Oktoberfest is always a fall favorite for those who love German food and beer. The Brewery District is home to the oldest and original Germania Oktoberfest at Germania Singing and Sports Club Society in Columbus.
While Germania is a membership club, the 66th annual Germania Oktoberfest is open to the public on September 15-17, 2023.
Germania Oktoberfest Columbus
Enjoy German choruses, German folk dancing, and live music all weekend.
Oktoberfest’s menu includes traditional favorites like bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzels, and some exclusive Germania specialties.
Guests can enjoy a variety of Ohio beers from Edison, Wooly Pig, and Fathead, including Goggle Fogger Hefe, along with some of Germany’s favorite brews from Paulaner and Hofbräu.
Germania Oktoberfest schedule
There is music and fun for all ages at the festival!
Friday, September 15, Germania’s Hauskapelle band will play from 5:30-7 p.m. with Dave Sabatka from 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, September 16, Bill Klaber and the Bergstrasse Boys will play from 3:30-6:30 p.m. with the Frank Svet and the Munich Express from 8-11 p.m.
Sunday, September 17 showcases the Combined Choir Concert from 1-2 p.m., and the Fred Ziwich Band and his International Sound Machine from 3-6 p.m.
There are Oktoberfest games, including Masskrugstemmen (stein holding) and beer puppeteer.
The German Language School will be sponsoring children’s activities on Saturday from 4– 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m.
Tours of Germania Haus and the history behind the club will be available Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Oktoberfest is open to the public, and admission is free. Germania Columbus. Parking is available at the Grange Insurance Garage (600 S. Front Street) or Brewery Garage (500 S Front St).
Hours
Friday, September 15 from 5:30 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, September 16 from 3 pm to 11 pm
Sunday, September 17 from noon to 8 pm
Additional information can be found at Germania’s website, or on the Facebook (@GermaniaColumbus) and Instagram (@germaniacbus) pages.
Membership
Want more Germania fun throughout the year? Considering becoming a member – they have groups for a wide variety of interests and activities!
Since 1866, Germania Singing and Sport Society has been preserving German culture through song, sport, and food and drink and the home of the original Oktoberfest in Columbus, Ohio.
Germania Singing und Sport Society
543 S. Front St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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