Germania of Poughkeepsie inc.

Hudson Valley's Original & Authentic German Spring Festival!

For when you just can’t wait for Oktoberfest!

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Kick off the Fest season with Germania!

Join our authentic 175 year strong German heritage organization as we celebrate spring and begin another fun filled family friendly year of community activities… Deutsche Style!

Bring Your Appetite!

Food

Germania festival menus offer a wide assortment of many family favorites.  There’s something for everyone.  Don’t miss out on Germania’s Bavarian style sausages and desserts.  Pretzels, sauerkraut, potato salad and more.

Snack on popcorn and hot dogs, or try one of our famous full dinner plates.  Sandwiches and plenty of kinder friendly options.

Wurst is Best!

Visit Germania’s express Imbiss style Brathaus!

Enjoy authentic German fest favorite sausages and Bavarian Pretzels.

Craving something sweet?

Oma’s famous Apfelstrudel is guaranteed to satisfy.  

Really Hungry?

Or maybe you’ve been waiting all year for your favorite authentic German meal.  Germania’s complete pavilion kitchen will not disappoint.

Quench your fest thirst!

Non-alcoholic drinks, or a quick snack are easily accessible for fest goers of all ages.

EIN PROSIT!

Be Sure To Visit The Germania Maifest Vendors

Germania Maifest's very own traditional German folk dance group brought to you by members of Germania of Poughkeepsie!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS
Timothy P Doyle Funeral Home

GEMUTLICHKEIT SPONSORS
William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home
Matt’s Auto Body

PROSIT SPONSORS
Arlington High School – Class of 1978
Button Down Balloons (Darryl Bielski)
Senior Line Dancers

FREUND SPONSORS
A&R Security
FC Bayern Supporters of Danbury
Carol Ann & Eberhard Fischer
John & Nancy Hartley
Marlene Heer
John P. Kelly
Rosemary & Dieter Krebs
M&O Sanitation
Esther Odescalchi
Star Gas Products
Steuben Society of America (Dr. Charles Gilbert Spross Unit#167)
Rich & Marie Swanson

Entertainment

The Adlers Band

Maria and John Band

Bernie's Orchestra

Germania Almrausch S.V.

Vendors

214 Wood Works
A Touch of Colour
The Candle Slinger
Charles Moore Associates
Handmade Heaven by Cole
Hudson Harmony II
Madeleine’s Goat Soap
Michele Therese Designs
Native Crafts LLC
Renewal by Andersen of Eastern New York
Thousand Islands Winery