It’s almost time! Germania Männerchor’s 62nd Annual Volksfest is August 1st-3rd. The Volksfest is a celebration of German food, music and tradition and is one of the Tri-State’s longest running events. Germania is located at 916 N. Fulton Ave in Evansville.

NEW this year are local popular bands playing under the tent each night! Troy Henning will play Thursday night, Haywire on Friday & Retro Shock on Saturday – all three from 8-11pm. The traditional German bands of Cincinnati Schnapps, Rhein Valley Brass and The Rathskeller Band will also perform.

German cuisine – including Bratwurst, Pig Knuckles, Mashed Potatoes plus Germania’s famous Kraut Balls, homemade Potato Salad and other items – will be sold starting at 11am each day. Meals are $14 each. Over the three days, one ton of brats, 1,250 lbs of knuckles, 15,000 kraut balls & 1,000 lbs of potatoes will be eaten!

A Nightly Half Pot drawing returns this year! Tickets will be $5 each, three for $10 or seven for $20. A winning ticket will be drawn all three nights at 8 pm and posted on Germania’s Facebook page.

Opening ceremonies and the traditional tapping of the first keg are 6pm on Thursday under the beer garden tent. Special activities include Kids Corner Saturday 9 am-Noon with free food, backpacks, games, an EFD fire truck, and other activities for children 12 & UNDER.

Free admission for all ages until 2 pm each day. 21 and over after 2 pm with $5 admission charge after 4 pm. 25 and under should have two forms of government ID with one having a photo.