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Frequently Asked Questions
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For nearly five decades, the Muenster Chamber of Commerce organized Germanfest. However, beginning in 2025, the event will be hosted by a coalition of local community organizations, including the Muenster Jaycees, Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, Sacred Heart Alumni, Knights of Columbus, Muenster Kiwanis, Muenster Merchants, and Heritage Park.
While the leadership has changed, the tradition continues - with the same lively music, food, beer, and family-friendly fun that has made Germanfest a North Texas favorite for decades!
Check back for the 2026 Muenster Germanfest lineup.
Traditional German dancers will take stage on Saturday intermittently throughout the day. On Sunday the children’s dancing group of Muenster will perform.
● Carnival Rides
● 5K Fun Run
● 35K / 65K / 100K Bike Rally
● Tug of War
● Stein Hoisting
● BBQ Cook-Off
● Weiner Dog Race
This is a family-friendly event with carnival rides and games.
From traditional German music and attire to the mouth-watering food and beer. German culture can be seen and heard throughout the festival.
Dogs are allowed at the event if they are on a leash.
Yes.
Onsite parking is $5 and there will also be a shuttle running downtown on Saturday, April 26, operating from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Departures from Main Street - at the corner of Main Street and 2nd Street at :45 after and :15 after the hour. The shuttle departs from the festival on the hour and half hour. The route will run south on Main Street to 82, right on Ash Street into the festival and then back north on Ash Street, right on 373, and right on Main Street, returning to Main Street.
Yes.
Rain or shine the event will go on! In the event of rain, the outside entertainment will be moved to the indoor Klement Ford Stage.
Yes, at the inside ticket booth.
Yes.
Yes.
Outside food and drink are not allowed.
In the outdoor portion of the event smoking is allowed.
Every year in the beautiful community of Muenster, TX during the spring, people come from all over North Texas and the surrounding areas to celebrate the German heritage and Catholic faith, also known as Germanfest!
Germanfest is held at the beautiful Heritage Park facility, a convenient location for one of the largest celebrations in North Texas. Mark your calendar for the last full weekend in April for great food, music, and drink.
We have a fun family atmosphere with plenty of activities for the entire family. The events include our 5K Germanfest Fun Run and Metric Century bike rally for fitness enthusiasts. Teams gather for a fun BBQ Cook-Off.
Families can enjoy hours of entertainment with a German flare!
We also have many vendors set up throughout the park along with loads of arts and crafts, dancing, and live music throughout the day!
Sausage, Schnitzel, Ruebens, German Potato Salad, Kraut, Red Cabbage, Pretzels and Funnel Cakes.
Food & Drink Related:
● Prost! (Prohst) - "Cheers!" A very common toast.
● Ein Prosit (Eine Proh-zit) - A traditional German drinking song, often sung during toasts.
● Biergarten (Beer-garten) - "Beer garden," an outdoor area for drinking beer.
● Bier (Beer) - "Beer."
● Brezel (Breh-tsel) - "Pretzel."
● Wurst (Vurst) - "Sausage." Often used with specific types like Bratwurst or Knockwurst.
● Schnitzel (Shnit-sel) - A breaded and fried cutlet of meat.
● Sauerkraut (Sour-krout) - Fermented cabbage.
● Apfelstrudel (Ah-pfel-shtroo-del) - Apple strudel.
● Kaffee und Kuchen (Kah-fay oont Koo-chen) - "Coffee and cake."
● Maß (Mahss) - A liter of beer, especially in Bavaria.
General Festivities:
● Gemütlichkeit (Geh-moot-lich-kite) - A feeling of warmth, friendliness, and good cheer. Very important to the GermanFest atmosphere.
● Tracht (Trahkt) - Traditional clothing, like Lederhosen or Dirndls.
● Musikanten (Moo-zee-kahn-ten) - Musicians.
● Tanz (Tants) - "Dance."
● Festzelt (Fest-tselt) - "Festival tent."
● Gaudi (Gow-dee) - "Fun" or "enjoyment."
● Oompah (Oom-pah) - The characteristic sound of German brass band music.
Informal/Conversational:
● Danke (Dahn-keh) - "Thank you."
● Bitte (Bit-teh) - "Please" or "You're welcome."
● Ja (Yah) - "Yes."
● Nein (Nine) - "No."
● Hallo (Hah-loh) - "Hello."
● Auf Wiedersehen (Owf Vee-der-zay-en) - "Goodbye."
● Wie geht es Ihnen? (Vee gayt es ee-nen) - "How are you?" (Formal)
● Wie geht es dir? (Vee gayt es deer) - "How are you?" (Informal)
Tickets will be available online or you can purchase your tickets at the gate.
Admission is $10 Friday, $15 Saturday, and $10 Sunday.
Cash and credit cards are accepted.
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April 24-26, 2026.
● Friday: 4:00 PM - Midnight
● Saturday: 10:00 AM - Midnight
● Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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