Wunderbar! Germanfest is back with new activities

by: Joe Carroll

Posted: Jun 5, 2023 / 11:18 AM EDT

Updated: Jun 5, 2023 / 11:18 AM EDT

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) It's back and better than ever. Germanfest returns for 2023 on Wednesday at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.

This year festival goers can enjoy traditional favorites and some new things when things get into high gear on Wednesday, June 7 at 11 a.m. when Germanfest opens its five day run. The ceremonial keg tapping will take place at 6 p.m. WANE 15 will be live during the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.

Here's what's new this year:

Here's a schedule of major Germanfest events:

Headwaters Lincoln Pavillion Events (Free to participate in all events; prizes included)–Wednesday 6/7 | 7 – 9 PM |Swing hard and fast in the HammerschlagenThursday 6/8 (NEW) | 6 – 7:30 PM | Mingle & Singles Night (Meet someone new in separaterounds of speed friending + speed dating)Thursday 6/8 | 7:30 PM | Flaunt it if you got it in the Leg's N Lederhosen contestFriday 6/9 | Hoist a stein in the MasskrugstemmenSaturday 6/10 | 7 – 8 PM | Learn a new dance at Polka Like at StarSunday 6/11 | 11 AM – Noon | German language church service and enjoy an afternoon inthe biergarten

Headwaters Park West (Free to enter + participate in all events + door prizes) Saturday 6/10 | 11AM – 6 PM | Familienfest is all about an affordable family experience atGermanfest. Featuring a Graffiti Wall, Root Beer Run, visits from Johnny TinCap, Icy D, andCasey the Cash Cow, Teen Games hosted by Pave the Path, pop up radio recording booth,and much more!! Headlined by Wienerdog Nationals at 4 PM. Prizes for all games andcontests, VIP Welcome Bags for the first 1,000 families through the gates, and giveaways allday long! Partial menu and beer available for sale on the West side, including $1 hot dogs.

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