The Oldest Celebration of Maryland's German Heritage

Saturday July 11, 11:30am–10:00pm
Sunday July 12, 11:30am–6:00pm

Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd
Timonium, MD

Countdown to Opening Day 2026

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Festival Schedule 2026

Attractions Going on Both Days throughout Festival Hours

  • German Food Stalls: Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Pretzels, Sauerkraut, etc.
  • Bier, Wine, Spirits Stands
  • Vendor Market (Marktplatz): Hand-crafted items, traditional German goods, souvenirs, children’s face-painting, etc.
  • Regiment von Huyn: Eighteenth century Hessian Army re-enactment group.
  • Professor Horn’s Punch & Judy Show: Four shows per day Noon – 5pm with novelty amusements, organ-grinders music box, etc. Located on the Outside Stage.
  • Rock Wall and Games: Located in the outside amphitheater area.
  • Pony Rides: Located outside, beyond the Outside Stage on the right. In the event of inclement weather, the Pony’s will be relocated to the Fairgrounds Barns down the hill from the 4H building on the left.

Soccer Demonstrations: Various times throughout both days. Presented by the Baltimore Kickers, located at the outside amphitheater.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 Festival Hours 11:30 am to 10:00 pm

  • 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Polkadelphia

  • 12:30 PM: Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address: German and American Anthems by Arion Gesangerverein; Blessing by Pastor Anke of Zion Lutheran Church; Remarks by Gus Nothdurft – President, Buergerverein

  • 12:50 PM – 1:30PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Polkadelphia

  • 2:00 PM: Stein Holding Contest

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Arion Gesangerverein

  • Inside Stage

  • 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein

  • Inside Stage

  • 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Polkadelphia

  • 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Polkadelphia

  • 4:30 PM: Stein Holding Contest

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM: The Bratwurst Boys

  • 6:00 PM: Stein Holding Contest

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM: The Bratwurst Boys

  • 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Recorded Musik

  • 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM: The Bratwurst Boys

  • 8:00 PM – Stein Holding Contest

  • In front of the Inside Stage

  • Recorded Musik

  • 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM: The Bratwurst Boys

  • 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM: Recorded Musik

  • 9:15 PM – 10:00 PM: The Bratwurst Boys

Sunday, July 12, 2026 Festival Hours 11:30 am to 6:00 pm

  • 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Recorded Musik from Germany
  • 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Doppelganger
  • 12:45 PM: Opening Ceremony: German and American Anthems by Arion Gesangerverein
  • Inside stage
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein
  • In front of the Inside Stage
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Doppelganger
  • 2:15 PM: Stein Holding Contest
  • In front of the Inside Stage
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein
  • In front of the Inside Stage
  • 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Doppelganger
  • 3:30 PM: Stein Holding Contest
  • In front of the Inside Stage
  • 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Alpenrose Shuhplattler Verein
  • In front of the Inside Stage
  • 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Doppelganger
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