Utica Maennerchor Bavarian Festival

The Utica Maennerchor will once again present its annual Bavarian Festival Friday through Sunday, July 19, 20, and 21 at 5535 Flanagan Road. The fun kicks off at 5pm on Friday with the official tapping of the keg! Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

This dynamic three-day festival features German craft vendors, raffles, children’s games, people in colorful traditional clothing and more. Lots of traditional music, dance and live performances will take place each day. If it’s the German food and beverages you’re craving, be prepared to indulge in Black Forest Cherry Torte (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) at the popular cakebooth and other German fare including imported beer, a variety of wursts withsauerkraut, liverwurst, limburger, sauerbraten sandwiches, German potato salad and more.

Don’t miss the great entertainment by the Bavarian Brothers Band from Massachusetts. They bring  years of musical experience, German traditions and high-impact entertainment in an exciting stage show for the entire family. Yodeling, cow-bell ringing, Alpine Horn playing and authentic Bavarian folk songs can be expected. The Utica Maennerchor’s Edelweiss Schuhplattlers will entertain each day with traditional folk dancing.

Admission is $5 each day or $10 for a three-day pass. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. This family friendly event has something for everyone and is the major fundraising event for the club which has served the Mohawk Valley community for the last 159 years. In 2023, close to 4,000 people attended this event from throughout the state and the northeast.

For more information, visit https://uticamaennerchor.com or the Utica Maennerchor Facebook page.