German-American Friendship Festival

Join us for the 2026 German-American Friendship Fest from Wednesday, Jul. 1 to Sunday, Jul. 5—open from noon to midnight every day. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled to start between 10:45 and 11 p.m.

The fest will host over 90+ attractions consisting of rides, entertainment, games, food and drinks with live bands each day in the beer garden.

Please bring Euro for purchases.

Coolers, dogs, chairs, outside food or drinks are NOT allowed on the fest site. Please be aware metal detectors and bag checks will be conducted upon site entry by DES staff.
 

Tentative Entertainment Schedule

July 1

• Noon–3 p.m. - AFN Radio
• 2:30 p.m. - Official Keg Tapping Ceremony
• 3 p.m. to midnight - DJ Stan

July 2

• Noon–3 p.m. - AFN Radio
• 3–7 p.m. - DJ Stan Interviews
• 7–8:30 p.m. - DJ Stan Krazy Karaoke

July 3

• Noon–3 p.m. - Music Hits
• 3–6 p.m. - DJ Stan Interviews
• 6:30–8:30 p.m. - Willy Pete Band
• 9–11 p.m. - Groove Connection with Simone Swift

July 4

• Noon–3 p.m. - Music Hits
• 3–6 p.m. - DJ Stan Interviews
• 6–8 p.m. - Helt Oncale Texas Roadhouse Band
• 8–10:30 p.m. - Reset Band
• 10:45–11:15 p.m. - Fireworks

July 5

• Noon–3 p.m. - Music Hits
• 3–6 p.m. - DJ Stan Interviews
• 6–7:15 p.m. - AFE: Austin Snell
• 9:30–11 p.m. - Music Hits