About this Event
Welcome to the 153rd Annual Volksfest at Cannstatter in Philly!
ALL ARE WELCOME to join us at the Philadelphia region's largest and nation's oldest German Festival at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein! It will be 3 days filled with "Oktoberfest Style" fun, food, and festivities that won't disappoint! Get ready to enjoy traditional German music, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and exciting games. Whether you're a longtime attendee or a first-timer, there's something for everyone at this year's Volksfest. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars and bring your friends and family along for a week-end to remember!
The Volksfest is open to the public and family friendly!
- Saturday 8/30 from 12:00pm - 10:00pm
- Sunday 8/31 from 12:00pm - 10:00pm
- Monday 9/1 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission Cost at the Gate:
- $10 for one day
- $15 for two days
- $20 for all three days
The Volksfest is the primary fundraiser for the Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein. All proceeds from the event benefit the club and the wide range of local organizations, charities and causes that the club supports.
Ample free parking is available at the Cannstatter and in the yard across the street.
Held every year since 1873, the Cannstatter Volksfest is a Labor Day Weekend tradition celebrated by many generations of Philadelphians. Visitors enjoy notoriously great German and American beers and wines. A wide range of typical and hard to find authentic German food will be available such as Bratwurst, Leberkäse, Schnitzel, Maultaschen and Kassler Rippchen along with tasty American staples such as hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries, grilled chicken and potato pancakes, beer nuts and cotton candy.
Nonstop live German and American party music will be provided by Philly's own Heimatklänge and joined by The Adlers from New York. Fans of Lederhosen and Dirndls will love the traditional folk-dance performances by the award-winning GTV Almrausch. The family-friendly environment has exciting rides and activities for kids of all ages. A variety of vendors will offer a wide range of locally-sourced and imported German crafts, authentic costume clothing and beautifull gifts.
The Cannstatter’s iconic 3-story tall “fruit column” will once again be lovingly decorated with real fruits and vegetables. The historic column celebrates our heritage and the bounty of the year. It takes over a week to build by countless volunteers and is always an amazing sight to behold.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, United States
