Guttenberg GermanFest

08/25/2026

Celebrate community, health and heritage with the 5k Run & Walk sponsored by the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics on Saturday, September 26th. Everyone is welcome and the view is pretty good too!Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/130457/germanfest-5k-runwalkdash

08/22/2026

New contest alert! And this one takes a little time to ferment. 🤣Who will win the title of the Best Sauerkraut?
See comments for more details.

08/19/2026

One of the many fun things about Germanfest is the contests. Last year we got asked to host a Sauerkraut Contest, but we just couldn't get it organized fast enough! But this year, we are Proper Prior Planning! So start looking up Oma's recipes so you can win!
Sauerkraut
German Desserts
Germam Potato Salad

08/15/2026

Vroom vroom...let's GO! German🇩🇪 car enthusiasts come join the fun! It's the 35th year of Germanfest in Guttenberg, Iowa and we are rolling out the fun (and the barrels). 🍻
If you want to join the car crew and you have questions, please private message Mike Bauer aka Pops.

08/11/2026

We are looking for vendors for the 35th Annual Germanfest Celebration. The vendor agreement can be found here: https://cityofguttenbergia.gov/index.asp?SEC=C0CD4ED1-3D7A-4FBE-91B5-AA8DA92C96F8&DE=42643D2F-63B6-4A51-9EE8-3E82788C622A

07/23/2026

🏃‍♀️🎉 Run for a Cause at the GermanFest 5K! 🎉🏃‍♂️
Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes and join us for one of Iowa's most scenic 5Ks along the beautiful Mississippi River in historic Guttenberg!
Every step you take helps support the GMHC Family Resource Center Endowment, ensuring local individuals and families continue to have access to vital programs and services for years to come.
Make it a family tradition:
🎈 Kids' Inflatable Dash at 8:50 a.m.
🏃 GermanFest 5K begins at 9:00 a.m.
🍺 Enjoy GermanFest with authentic food, polka music, Wiener Dog Races, an arts & crafts market, beer tasting, family activities, and more!
Sign up today and be part of a race that gives back to our community.
🔗 Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/130457/germanfest-5k-runwalkdash

Germanfest 5K Run/Walk/Dash 131 S River Park Dr, Guttenberg, IA 52052 - Start your GermanFest celebration with a scenic run (or… - September 26, 2026

07/10/2026

The last weekend in September we will be celebrating the 35th Annual Germanfest in Guttenberg, Iowa. That's a lot of years for a volunteer lead event and truly something to celebrate! Events like this don't happen without a team of people and a lot of generous sponsors. Join us in sponsoring something really special.

05/14/2026

We are excited to announce the winner of the 2026 Germanfest Logo Design Contest! Holly Friedman you did awesome. One of our favorite elements is the background landscape featuring Guttenberg's cityscape from the river! Oh, and the tapper!

Mark you calendars today for the 35th Annual Guttenberg Germanfest Celebration, September 25th and 26th!

04/10/2026

Deadline Extended! Last call for your chance at 2 free admissions to Germanfest! Send in your artwork by Monday, April 13th. Winning submission will be notified via email.

04/09/2026

We would love to have you as a vendor at Germanfest. Send us a message at [email protected] and we will get you an application.