German-American Society celebrates two events — German Day and Oktoberfest — on Sept. 20 & 21. It is the 140th German Day in Omaha. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment.
Admission on is $7; kids under 13 free with guardian. Shuttle parking at Buildertrend, 11818 I St., will be available.
Schedule of activities
Friday, Sept. 20, 5 p.m. to midnight
- 5 to 9 p.m. – Traditional German foods available
- Music by Barry Boyce Band (North hall 7-11 p.m.), Ken Janak Orchestra (South hall 5:30-11:30 p.m.), Polka Police (North tent 6-10 p.m.)
- Hammerchlagen & Stein Slide games held in South parking area
Saturday, Sept. 21, noon to midnight
- 12:15 p.m. – Sängerchor (Musical Opening) – North Hall
- Noon-6 p.m. – Kids Games – West side out front
- Noon-9 p.m. – German Wine Booth (bar), North Parking Lot
- Noon-10 p.m. Cultural & Fest Merch Sales – North Hall & North Parking Lot
- 12:15-6 p.m. – Festhaus-Musikanten Brass Band – North Hall
- 12:30-4:30 p.m. – The Ken Janak Orchestra – South Hall
- 1 & 3 p.m. – Schnurrpuppen Marionettes – West side out front
- 1-4 p.m. – Face Painting – West side out front
- 2 p.m. – Die Singenden Wanderer (Folk Songs) and Tapping the Keg – North Hall
- 2-6 – “Polka Express” – North Tent
- 3-3:45 p.m. – Heimat Tänzer German Folk Dancers – North Hall
- 6-10 p.m. – Rip Tide Refugees – North Tent
- 6-6:45 p.m. – Heimat Tänzer German Folk Dancers – North Hall
- 7-11 p.m. – Barry Boyce Band – North Hall
- 8 p.m. – Men’s and Ladies Bierkrugstemmen (Stein Hoisting) – North Hall
- 8-10:30 p.m. – “Polka Express” – South Hall
