German Fest A Milwaukee Tradition
Turn up the tradition with us in 2027 from July 30th – August 1st*
*Dates are subject to change.
What a weekend!
We wanted to give a HUGE thank you to all of our directors, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who came to German Fest!
This event is not possible without our amazing community who supports us in every way possible. 
Stay tuned this week for more content from the weekend and an announcement on next years dates! 
To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, performers, staff, vendors, and contractors, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) enforces the safety policies for all public and private events held at Henry Maier Festival Park (PARK). By entering the Park, you consent to security screening, bag inspection, and agree to comply with Park policies and lawful instructions issued by MWF Security.
See more details about entering the gates on our admission page.
We can hardly wait to turn up the tradition with voXXclub at German Fest this year – They’ll be taking to the stage Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25!
Don’t miss your chance to see this awesome party group straight from Germany, right here in Milwaukee!
Download the German Fest 2026 Get Around Guide to plan your trip to the festival grounds. The guide includes recommended parking, transit options, rideshare details, bicycle routes, and other tips to help make getting to German Fest smooth and easy.
Rock the fest from start line to prost time at the Pink Energy Friday Night Run/Walk. Enjoy a 5K run/walk, free Kiddos Dash, live entertainment, and a pink-and-blue glow after party, all while supporting breast and prostate cancer research.
Welcome to German Fest, a Milwaukee tradition held annually on the Summerfest grounds, along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan.
One of the largest German festivals in North America, German Fest Milwaukee is known for its authentic food, culture and entertainment. We invite you to bring the family, raise a stein, polka the night away and make it YOUR tradition.
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German Fest would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support and commitment
German Fest is a Milwaukee tradition and needs your help. We appreciate all of our supporters, but we cannot do it without you!
Your donations help make this event possible and we couldn’t do it without people like yourself stepping up, not just financially but also by volunteering their time as well! All of us here at German Fest would like to thank you for your continued support.
