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🍻 Bring your appetite to Deutsche Tage on June 13-14! Our amazing vendors are serving up all your absolute favorite, au...
06/03/2026

🍻 Bring your appetite to Deutsche Tage on June 13-14! Our amazing vendors are serving up all your absolute favorite, authentic German and European eats all weekend long. From warm, salty pretzels and sizzling brats to fresh spätzle and homemade cakes, you definitely won't leave hungry!

Take a look at the delicious food vendors waiting for you:
🥨 Aki's Pretzels
🍥 Black Forest Inn
🥞 Burbach's European Pancakes
🌭 Gerhard's Brats
🌭 German Brat Haus
🍰 G*I's Homemade German Cakes
🥣 Jesse's Spätzle
🥜 Nuttin’ Like It
🥮 Ruhland’s Strudel

Free admission. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49BBzma!

🍽️ Craving a cozy, home-cooked German meal? Sign up for Stammtisch curbside happening on Tuesday, June 9! Pickup is at t...
06/03/2026

🍽️ Craving a cozy, home-cooked German meal? Sign up for Stammtisch curbside happening on Tuesday, June 9!

Pickup is at the G*I from 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Das Menü: rotisserie chicken, Harzer potato salad (creamy), cucumber and carrot salad, and a fruit tart. Last day to sign up for Stammtisch curbside is today at 3 p.m.!

👉🏼 To reserve your meal, call the office at 651-222-7027 or sign up here: https://bit.ly/4u9Tp79!

🍷 Don’t miss the second annual Weinfest at the G*I TODAY from 4–7 PM! 🍷 ✨ Enjoy an evening of German and Austrian wines,...
05/30/2026

🍷 Don’t miss the second annual Weinfest at the G*I TODAY from 4–7 PM! 🍷

✨ Enjoy an evening of German and Austrian wines, live music, lawn games, and summer fun on Summit Avenue. Taste 25 unique wines, most new this year, while enjoying the beautiful atmosphere of the G*I lawn.

Tickets include a reusable wine glass to take home.
$75 non-members | $65 members

Enjoy wines specially selected by Amy Waller, friend of the G*I and passionate wine sommelier, together with partners from The German Wine Collection, Thomas Liquors, New France Wine Company, and Small Lot Wine.

Special guest Jesse Becker MS joins us to celebrate spring with some of Germany and Austria's finest pours.

21+ | Rain or shine
👉🏼 Still time to buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4sshwNA

Prost! 🍻 🎵 Get ready for nonstop entertainment at Deutsche Tage (German Days)! From lively polka bands and traditional ...
05/29/2026

Prost! 🍻 🎵 Get ready for nonstop entertainment at Deutsche Tage (German Days)! From lively polka bands and traditional dancers to alphorns and the famous Beer Choir, we have an incredible weekend lineup you won’t want to miss. This year's festival celebrates Germany's vibrant choral tradition with sing-alongs and musical experiences that bring people together through song. 🎶

Grab your friends, grab a drink, and join the fun!

👇🏼 The Weekend Lineup 👇🏼
Saturday, June 13
11:00 AM – Bavarian Musikmeisters
12:00 PM – Rivers Ballet & Minnesänger
12:30 PM – Bavarian Musikmeisters
1:30 PM – Jimi the Polka Pirate
2:00 PM – Josh Eidsor
3:00 PM – Jimi the Polka Pirate
3:15 PM – Opera on Tap & St. Croix Valley Opera
4:00 PM – Twin Cities Horn Club
4:45 PM – S.G.Edelweiss
5:45 PM – Twin Cities Horn Club
6:30 PM – S.G.Edelweiss
7:00 PM – Beer Choir

Sunday, June 14
11:00 AM – Bavarian Musikmeisters
12:00 PM – Jimi the Polka Pirate & Alphorn
12:30 PM – Bavarian Musikmeisters
1:15 PM – Jimi the Polka Pirate & River's Ballet
1:45 PM – Josh Eidsor Band
3:15 PM – Jimi the Polka Pirate
3:30 PM – Beer Choir

👉🏼 Learn more: https://www.gaimn.org/dt2026entertainment-schedule

05/28/2026

Rosé season has officially arrived. 🍇 G*I Weinfest | May 30 | 4–7pm Nearly 30 wines. Live music. Yard games. One very good afternoon. Special guest Jesse Becker MS joins us to celebrate spring with some of Germany and Austria’s finest pours — and we’re saving you a glass. Grab your tickets before they’re gone → gaimn.org/events/weinfest $75 general | $65 members

✨ Become part of the St. Paul tradition by becoming a personal sponsor at Deutsche Tage! ✨ Deadline for personal recogni...
05/27/2026

✨ Become part of the St. Paul tradition by becoming a personal sponsor at Deutsche Tage! ✨

Deadline for personal recognition on the grounds is THIS FRIDAY, May 29!

Your support helps preserve and celebrate German heritage while bringing our community together through cultural experiences.

Sponsors receive exclusive perks and festival recognition, including:
- collectible Deutsche Tage 2026 pin
- limited-edition German flag socks
- one complimentary wristband (ages 21+, valid all weekend)
- two drink tickets
- a G*I leather luggage tag " I suffer from Wanderlust"
- personal recognition on the grounds

👉🏼 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3Qm9dWo!

🎶 Sunday, May 31 | 3-4 p.m. – Sing Along Celebration for All Ages 🎶 Wrap up our Dance, Music & Stories: A German Adventu...
05/26/2026

🎶 Sunday, May 31 | 3-4 p.m. – Sing Along Celebration for All Ages 🎶

Wrap up our Dance, Music & Stories: A German Adventure for Kids series with a joyful sing-and-dance celebration! Everyone will learn simple German songs, move to the music, and celebrate German culture together in a fun and welcoming environment.

Join our favorites Eryn Tvete, Ryan Charles Cihlar, and Jimi the Polka Pirate for an engaging and music-filled Sunday adventure! No prior German language experience needed—just come ready to sing, dance, and have fun!

Location: Landmark Center (courtroom 326)

Free, sign up below!
👉🏼 https://bit.ly/4eVXnN1

🍷 Raise a glass at Weinfest 2026! ☀️ The G*I’s second annual Weinfest returns Saturday, May 30, from 4–7 PM with wine ta...
05/26/2026

🍷 Raise a glass at Weinfest 2026! ☀️

The G*I’s second annual Weinfest returns Saturday, May 30, from 4–7 PM with wine tastings, live music, yard games, and an unforgettable afternoon celebrating German and Austrian wine culture.

Sample 25 wines, discover new favorites, and enjoy snacks available for purchase throughout the event. Enjoy wines specially selected by Amy Waller, friend of the G*I and passionate wine sommelier, together with partners from The German Wine Collection, Small Lot Wine, New France Wine Company, and Thomas Liquors.

Special guest Jesse Becker MS joins us to celebrate spring with some of Germany and Austria's finest pours.

$65 G*I Members | $75 Non-Members

Includes commemorative wine glass.
21+ only. All featured wines are available for purchase after the event through Thomas Liquors.
👉🏼 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4sshwNA

Calling all young chefs! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳“Kinder in der Küche!” (Kids in the Kitchen!) is back at Summer Camp this July 20–24 for ...
05/25/2026

Calling all young chefs! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

“Kinder in der Küche!” (Kids in the Kitchen!) is back at Summer Camp this July 20–24 for ages 8–12! From 9 AM–12 PM, campers will explore the delicious world of cooking with a fun German twist.

Led by experienced instructors, kids will learn essential kitchen skills, try new recipes, and discover the rich culinary traditions of Germany — all while having fun, making friends, and creating tasty dishes they’ll be proud of!

Spaces are limited — sign up today for a flavorful summer adventure!

👉🏼 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4dwJqnC

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301 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55102

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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(651) 222-7027

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