Herbsfest

formally German Day Cleveland

Become a Vendor

Share your products, food or services with guests celebrating German heritage and fall traditions at Herbstfest. We welcome vendors who can help create a festive, family-friendly experience for the community.

Interested vendors must complete an application for consideration. Space is limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

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Introducing Herbstfest!

Celebrate German heritage, music and tradition at Herbstfest celebrating German Day, presented by VIVA Bavaria. This family-friendly fall festival brings Northeast Ohio’s German and Austrian communities together for an afternoon of live entertainment, traditional performances, games, hayrides and plenty of gemütlichkeit.

Event Details

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026

Noon to 6 p.m.

German Central Organization | Parma, OH

  • Herbstfest is more than a fall festival. It is an opportunity to gather with family and friends, celebrate the traditions passed down through generations and experience the music, dancing and community that make German culture so special.

  • Admission is $5 for adults ages 16 and older. Children younger than 16 receive free admission.

  • Indoor performances, outdoor entertainment and games are included with admission. Horse-drawn hayrides require an additional ticket.

  • Yes. Herbstfest offers traditional music, dancing, games and activities for guests of all ages.

Event Details

Outdoor Fall Activities

Live performances, Cornhole, Nagelschlagen, Pumpkin tic-tac-toe and other free games and activities.

Horse-Drawn Hayrides

Take in the fall scenery during a horse-drawn wagon ride.

  • $10 for adults ages 16 and older

  • $5 for children ages 15 and younger

  • $25 for a family of two adults and up to three children younger than 16

Hayride tickets are separate from event admission.

Main Hall Schedule

12:30 p.m. | Parade of Flags and national anthems

1 to 5 p.m. | Performances by Northeast Ohio’s German and Austrian folk groups, including traditional dancers and choirs

Enjoy live music throughout the celebration from Deutsche Musik Verein.

  • “Herbstfest was a wonderful way to celebrate our German heritage as a family. The music, dancing and parade of flags made the day feel truly special.”

  • “There was something for everyone, from the traditional performances to the games and hayrides. It was welcoming, affordable and such a fun fall event.”

  • “We loved seeing so many local German and Austrian groups come together. The atmosphere was lively, the traditions felt authentic and we cannot wait to return.”