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Lancaster Liederkranz Fests
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents. 
Open to the Public - Rain or Shine!
Fests are a grand tradition in Germany. Lancaster Liederkranz Fests are sponsored events that are open to the public, held rain or shine, and bring joy to all who attend! 
Note: July Parrot Fest requires pre-purchased admission.
Please Note: 
- Only service dogs are permitted on fest grounds.
- Fests are cash only, ATM on premise.
- Outside food or beverages may not be brought on to fest grounds or parking facilities.
- Alcohol service to minors is prohibited. Please have ID available at entrance.
- Volunteering opportunities on our Volunteer Page
2023 Fest Schedule
The Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers Present
A German Sommerfest
Friday & Saturday
June 9 & 10, 2023
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents!
Open to the public - rain or shine!
An Oktoberfest-style celebration of traditional German food, beer, music, song & dance.
Hours:
Fri. 5:30-11 p.m.  -  Sat. 12:30-11 p.m.
Food until 9pm, Desserts until 10pm, Bar until 10:45pm

General Admission
Pay at the Gate (cash only, ATM on site)
$7 Adult, $2 Child (6-15 yrs), 5 & younger free
Or
Purchase Online by Eventbrite
Open seating under pavilion and tents

Note: Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Mt. Joy Food Bank and receive $1 off adult admission. Maximum $1 per Adult.
Volunteers will be needed, watch for sign-up.

Parking:
$10 on site at Clubhouse
Additional lot across the street at Old Auction Rd.
Shuttle TBD
Click for Fest Site Parking Map
Parking is not permitted along S. Chiques Rd. or along Old Auction Rd.

Please Note: 
Cash only event - ATM on site
Only service dogs are permitted
Alcohol service to minors is prohibited
Please have ID available at entrance gate
Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots.
Food & Beverages are purchased with our refundable F&B tickets. Tickets are available (by cash only) at two locations under the pavilion. Refunds must be made by end of the Fest.
LLK
The Lancaster LIederkranz Presents
Parrot Fest
NEW DAY! Saturday, July 22, 2023
Margaritaville at the Liederkranz!
Open to the public - rain or shine!
Pre-purchased admission required
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents!
Featuring the Surf-Rock sounds of Jimmy and the Parrots
Parrot Fest Tickets
Check back for ticket sales details

Music: Jimmy & the Parrots
Under pavilion, tents, and surrounding fest grounds
Lawn chairs are welcomed

Hours: 
5pm - Gates open
7-11pm - Jimmy and the Parrots
Food Served 5-9pm - Bar Open 5-10:45pm

Parking:
$10 on site at Clubhouse
Additional lot across the street at Old Auction Rd.
Click for Fest Site Parking Map
Parking is not permitted along S. Chiques Rd. or along Old Auction Rd.

Please Note: 
Only service dogs are permitted
Alcohol service to minors is prohibited
Please have ID available at entrance gate
Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots.
ATM on site
Food & Beverages are purchased at the Fest with our refundable F&B tickets. Tickets are available (by cash only) at two locations under the pavilion. Refunds must be made by end of the Fest.
LLK
The Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers present
Oktoberfest
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
September 15, 16, & 17, 2023
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents!
Open to the public - rain or shine
Lancaster's oldest, traditional Oktoberfest!
A celebration of German food, beer, music, song & dance.
Hours:
Fri. 5:30-11pm  -  Sat. 12:30-11pm  -  Sun. 12:00-6pm
Food until 9pm, Desserts until 10pm, Bar until 10:45pm (5:45 on Sun)
Open seating under the pavilion and tents.
German Food, Drink & Entertainment:
Food & Beverages are purchased with our refundable F&B tickets. Tickets are $1/1 and available for purchase (cash only) at two locations under the pavilion. They come in strips of 10 ($10). Purchase as many or few F&B tickets as you wish. Before you leave, you may return what you haven't spent for a full refund. Refunds must be made by end of the Fest.

General Admission:
Pay at the Gate (cash only, ATM on site)
$7 Adult, $2 Child (6-15 yrs), 5 & younger free
Exact change not necessary, but appreciated.
Or
Purchase online by eventbrite
Note: Eventbrite charges a small fee. Eventbrite purchases are non-refundable.

Parking:
$10 on site at Clubhouse
Additional lot across the street at Old Auction Rd.
Shuttle TBD
Click for Fest Site Parking Map
Parking is not permitted along S. Chiques Rd. or along Old Auction Rd.

2019 LNP Article: Oktoberfest Lancaster LNP 09.08.19 by Erin Negley

Please Note: 
Only service dogs are permitted
Alcohol service to minors is prohibited
Please have ID available at entrance gate
Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots.
Cash only - ATM on site
LLK
The Lancaster Liederkranz Presents
Christkindlmarkt
Sunday, December 10, 2023
11am to 5pm
Celebrate the season at our traditional German Christmas Market!

Craft & gift vendors, delicious fest food, and traditional German beverages outside under the pavilion & tents. Inside, seated dining also available. Open to the public - rain, snow or shine!  Admission is free.

Note: Check back for 2023 Vendor Interest Form
Hours:
Sun, Dec 10 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Event Information:
> Shop unique holiday gifts from over 30 local vendors
> Traditional German food at the pavilion. Seated, inside clubhouse dining also available.
> German beer and Glühwein (hot mulled spiced-wine)
> Pictures with St. Nick
> Children's playground
> Musical performances
> Bonfire with S'mores!
> Christmas tree lighting ceremony
> Kids Crafts and Kinder Shoppe inside the clubhouse lower level

> Read about our 2021 event in Merchandiser article by Cathy Molitoris

Parking:
> $10/car at both on-site lots (Clubhouse lot & lot across the street at Old Auction Rd).
       - Click for Fest Site Parking Map

> FREE off-site parking with continuous free shuttle bus transport.
       - Beginning 10:30 - Farm Credit, 15 Eby Chiques Rd, Mt Joy, 17552
       - Beginning noon - Chiques United Methodist Church, 1215 E. Main St, Mt Joy, 17552

Please Note:
Fest food & beverages are by cash only. Our yellow fest F&B tickets are not used at this event. 
Some gift & craft vendors may accept credit cards.
ATM on site (in clubhouse)
Only service dogs are permitted
Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots.
Alcohol service to minors is prohibited. Please have ID available at entrance.
Lancaster Liederkranz
Preserving German music, song, dance, language, customs, and culture since 1880.