Main Festival
Join us at Headwaters Park East for Fort Wayne’s biggest festival, GermanFest, where Fort Wayne comes alive with four days of authentic German food, beer, music, entertainment, and games! From lively polka bands and folk dancers to stein hoisting contests and delicious bratwurst, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM - 10:30 PM - Bilingual German Storytime - Zweisprachige Märchenstunde - OFFSITE

ACPL Main Library
900 Library Plz
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Join us for a bilingual storytime in German and English!
Schließen Sie uns an, für eine zweisprachige Märchenstunde auf Deutsch und Englisch!

11:00 AM - Festival Tent Opens

11:00 AM - 9pm - Hammerschlagen
Step up to the stump and test your hammer skills in this classic German nail-driving game! Hammerschlagen is a fun and competitive challenge where each player takes turns trying to drive a nail into a wooden log—using precision, not just power.

6:00 PM - Official keg tapping!

6:30 PM - 7PM - Costume Contest
Get into the spirit of GermanFest with our Costume Contest, open to both individuals and groups! Whether you’re rocking traditional attire or a creative twist on fest-wear, we want to see it.
Stop by the information booth to sign-up!

9:00 PM - Legs n Lederhosen

11:00 PM - Festival Tent Closes