GermanFest Knoxville

GermanFest Knoxville GermanFest is an annual event hosted by First Lutheran Church and School celebrating German culture, food, and music.

Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026 11 AM - 8PM
Join us for German street food, oompah bands, conzert by the UT Organ Studio, biergarten, root biergarten, German car show, marketplatz, dachshund races, stein holding & more! Funds raised from the event go to support First Lutheran School.

To the heroes behind the scenes: DANKE! 🙌 We simply cannot say thank you enough to our incredible school and church fami...
08/27/2026

To the heroes behind the scenes: DANKE! 🙌 We simply cannot say thank you enough to our incredible school and church family and the army of volunteers who made GermanFest possible. To the folks sweating over the hot grills to hand-make our food, the smiling faces running the Kinder Zone, the setup and tear-down crews, and everyone in between—your hard work is the heartbeat of this festival. ❤️

Tag a volunteer who worked their tail off this weekend to give them the shoutout they deserve! If you have a photo to share - even better! 🗣️👇


Photo credit: Amanda Goodman, Robert Armbrust

🎉 Thank you to every single person who came out to celebrate GermanFest with us. From the cheers at the Wiener Dog Races...
08/23/2026

🎉 Thank you to every single person who came out to celebrate GermanFest with us. From the cheers at the Wiener Dog Races to the packed dance floor, the stunning German Car Show, and every last bratwurst eaten—you made this our best year yet! 🥨🍻 We are so incredibly grateful for this community.

We want to see the festival through your eyes! Drop your favorite photo or memory from yesterday in the comments below! 📸👇

You don't want to miss this! The cutest part of GermanFest is happening at 5PM! GermanFest KnoxvilleWhere German cultur...
08/22/2026

You don't want to miss this! The cutest part of GermanFest is happening at 5PM!

GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

We want everyone to have the absolute best time at GermanFest, which means getting home safely! 🚕 Enjoy the incredible s...
08/22/2026

We want everyone to have the absolute best time at GermanFest, which means getting home safely! 🚕 Enjoy the incredible selection of German beers and wines, but please remember to drink responsibly. Designate a driver or schedule a rideshare so the fun doesn't have to stop!

Tag your amazing designated driver to give them a huge shoutout (and offer to buy them a giant pretzel)! 🥨❤️

The gates are open, the oompah bands are playing and the drinks are flowing. Come and get yourself some German street fo...
08/22/2026

The gates are open, the oompah bands are playing and the drinks are flowing. Come and get yourself some German street food and enjoy all the fun that GermanFest has to offer!

GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

Trade the screens for sunshine, polka dancing, and hands-on games! ☀️ GermanFest is all about good, old-fashioned, unplu...
08/21/2026

Trade the screens for sunshine, polka dancing, and hands-on games! ☀️ GermanFest is all about good, old-fashioned, unplugged family fun. From cheering on the Wiener Dog Races to conquering the Kinder Zone, there is zero time for boredom.

Hit that SHARE button and send this to a family who needs a fun weekend out! ↗️



GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

Pro-tip for GermanFest this weekend: Hit the Silent Auction tables early to scope out your favorite items, place your bi...
08/21/2026

Pro-tip for GermanFest this weekend: Hit the Silent Auction tables early to scope out your favorite items, place your bids online, and then go enjoy your bratwurst and the Oompah bands!
🥨🎺 Since bidding is digital, you'll get an alert if you get outbid so you can jump right back into the action!

Tag your most competitive friend who absolutely refuses to lose a silent auction! 🏆👇



The auction is open now! Sign up at
https://givebutter.com/c/germanfest-knoxville-2026/auction

GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

There is a special kind of magic in the Biergarten. It's the clinking of glasses, the sound of laughter, the live polka...
08/20/2026

There is a special kind of magic in the Biergarten. It's the clinking of glasses, the sound of laughter, the live polka music drifting over from the main stage, and the feeling of the whole community coming together. We can't wait to share a drink with you all!

Who are you most excited to cheers with on August 22nd? Tag them below! 👇



GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

Skip lunch on August 22nd. 🍽️ You are going to want to save plenty of room for the epic spread of authentic German stree...
08/20/2026

Skip lunch on August 22nd. 🍽️ You are going to want to save plenty of room for the epic spread of authentic German street food we are serving up! Come hungry, leave happy.

Hit that SAVE button 📌 so you remember to bring your appetite to GermanFest!



GermanFest Knoxville
Where German culture meets Southern hospitality
August 22, 2026
11 AM - 8 PM
First Lutheran Church and School
1207 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
germanfestknoxville.com

08/19/2026

🎉🚨 MEET OUR CELEBRITY CAR SHOW JUDGE! 🚨🎉

We can finally reveal the mystery celebrity judge for the GermanFest Car Show…

🏆🚗 ERIK AINGE 🚗🏆

A VFL from the Wild Wild West, a familiar voice to sports fans, and a true Knoxville favorite—he’ll be joining us on August 22nd to help choose the best German rides in the show!

Shine up those Mercedes, Porsches, BMWs, Volkswagens, Audis, and more—and come see who takes home the glory!

📅 August 22, 2026
🚘 GermanFest Car Show
🎉 GermanFest Knoxville

PROST to our celebrity judge! 🍻

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1207 N Broadway NE
Knoxville, TN
37917

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(865) 524-0366

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