Herzlich Willkommen! Grab your German garb and head to the Lancaster Liederkranz for its annual Oktoberfest celebration September 15, 16 and 17. Celebrate the German heritage over a mas (liter) of beer and a little dancing around the maypole!
Dine on traditional food such as bratwurst, currywurst, potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut! Take a look at the schedule of events and plan your Oktoberfest weekend.
Friday
- 6 p.m.: Gates Open with accordion by Maria
- 7–11 p.m.: Die Lustigen Almdudler Band
- During band breaks:
- 7:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers
- 8:45 p.m.: Hobby Chor Men Singers
- 9:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers
Saturday
- 1 p.m.: Gates Open! Fest Music
- 2–6 p.m.: Maria, John and the Band
- During band breaks:
- 2:45 p.m.: Liederkranz Chorus
- 3:45 p.m.: Alleweil Jung Folk Dancers
- 4:45 p.m.: Kindergruppe Schuhplattler Dancers
- 6 p.m.: Grand March, Ceremonial Beer Tapping, and Hobby Chor Men Singers
- 6:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhpllattlers at the Maypole
- 7–11 p.m.: Die Lustigen Almdudler Band
- During band breaks:
- 7:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers
- 8:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers
Sunday
- Noon: Gates Open! Fest Music
- 2–6 p.m.: Joe Kroboth Band
- During band breaks:
- 2:45 p.m.: Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers
- 3:45 p.m.: Hobby Chor Men Singers
- 4:45 p.m.: Kinder & Adult Schuhplattlers
- 6 p.m.: Oktoberfest Raffle: $1,000 top prize!
Tickets can be purchased at the gate: adults are $6, children ages 6–15 years are $2 and children ages 5 and under are free! Please do not bring any food or beverage onto the festival grounds. This is a cash only event, but ATMs will be at the Liederkranz.
Join in on the tradition of German music, food, drink, song and dance at Lancaster’s oldest, traditional Oktoberfest—under the big tents!
Find the Lancaster Liederkranz at 722 S. Chiques Rd. in Manheim; phone: (717) 898-8451.
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