https://www.sacredheartstjosephcatholic.org/germanfest.html
June 6 & 7, 2026
Sacred Heart – St Joseph Parish
312 NE Freeman Ave
Topeka Kansas
Please check back for 2026 updates
"Guardian or Lead Animals are welcome -please no pets." "No outside beverages"
-No drink/food sales or activities until after the 4 pm Mass
Satellite Parking will be available in the
Santa Fe Park parking lot at
NE
River Rd & Lime St. Free Shuttle Rides from the Satellite Parking to Sacred Heart Church grounds –
Seward Ave & Freeman Ave.
-Saturday 3-4 & 5-11 pm
-Sunday 10 am-5 pm
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Germanfest Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4 pm Outdoor Holy Mass, in German
(Heilige Messe im freien, auf
Deutsch)
5 pm German Food Line, Bier Garten,
& Snack Bar
Authentic, homemade German
Sausage, Bratwurst,
Krautstrudel,
Dumplings w/Green Beans &
Ham, Noodles & Sage Balls,
Sauerkraut, German Coleslaw,
German Potato Salad,
& other delicious desserts. Bazaar: Silent Auction,
Jewelry Booth, Basket Booth,
Crafts Galore Booth,
T-Shirts & Souvenirs,
Pull Tabs, & more!
5-9 pm Children’s Inflatables,
Bouncy House & Mini-Train
5:30 - 8 pm Silent Auction
6:30-10:30 pm Live Polka Music with The Happy Players
11 pm Bier Garten closed,
Germanfest closes for
Saturday night
Sunday, June 7, 2026
8 am Indoor Mass at St. Joseph
10 am Indoor Mass at Sacred Heart
10 am German Food Line, Bier Garten,
& Snack Bar
10 am-3 pm Games: Fish Pond, Duck Pond,
Pop Toss, Toy Booth, Potty Toss,
Lolly Pops, Basketball Throw,
Goblet Toss, Plinko, Cake Walk,
Treasure Chest, Horse Race,
Children’s Inflatables,
Bouncy House, & Mini-Train. Bazaar: Jewelry Booth,
Silent Auction, Ice Cream,
Crafts Galore Booth,
Basket Booth, Pull Tabs,
T-shirts & Souvenirs, & more!
***German Food***
Food Line in the Die KirchenKeller (church hall) offers delicious, homemade German fare, including Sauerbraten, Pork & Sauerkraut, German Sausage, Knockwurst, Krautstrudel, Noodles & Sage Balls, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, & German Coleslaw. Also serving delicious Fried Chicken,
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Rolls, & delectable desserts!
10:30 am-1 pm Silent Auction
10:30 am-1:30 pm Live Polka Music with The Happy Players
11 am-2 pm Bingo - great prizes!
2 pm Oral Auction -
The Highlight of
Germanfest
Bid on quality items
donated by friends of
Sacred Heart-St Joseph
Parish
Event Drawings
$10,000. Cash prize. Winner is responsible for applicable taxes/fees associated with winning.
$1,000. Cash Drawings - $1 donation per ticket
Three $1,000 winners. Winners are responsible for applicable taxes/fees associated with winning.
• Drawing tickets available at Germanfest, church bulletin stands, & Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Rectory
• Cash Prize Drawings after the Oral Auction
• Invite your friends to the Facebook Event: Germanfest 2026
• Join us on Instagram, Snapchat, & Twitter
• Flyers, links, & information to share: SHStJCatholic.org
