! Starting the Sunday before the festival, these events take place at various locations around the city, offering a taste of German culture, community, and tradition before the main celebration begins

Schedule of Events:

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - GermanFest Mass

St. Peter's Catholic Church
518 E DeWald St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803

The first day of GermanFest community-wide events begins at beautiful and historic St. Peter's Catholic Church, with a German language church service. Musical accompaniment by the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor under the direction of Thomas Remenschneider. Immediately following the services, gather for a reception of German style refreshments at the church Pavilion.

12:00 PM - 5th Annual GermanFest Schnitzelfest

Fort Wayne Turners
3636 Parnell Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805

The 5th Annual Germanfest Schnitzelfest invites the community to enjoy food, games and fun.
On Sunday starting at noon at 3636 Parnell Ave, enjoy schnitzel, brats, Turners homemade potato salad and more.

Anyone is able to attend and a kickball tournament begins at 2:00 p.m. Open to all, the doors open at noon and games will begin at 2:00 P.M.

This fun-filled day celebrates German food, learning new sports, and celebrating the Turners German heritage while kicking off a weeklong celebration of GermanFest in Fort Wayne.

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Männerchor/Damenchor GermanFest Konzert & Heimatabend

Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46809

The Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor opens GermanFest with its annual kickoff concert in our clubhouse, Park Edelweiss. From pieces by famous composers to timeless folk tunes, celebrate the tradition of German choral music being kept alive in our community.

After the concert stay for Heimatabend ("back home night") with a German meal prepared by club members. Bar and soft drinks available.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Concert at 4:30pm. Dinner served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the door for $18.00 adults, $8.00 kids.

Menu:
Kasseler (Smoked Pork Chops) Sauerkraut Potatoes w/Gravy Green beans Dessert