Danke!
Thank You for a Wonderful 2025 Festival Season!
We’re raising a stein to everyone who made GermanFest 2025 wunderbar — our visitors, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and partners. Your support, energy, and enthusiasm keep this Fort Wayne tradition alive year after year.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you again in 2026. Prost!
Mark Your Calendars for 2026!
Pre-Festival Events
GermanFest
Fort Wayne
Thurs., June 11- Sun., June 14, 2026
Headwaters Park East
FamilienFest
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Headwaters Park West
Sun., June 7- Wed., June 10, 2026
Various Locations
Fort Wayne GermanFest is a 4-day festival featuring authentic German food, beer, music, entertainment, and games—and so much more! Join thousands of local residents to kick off the summer and celebrate Fort Wayne’s rich German heritage. Families won’t want to miss FamilienFest on Saturday, a special day filled with FREE kid-friendly activities, games, and entertainment.
Plan your visit today and experience the spirit of Gemütlichkeit!
Volunteer with us!
GermanFest is powered by passionate volunteers who help bring this incredible celebration to life! Whether you love serving food, pouring drinks, or setting up for festivities, we have a role for you. Volunteering is a fun way to support the community, make new friends, and be part of one of Northeast Indiana’s largest festivals. Sign up today and help keep the spirit of Gemütlichkeit alive!
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
SPONSORS MAKE THE MAGIC OF GERMANFEST POSSIBLE!
Through mutually beneficial partnerships, sponsors receive amazing exposure with festival attendance over 35,000 and a digital reach over 80,000.