Volksfest

Sharing Food, Laughter, Dance, & Song

The Volksfest is our biggest event of the year, celebrating our German heritage and culture with authentic food, drinks, and activities. Our first Volksfest took place in 1934; however, we discontinued in 1941 when "patriotic feelings stirred by WWII turned public opinion against anything of German culture." We brought back the Volksfest in 1962 as part of Evansville's sesquicentennial celebration.

By The Numbers (2019)

10000

Attendees in 2019

2000

Pounds of Bratwursts

1500

Pounds of Pig Knuckles

450 Pork Chops

200 Pounds of German Bologna

60 Cases of Sauerkraut

1000

Pounds of Potatoes

15000

Krautballs

64th Volksfest

We're Back for 2026

We are so excited to welcome our friends as we come back to celebrate our 64th Volksfest! From 13 August to 15 August, we'll be featuring authentic German food, live music, beverages, and fun for the whole family!

The festival will be open to guests from 11 a.m. to midnight on all three days. All ages are welcome until 2 p.m.; after which, only 21+. A $5 cover charge starts at 4 p.m.

We'll be featuring five great bands: