Louisiana is known for being home to people of many different cultures and backgrounds. Roberts Cove, Louisiana is no exception! Our small community is nestled in the heart of the seven parish region in south Louisiana known as Acadiana. It is in our small community where we celebrate our rich German heritage during our annual festival held during the first weekend of October.

Live entertainment, authentic German food, a large selection of German beer on tap, folklore demonstrations and children's activities are just a few of the attractions scheduled for this year's festival. Our clean and family friendly environment makes our festival a great place to visit! Young or old, our festival will leave you with memories that you will never forget!

Join us for a taste of German food, fun and heritage.

It is sure to be an experience you will never forget!

Attractions and Entertainment

JOIN US AS WE SHARE OUR GERMAN HERITAGE WITH YOU!

Cost of Admission is $8 for 13 years and older.

Please remember no pets.

Our festival has so much to offer anyone of any age.

Our two day festival has a schedule filled with local German folklore groups, children singers and authentic German Bands

Here is just a sample of the entertainment available at the festival:

Roberts Cove Germanfest Folklore Dancers & Rathkamp Dancers, Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk Singers, Several Authentic German Bands

Additional Activities/Attractions:

Various Folklore Presentations/Demonstrations located under the Folklore Tent, Children's Activities in Kinderland, Antique Farm and Threshing Equipment Demonstrations from the Blacksmith Association, German Heritage Muesum and Gift Shop featuring souvenirs and hand crafted items.  Saint Leo IV Church and Chapel, Strolling Accordian throughout the Festival Grounds

Schedule of Events:

Saturday October 7, 2023

9:30am: Opening Ceremony/Tapping Of The Keg At Big Tent
10:00am: Auf Geht's Band At Big Tent
11:30am: Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk Singers At Big Tent
12:00pm: Alpenmusikanten Band At Big Tent
12:30pm: Threshing Demostration At Equipment Area
1:00pm: Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk & Rathkamp Dancers At Big Tent
1:00pm: How To Make Sauerkraut By Mary Ann Reiners And Family At Folklore Tent
1:30pm: Auf Geht's Band At Big Tent
1:30pm: Church Tour From The Pew By Maria Kracher At St. Leo Church
2:30pm: Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk & Rathkamp Dancers At Big Tent
2:30pm: Beer Brewing Award Presentations At Folklore Tent
3:00pm: Alpenmusikanten Band At Big Tent
4:00pm: Auf Geht's Band At Big Tent
4:00pm: Schweinebraten Old Time Swine Processing By Joey Ohlenforst At Equipment Area
5:00pm: Adam Leger Band At Big Tent
6:30pm: Closing

Sunday October 8, 2023

9:00am: Outdoor Mass At Big Tent
10:30am: Alpenmusikanten Band At Big Tent
11:30am: Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk Singers At Big Tent
11:30am: Sauerkraut Recipe Demostration By Bernadette Cramer Guidry & Family At Folklore Tent
12:00pm: Auf Geht's Band At Big Tent
1:00pm: Roberts Cove Germanfest Folk & Rathkamp Dancers At Big Tent
1:30pm: Mcneese Alphorn Ensemble At Big Tent
1:30pm: Church Tour From The Pew Follwed By The Rosary In German Father Mitchell Guidry At St. Leo Church
1:30pm: The Magic Of Barry Primo At Folklore Tent
2:00pm: Alpenmusikanten Band At Big Tent
3:00pm: Mcneese Alphorn Ensemble At Folklore Tent
3:30pm: Drawing $100 Survey Winner At Big Tent
Details At The Information Booth
4:30pm: Closing

German Heritage Museum
Sat 10-5:30 Sun 10-4:30
Gift Shop
SAT 10-5:30 Sun 10-4

Kinderland
Sat 10-6 Sun 10-4

Must Be 21 To Purchase Alcohol

Date: October 7-8, 2023

Location: 7212 Roberts Cove Rd, Rayne, LA 70578

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