Where the Gemütlichkeit Rolls On916 N Fulton Ave
Prost! Germania Männerchor’s 63rd Annual Volksfest is July 31, Aug 1 & Aug 2. 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. And there’s LOTS NEW in 2025!
TWO German bands will make their Volksfest debut! Live music will start at 6pm Thursday and at 4pm Germania’s house bands – Rhein Valley
Brass and the Rathskeller Band will also perform. Popular local band Haywire will play Friday night at 8pm. Nine German Beers! A record nine German beers will be available plus domestics.
German food – including Bratwurst, Pig Knuckles, Mashed Potatoes plus Germania’s famous Kraut Balls, homemade Potato Salad and other items – will be sold all day.
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 8pm and posted on Germania’s Facebook page.
Opening ceremonies and the traditional tapping of the first keg are 6pm Thursday under the beer garden tent. Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry is expected to do the honors.
Back to School Bash (12 & under) is Saturday 10am-1pm with free food, free back packs with school supplies for first 200 kids, games, bouncy house, EFD fire truck and other activities. The Wurst Race! The Saturday morning 5K is back and is now called The Wurst Race. It starts at 8am at Germania. Registration is open at http://www.tristatefit.com/wurst.html
All admissions are now at the Fulton Ave entrance to the building. Free admission for all ages until 2pm each day. 21 and over after 2pm with $5 admission charge after 4pm. 25 and under should have two forms of government ID with one having a photo.
