Summerfest 2025
140th Annual German-American Summerfest
Summerfest is perfect for everyone of all ages! Gather your friends and family for a day packed with fun activities and entertainment! When you need a break, enjoy plenty of seating under the trees in the Biergarten and in our outdoor pavilion.
Sunday July 13th, 2025
Starts: Mass at 9:00am | Music at 11:30am
Location: Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
Admission: Adults – $10 | Club Members – $5 | 16 years old & under – Free!
Volksfest’s German Clubs
Through singing, dancing, sports, social interest, and more, each of our member clubs is dedicated to preserving a unique aspect of German heritage. These traditions and customs have been handed down through generations, ensuring the rich cultural legacy continues.
Join us for Summerfest at Plattduetsche Park!
Attractions
- Maßkrugstemmen – Stein Holding Contest
- Ice Cream Parade for Kids
- German Clubs Parade
- Miss Plattduetsche Queen & Princess Contests
Food, Drinks, & Vendors\Import Booths
- Various Vendors and Goods (including the Stein “Guy” & More!)
- German Style Deli
- North German Fish Booth (featuring local LI smoked eel, herring, and other specialities)
- Festival Menu (view here)
- Coffee & Cake Booth (baked goods from local German bakeries)
- Beer Nuts
- Large Selection of Import & Domestic Beer, Wine & Liquor at the Beer Hall bar
Live Entertainment
- Foehrer Musik Freunde (traditional German brass band)
- The NY Spitzbuam (German folk, Classic Rock & American Country)
- Bavarian Schuhplattler Performances
Games & Activities
- Traditional “Ladies” Games – bone up on your potato peeling & sawing skills!
- Bounce House & Giant Slide Inflatables*
- Candle Making
- Caricature Drawing
- Face Painting
- Games of Chance
*Inflatables will have a POP (Pay One Price) bracelet. Weather permitting, the inflatables will be available from 1pm – 5pm