50th Annual German-American Volksfest

The Hohenfels Military Community will host the 50th Annual Volksfest May 1-5 at the Hohenfels Festplatz.

Carnival rides are available every day during fest open hours. A variety of traditional American and German food and beverages are also offered to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst. If music is what you like, the Main Fest tent will host a variety of Bavarian and Country music each evening.

The Volksfest will also offer a variety of attractions on particular days. Our military vehicle display will showcase a number of German and American vehicles on Saturday and Sunday.
 

Wednesday, May 1 (German Holiday)

• Opening Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• 11:00 a.m. Live AFN Broadcast
• 11:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. Grand Opening in beer tent with the "Hohenfels Kolping Brass Band" and black powder shooters
• 5 p.m. Band "Rothsee Musikanten"

Thursday, May 2

• Opening Hours: 4 - 10 p.m. with live music in the beer tent and the patio
• 4 - 6 p.m. All rides are 1 Euro per person and kids get a drink and french fries for Euro 1.50 in the beer tent
• 6 p.m. Band "BenRay"

Friday, May 3 (Family Day)

• Opening Hours: 4 p.m. - midnight
• 4 p.m. live music in the beer tent
• 4:00 - 8 p.m. Family Day
• 4:30 p.m. Facepainting for kids and glitter tattoos with Sonja Sonnenschein in the beer tent, 50% off on all rides
• 7 p.m. Band "Trachtenrocker"

Saturday, May 4

• Opening Hours: 11 a.m. - midnight
• 11 a.m. live music with the Band “Saitenspringer” in the beer tent
• 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. military vehicle display with the German Bundeswehr and the US Army
• 7 p.m. Band "Members"

Sunday, May 5

• Opening Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
• military vehicle display with the German Bundeswehr and the US Army
• 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. morning pint in the beer tent with live music
• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Box Bus Tours (see below for details)
• 5 p.m. Country Night with the Band "Skyline Riders" - show off your line dancing skills

For Your Information and Safety

• All concessions will accept payment in both dollars and euros.
• For the safety of all Fest goers, we will not be allowing large bags, back packs or coolers on the Fest grounds. Parents of young children will be allowed to have a stroller and small diaper bag which are subject to be searched upon entry.
• While Gate 1 is open to the general public in order to allow friends of the community to enjoy the Volksfest, expect vehicles entering to be searched upon entry.
• The Volksfest is meant to be a pleasurable experience. Please act responsibly and be courteous to other event attendees. Don't drink and drive!
• Courtesy Patrols and Military Police will patrol the Fest Grounds to render assistance and provide guidance to those who require it.
• Drinking age for Germans is 16+, drinking age for Americans is 18+.

Box Bus Tour Information

10 Euro per ticket. With three buses at your service, our tours run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering ample time to explore and discover. More information coming soon!

Military Vehicle Display Information

On Saturday and Sunday our German Army partners will be displaying tanks and vehicles. JMRC and 1-4 Infantry Battalion will also be showing off several vehicles.

Shuttle Busses

This year, we are offering a shuttle service from Parsberg train station to Hohenfels and Hohenfels to Parsberg train station, at a cost of 4 Euros for adults (one way), 2 Euros for children and youth aged 6 to 14 (one way, with children 6 and under being free).
Please park at the Festplatz in Parsberg and walk down to the shuttle bus at the train station.
Shuttle schedule can be found here.