Germania Society

Swung by for the last day of Christkindlmarkt last weekend. It was so fun! I wish we’d gone to every day of the market so we could really do some shopping. The stalls all featured authentic toys, gifts, food, wine, and people. It was refreshing to hear so many German accents in what’s thought to be such a homogenous, vanilla town. I love finding little pockets of culture like this throughout Cincinnati! Can’t wait to go back and check out what else they have going on.

We went to their Oktoberfest this past year with low expectations to be surprised by the authenticity, wonderful food and great atmosphere.
They had legitimate German wares as well as beer and food. The band was engaging with the crowd and it was a really good time.
Having been to the «real deal» and not wanting a drunkfest, this was the perfect family friendly venue. We’ll be back, repeatedly. :)

This group knows how to put on a party.
I have been to Oktoberfest as well as Mayfest at the Germania Park. They put on your more authentic German festivals. Good beer good food and good music. I always wait for the festival they put on.

Ok event — I had an expectation to see a large market and I saw a few tents. Price was very high and the setting was not very inviting. Would not return next year, will take my chances elsewhere.

This is more your classic, enjoyable, not so drunkfest, Oktoberfest.
First off Germania Park, is gorgeous, and the Society, really does a good job on the upkeep, which is also what the funds from Oktoberfest go towards. This is a definitely family friendly place.
Giant beer steins? check. Lots of German beer choices? check. authentic German food? check times like 15 different times. Games? Rides? Tug-​of-​war? Yes yes and seriously!
They do have the typical gambling tents that Cincinnati is used to seeing at festival. The Big 6 wheel, blackjack, poker, etc. And this year they even had a rat in (on?) a wheel game which was interesting, cool, and cute all at the same time! And yes I just called a rat cute. If you cause trouble here, they will kick you out. Major Plus! There’s a polka band going under a pavilion with a dance floor if you’re so inclined. And a booth where you can buy your normal fare. Need a hat? a new feather for said hat? a stein? shot glass? apron? You name it they most likely have it there. It’s all sorts of German regalia, that may or may not be themed for the weekend, but if you’ve been wanting there random German knick knack you can get it here.
They have a few beer and even wine tents or booths set up. And plenty of non-​alcoholic booths. The food numbers well above 20 different booths, and yes you can even get a giant pickle! If you’re looking for the not so crowded, not nothing but drunken Oktoberfest, this is the perfect one to enjoy a beer or 2, some music, friends, and a great evening out!