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German-American Friendship Festival

Six days of friendship, carnival rides, fest food and fireworks

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Note: This event has already passed.

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden holds the 2023 German-American Friendship Festival June 29 to July 4 on the Lower Hainerberg parking lot (by the former shopping center/Taunus Theater). The fest, which is open to U.S. and host nation visitors, will be held daily during the fest from noon to midnight.

The event will feature carnival rides, German and American fest food, live entertainment, displays and more.

The fest opens with a traditional keg tapping on June 29:

  • 2:15 p.m. – Welcome remarks by the Garrison Commander and the Lord Mayor of Wiesbaden
  • 2:35 p.m.  – Keg tapping 

A spectacular fireworks display will be at around 10:45 p.m. on July 4.

Entrance to the festgrounds for host nation visitors will be from the complex gate on New York Strasse. Dogs are not permitted (except for service dogs).

CLICK HERE to read the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Press Release about this year's fest.

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