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Lancaster Liederkranz Fests
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents. 
722 S. Chiques Rd., Manheim PA 17545
Our Fests are 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--details below.
Please Note: 
- No Dogs are permitted on premises; this includes pavilion, parking area, and all fest grounds.
- No Outside Food or Beverages may be brought on to fest grounds or parking facilities.
- Alcohol service to minors is prohibited. Please have ID available at entrance.
- Fest Food & Bev by cash only, ATM on premise.
- Member Volunteering opportunities on our Volunteer Page
2025 Fest Schedule
The Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers Present
A German Sommerfest
Friday & Saturday
June 13 & 14, 2025
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
Sat, 6pm - Duck Race on the Chiques

Open seating under pavilion, tents, and fest grounds.

General Admission:
Pay at the Gate (cash only, ATM on site)
- $10 Adult - age 21 and older
- Free for all under age 21
Exact payment not necessary, but appreciated.
Or
Purchase online by Eventbrite (sale date TBD)
Note: Eventbrite purchases are non-refundable.

Note: Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Mt. Joy Food Bank and receive $1 off adult admission. Maximum $1 per Adult. Online ticket purchases will be given a $1 F&B ticket.

Parking:
$10 on-site at the clubhouse parking lot
Free parking across the street from the clubhouse
Click for Sommerfest Parking Map
Parking is not permitted along S. Chiques Rd. or along Old Auction Rd.

Please Note:
- No Dogs permitted on premises
- Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots
- Cash only event - ATM on site
- Alcohol service to minors is prohibited
- Please have ID available at entrance gate
- Food & Beverages are purchased with our refundable F&B tickets. F&B tickets are available for purchase (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
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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
2024 Parrot Fest Flyer
2024 Parrot Fest Food & Bev Menu

General Admission Tickets available through Eventbrite

Parrot Fest:
Music by Jimmy & the Parrots with warm-up by the Tropical Sunz
Under the pavilion, tents, and surrounding fest grounds
Lawn chairs and pop-up tents are welcomed on grass areas

Age Restriction:
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted at Parrot Fest

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

Parking:
$10 per car at the clubhouse parking lot
Free parking lot across the street.
Parking is not permitted along S. Chiques Rd. or along Old Auction Rd.

Please Note: 
- No Dogs permitted on premises
- 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 gate
- Food & Beverages are purchased with our refundable F&B tickets. F&B tickets are available for purchase (by cash only) at two locations under the pavilion. Refunds must be made by end of the Fest.
- ATM on site
LLK
The Alpenrose Schuhplattler Dancers present
Oktoberfest
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
September 19, 20, & 21, 2025
Outside under the Pavilion and Big Tents!
722 S. Chiques Rd., Manheim PA 17545
Open to the public - rain or shine
Lancaster's oldest, traditional Oktoberfest!
A celebration of German food, beer, music, song & dance.

Interested in being an Oktoberfest vendor?  Email the Club for information:
info@lancasterliederkranz.com
2024 Menu and Program of Events

Hours:
Fri. 5:30-11pm  -  Sat. 12:30-11pm  -  Sun. 12:00-6pm
Food until 9pm (5pm Sun), Desserts until 10pm (5pm Sun), Bar until 10:45pm (5:45 on Sun)
Open seating under the pavilion and tents.

Masskrugstemmen - Steinholding Competition:
Men's and Women's competitions. Register to compete at the Fest. Winners will be eligible to compete in the PA State Steinholding Championship at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA.

General Admission:
Pay at the Gate (cash only, ATM on site)
- $10 Adult - aged 21 and older
- Free for all under age 21
Exact payment not necessary, but appreciated.
Or
Purchase online by Eventbrite (sale date TBD)
Note: Eventbrite purchases are non-refundable.

Parking:
$10 per car at the parking lot at the clubhouse
Free Parking at the lot across the street from the clubhouse
Click for Oktoberfest parking map

Free Shuttle Bus Parking - Saturday only!
  - Chiques United Methodist Church - 1215 East Main Street Mount Joy, PA 17552
  - Farm Credit - 15 Eby Chiques Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552

Note: 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: 
- No Dogs permitted on premises
- Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots
- Cash only event - ATM on site
- Alcohol service to minors is prohibited
- Please have ID available at entrance gate
- Food & Beverages are purchased with our refundable F&B tickets. F&B tickets are available for purchase (by cash only) at two locations under the pavilion. Refunds must be made by end of the Fest.
LKK
The Lancaster Liederkranz Presents
Christkindlmarkt
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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.
Hours:
Sun, Dec 14 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Event Information:
 - Shop unique holiday gifts from over 30 local vendors
 - Fest food & beverages outside at the pavilion. 
 - Seated, inside dining also available in the clubhouse.
 - German beer and Glühwein (hot mulled spiced-wine.)
 - Pictures with St. Nick & Ruprecht
 - Children's playground
 - Musical performances
 - Bonfire with S'mores!
 - Kids Crafts and Kinder Shoppe inside the clubhouse lower level

 Read about our event in 2021 Merchandiser article by Cathy Molitoris

Parking:
$10 per car at two on-site lots: Clubhouse lot & across the street from the clubhouse
       - Click for Christkindlmarkt 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

Please Note:
- No Dogs permitted on premises
- Outside food or beverages may not be brought onto fest grounds or parking lots
- 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 vestibule)
- Alcohol service to minors is prohibited. Please have ID available at entrance.

Lancaster Liederkranz
722 S. Chiques Rd., Manheim PA 17545
717-898-8451 (after 4pm only) | info@lancasterliederkranz.com
Preserving German music, song, dance, language, customs, and culture since 1880.