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Germania of Poughkeepsie Proudly Presents Oktoberfest 2026!
Do you know where your lederhosen are?
Join our authentic, 176 year strong German heritage organization as we host the traditional Bavarian fall festival, and continue yet another fun filled family friendly year of community activities… Deutsche Style!
Aktivities
Germania of Poughkeepsie proudly offers plenty of fun family friendly activities all weekend long in keeping with the German festival tradition and in the spirit of Gemütlichkeit.
- Games
- Prizes
- Kinder Playground
- Contests
- Face Painting
- Magic
- Raffles
- Kinder Aktivities
There’s something about the style and sounds of Germania of Poughkeepsie’s traditional Bavarian fall festival that gets kinder of all ages wanting to put their “Alpen” on!
German Eats
Bring Your Appetite!
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.
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.
Entertainment
The Bratwurst Boys
Saturday, Sept. 12th 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dave Betz Band
Friday, Sept. 11th 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Germania Almrausch S.V.
September 11th - 13th
See full schedule below for all times
Germania Oktoberfest's very own traditional German folk dance group brought to you by members of Germania of Poughkeepsie!
Children's Entertainment
And a Pinata in the Playground for the Kids!
Special Guests
Vendors
Be sure to stop by and check out the Oktoberfest vendors!
You're sure to find something you have been looking for.
Arlu Jewelry
A Touch of Colour
Cats by Linda
Chainmaille by Dianne
Hometown Apparels & Embroidery
Madeleine’s Goat Milk Soap
Tierney Woodworking
Oktoberfest Sponsors
GOLD
CEA Engineers (Kevin Draganchuk)
Kimlin Energy Services
Suzanne King & Kevin Kieran
Madeleine’s Goat Milk Soap
GEMÜTLICHKEIT
Rhinebeck Bank
Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars, Iuele, LLP
PROSIT
Button Down Balloons (Darryl Bielski)
Marlene Heer
FREUND
FC Bayern Fan Club of Connecticut
Carol Ann & Eddie Fischer
Anita Heitmann
Dieter & Rosemary Krebs
Esther Odescalchi
Star Gas Products, Inc.
Steuben Society of America (Dr. Charles Gilbert Spross Unit#167)
The Ice Mahn Refrigeration Company, Inc.
Germania of Poughkeepsie Inc.
37 Old Degarmo Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 471-0609