Turn Verein Celebrates Bockbier from Germany at the 56th Annual Bockbierfest Saturday April 18th, 2026
Turn Verein Celebrates Bockbier from Germany at the 56th Annual Bockbierfest
One day only
Tickets will be available at the door during the event.
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Spring starts in earnest with the annual celebration of the famous Bockbier coming to the Sacramento Turn Verein on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. This traditional Bockbierfest will present authentic German Bockbier from Germany, great German music and a variety of German foods. Wonderful German dancing music will be provided by local favorite bands, plus special performances of German traditional dances by the Alpentänzer Schuhplattler.
One day only in 2026, our building is 100 years old!
Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. with all activities available to enjoy until 11:00 p.m.
Food and drink available upstairs, downstairs and in the Biergarten. German dance music will be provided in the Main Hall by The Gruber Family Band. Outdoor Biergarten music by the Alpenmeisters. AKAlive! will perform upstairs in our Banquet Hall. The Turn Verein’s delicious Kaffeehaus serves specialty desserts and the outdoor Biergarten will have unique Bockbier from Germany plus our wonderful curry wurst.
Pre-purchase admission is $25 for adults, children up to 12 years, $5.00. Adult tickets at the door $30 if available.
German Food, Bockbier from Germany, Biergarten, Wine, Champagne, & Kaffeehaus
The Sacramento Turn Verein, founded in 1854, moved to its present location in 1925. Now recognized as the center of German culture in Sacramento, the Turn Verein, the oldest still-active institution in Sacramento, supports six special-interest sections and hosts several monthly and annual events to foster German culture. Additional information may be found on the Turn Verein website at www.sacramentoturnverein.com
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