Oktoberfest actually began as a royal wedding in Munich, Germany on October 12, 1810. In the years following the wedding, all the appreciative Bavarians in and around Munich held anniversary celebrations until, about ten years later, the celebrations turned into annual Oktoberfests.

Mark Your Calendars

Join the fun at our Oktoberfest here in Parma, Ohio on
September 6 & 7 2024.  

Observe the colorful heritage, culture, music, and dances of the German people. Our own unique version of this legendary event offers something for the whole family, and for both the young and the young-at-heart.

Gemuetlichkeit

German Central’s Oktoberfest, which was first held in 1999, provides a golden opportunity to get together with old friends and form new acquaintances. Enjoy the delicious food, flowing beer, and Gemuetlichkeit.

Oktoberfest actually began as a royal wedding in Munich, Germany on October 12, 1810. In the years following the wedding, all the appreciative Bavarians in and around Munich held anniversary celebrations until, about ten years later, the celebrations turned into annual Oktoberfests.

Mark Your Calendars

Join the fun at our Oktoberfest here in Parma, Ohio on
September 6 & 7 2024.  

Observe the colorful heritage, culture, music, and dances of the German people. Our own unique version of this legendary event offers something for the whole family, and for both the young and the young-at-heart.

Gemuetlichkeit

German Central’s Oktoberfest, which was first held in 1999, provides a golden opportunity to get together with old friends and form new acquaintances. Enjoy the delicious food, flowing beer, and Gemuetlichkeit.

Enjoy an evening of German music, food and dancing! Featuring performances by the S.T.V. Bavaria dancers and singers.

Dinner is served from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, program beings at 7:30PM

Dinner includes: Schnitzel, Spaetzle, Red Cabbage, Torte and Coffee

Stick around after the performance for music and entertainment by Die Ünprönöüncëäblës!

Tickets are $32 for adults and $19 for children (12 and under)

CONTACT:
Anita Fjeldstad at 440-315-4566 OR Monica Sako at 216-440-2179

EMAIL: tickets@stvbavaria.org

Join us for our annual Bierfest, a night full of music, entertainment and great food!

Dinner includes Schnitzel, red cabbage, spätzle and gravy, and dessert. Note: We do not offer a children’s menu. We offer smaller portions of our meal for guests 12 and under.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tickets are $30 for adults and $17 for children 12 and under.

Please contact Melanie Hetzel to purchase tickets. Her email is mhhetzel@gmail.com and her phone number is 216-704-6474.

Join us for our annual Bierfest! We are offering various ticket options:

1) In-person: This ticket included dinner and performances by S.T.V. Bavaria singers and dancers! Dinner includes Schnitzel, Wurst, Red Cabbage and Spätzle. $30 adults, $17 for 12 and under. (Children’s dinner is the same menu, in smaller portions). Note: We are limiting the capacity of our in-person ticket to 250 people.

2) Livestream and dinner: This ticket includes dinner (Schnitzel, Wurst, Red Cabbage and Spätzle) and a live-stream viewing of the live event and viewing of the band after the performance. Dinners will need to be picked up from the Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center between 5:30PM and 7:00PM. Ticket holders for this event will be emailed a link and password to view the broadcast. $25 per person (no children option)

3) Livestream only: This ticket includes the live-stream viewing of the live event. Ticket holders for this event will be emailed a link and password to view the broadcast. The live stream will include viewing of the band after the performance. $15 per person.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Please contact Melanie Hetzel to purchase tickets. Her email is mhhetzel@gmail.com and her phone number is 216-704-6474.

Join for our 2021 Virtual Bratwurstessen!

$20 ticket includes Bratwurst dinner (two bratwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, apple strudel catered by das Schnitzelhaus) and a virtual performance by S.T.V. Bavaria with entertainment by Alex Meixner

$10 ticket includes a virtual performance by S.T.V. Bavaria with entertainment by Alex Meixner ONLY

All dinners are premade and ready to be reheated at your convenience.

Dinners must be picked up from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church located at 5665 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

A link to our virtual performance will be sent to the email provided on March 6 before 3:00p.m.

CLICK HERE for a printable version of our flyer

Stop by and grab a schnitzel dinner then head home to view our Virtual Bierfest at 7:30p.m.! A link will be emailed directly to you. THIS EVENT IS PRE-ORDER ONLY AND SALES HAVE ENDED. If you would still like to support our club, please consider making a general donation on our home page. Thank you!

$20 Dinner ticket includes schnitzel, sauerkrat, Brötchen, warm potato salad and apple strudel. Dinners are to be picked up on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 from 4pm - 6pm at: North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church 5665 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted, OH 44070

We are delighted to present the German Day Cleveland Story...

German-American Day (German: Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag) is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6. The holiday, which celebrates German American heritage, commemorates the date in 1683 when 13 German families from Krefeld, near the Rhine, landed in Philadelphia.

This year, German Day Cleveland will be celebrated on October 4 from 1:00 to 6:00 at the German Central at 7863 York Rd in Parma, OH. Stay tuned for regular updates regarding schedule of performers and other details!

German Day Cleveland is the local celebration of German heritage. Our goal is to celebrate our shared heritage with local German-American cultural organizations and clubs that preserve our heritage, celebrate our culture, and share our music, song, and dance.

At the German Day Cleveland event, German cultural groups of the greater Cleveland area will be performing throughout the day. We will have the oompah bands, singing groups, and traditional dancers.

Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen and Dirndl - just not at the same time.

Plated bratwurst and schnitzel dinner served from 5:30PM to 7:00PM with performances by S.T.V. Bavaria singers and dancers. 50/50 raffle ad Mädel Jäger for your listening and dancing pleasure!

For tickets contact Melanie Hetzel at 216-704-6474

Join us for an afternoon of German and Austrian folk songs, music and comedy! We'll have traditional Hausmusik, comedy sketches and a performance by the S.T.V. Bavaria Schuhplattlers.

A light sandwich, coffee and homemade baked goods will be served and are included in your ticket price.

TICKETS

$17 Adult/$12 Students

For tickets contact Kenny Ott at 216.299.7967 or Marianne at 440.390.3500

A festive evening with a delicious schnitzel dinner followed with a performance by S.T.V. Bavaria singers and dancers. Stick around after the show and enjoy Die Lustigen Almdudler for your listening and dancing pleasure!

TICKET INFORMATION:

Contact Melanie Hetzel at 216-704-6474

Tickets are $28 for adults, $15 for children (ages 3yr-15yr). Children under the age of 3 are free.

STV Bavaria will be performing at 2:00PM and 4:15PM

We are delighted to present the German Day Cleveland Story...

German-American Day (German: Deutsch-Amerikanischer Tag) is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on October 6. The holiday, which celebrates German American heritage, commemorates the date in 1683 when 13 German families from Krefeld, near the Rhine, landed in Philadelphia.

This year, German Day Cleveland will be celebrated on October 6 from 1:00 to 6:00 at the German Central at 7863 York Rd in Parma, OH. Stay tuned for regular updates regarding schedule of performers and other details!

German Day Cleveland is the local celebration of German heritage. Our goal is to celebrate our shared heritage with local German-American cultural organizations and clubs that preserve our heritage, celebrate our culture, and share our music, song, and dance.

At the German Day Cleveland event, German cultural groups of the greater Cleveland area will be performing throughout the day. We will have the oompah bands, singing groups, and traditional dancers.

Don't forget to wear your Lederhosen and Dirndl - just not at the same time.