55th Annual Bockbierfest

Prost! Join us for the 55th Annual Bockbierfest on Saturday, April 26 starting at 3 PM, Sacramento’s one and only authentic celebration of spring! Savor rich, malty bockbier, sway to traditional music, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. Dust off your Lederhosen or Dirndl and prepare for an unforgettable evening. Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss out! [Event Flyer Link] [More Info Link]

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For 170 years, the Turn Verein (pronounced “TOORN-fair-ine”) has served as the center for German traditions in Sacramento. Founded in 1854, our historic club is where locals with German ancestry—and those with an interest in German culture—congregate to socialize, study German language, celebrate, exercise, and carry on revered German customs. This includes Sacramento’s first, best, and biggest annual Oktoberfest celebration.

Originally a gymnastics club (that’s what Turn Verein means in German), the Sacramento Turn Verein is the oldest still-active institution in the capital city—and continues to uphold the organization’s original mantra: Frisch, Fromm, Fröhlich, Frei (Lively, Pious, Merry, Free).

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