ARTS Missoula’s 33rd Annual Germanfest at Caras Park

Saturday, October 4th is our Annual Germanfest Celebration! With Live Music from OcTUBAfest, beer, brats, pretzels, ice cream, games for the whole family, a stein holding competition, and more, Germanfest is as exciting as ever!

Germanfest began in 1993, with a Pledge of Friendship signed between the two cities by their mayors at the time. Every year the Missoula community gathers at Caras Park to celebrate our sister city, Neckargemünd, Germany, and the German cultural heritage.

NEW THIS YEAR: Official Steinholding Competition!  

We’re excited to partner with the U.S. Steinholding Association for an official qualifying event in the Montana State Steinholding Championship, happening during Germanfest at Caras Park on October 4!

Fifty competitors—men’s and women’s brackets—will test their strength for prizes and a spot in the state finals. Winners from each qualifier advance to The Great Northwest Oktoberfest in Whitefish on October 11, where State Champions will be crowned. For the first time ever, Montana’s champions will also earn a spot at the inaugural U.S. National Championship Finals!

Interested in volunteering at this event?
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