German Fest

German Fest (German Fest Milwaukee) is an annual German cultural festival held on the Summerfest grounds along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The official site describes it as one of the largest German festivals in North America, with authentic food, culture, and entertainment.

Next edition (official site, retrieved 2026-09-30): 45th Annual German Fest — July 30 – August 1, 2027. Confirmed on the homepage hero (“German Fest 2027 … July 30th – August 1st”) and on the Dates & Hours “Future Dates” section (“2027 45th Annual July 30 – August 1”). Homepage notes dates are subject to change; day-level dates are published.

Past 2026 edition (not used for this listing): The Dates & Hours page still lists the 44th Annual as Friday July 24 – Sunday July 26 with daily hours. As of 2026-09-30 that edition is past. CMS leftover dates of 2026-06-18 are incorrect and were not used.

Venue (official Getting Here page): Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (also called the Summerfest grounds). Homepage and About copy place the festival on the lakefront / Summerfest grounds.

Hours for 2027: Not yet published on the official site (published hours on Dates & Hours apply to the 2026 weekend only). Not invented here.

Contact (official Contact page): Year-round office — German Fest Milwaukee, W140 N5761 Lilly Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051. Phone 414-464-9444. Email info@germanfest.com.

Sources: https://germanfest.com/ ; https://germanfest.com/info/dates-hours/ ; https://germanfest.com/info/getting-here/ ; https://germanfest.com/info/contact/