2026 Special Events
The Binghamton German Club hosts many public events over the course of the year. All of them are open to members and to the public. Don your Lederhosen and Dirndls and join us for one or all (or just come as you are)!
Brats on the grill
What goes better with brats and beer than pretzels
Brats on the grill
Brats ‘n Brews 'n Bands
Friday, May 15th, June 19th, August 21th: 5:00p-10:00p
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Join us for our monthly celebration of the iconic German combination of sausages and beer. Our Picnic Grounds will be open. A live band will be playing. There’s plenty of room for all, with over 30 picnic tables under our big tents!
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A dinner consisting of Bratwurst and side dishes will be available starting at 6:00pm.
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The bar will be selling delicious German beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
Eggs, sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes are the core of each breakfast
Hard at work cooking and serving pancakes
Eggs, sausage and all-you-can-eat pancakes are the core of each breakfast
Breakfast in the Woods
Mon, May 25th, Sat, July 4th, Mon, September 7th: 8:00a-11:00a
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On the mornings of the summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, the German Club serves up a delicious outdoor breakfast in our wooded Picnic Grounds.
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Menu: Scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, bread and all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes; along with unlimited coffee and tea.
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The bar will be selling Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, Wine and an assorted selection of your favorite German “breakfast” Biers.
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Come and experience… “Little Germany in the Woods of Binghamton.” – the only outdoor breakfast in Broome County!
A variety of tasty beers are on tap
The tents provide protection from the elements
A German band spin the tunes
A variety of tasty beers are on tap
Sommer Biergarten
Saturday July 25th: 5:00p-9:00p
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Bier, bier, bier… (pronounced – ‘beer’). Enjoy a summer afternoon and evening of German beer, German food, and live German entertainment at our own club Picnic Grounds …Rain or Shine!!!
A la carte menu: An assortment of wursts, German side dishes and desserts will be available. View the full menu on our Facebook Page.
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The bar will be selling a large selection of German Brews (wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks will also be available).
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Travel to Germany without the air fare, and enjoy German entertainment in Binghamton’s backyard!
A highlight of the festival is the beer stein hoisting contest
Oktoberfest eats
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 19th: 2:00p-8:00p
The best and most famous German festival of the year comes to Binghamton as we join with Munich and celebrate Oktoberfest. Wear your favorite Lederhosen and Dirndl, or just come as you are and become German for a day.
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A la carte menu: An assortment of wursts, German side dishes and desserts will be available.
The bar will be selling a variety of German beers, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
Activities:
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Bier Stein hoisting contest! …Traditional Bavarian!
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Prost!
The upstairs ballroom
Land in jail if you get caught stealing candy
Harvest Festival
Saturday, November 7th: 5:00p-9:00p
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Our Harvest Festival rounds out our annual parties. Delight in a Germanic atmosphere in our upstairs ballroom, complete with a wooden dance floor. A live band will spin the tunes and a full dinner will be served.
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The ever popular Thieves Dance returns! We create a canopy of tree branches within arms reach above the dance floor. Within this canopy are hidden many goodies. Dancers will delight as they can easily reach up and gather these prizes, however they must be wary of the ever watching eyes of the Polizei (police). The Polizei are ever vigilant, so don’t get caught filching the goods otherwise you’ll get arrested and locked up in the Germania Jail. Bring friends…! …you’ll need them to bail you out!
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Menu: Sauerbraten, German side dishes and dessert.
The bar will be selling German beers, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
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The treat tables
Mummy dogs for the kids (or kisa at heart)
The treat tables
Hometown Christmas
Saturday, December 5th: 12:00p-4:00p
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The German Club opens its doors to participate in the annual Kirkwood Hometown Christmas event. Come make your own pretzel. Other activities for the kids are available to entertain them while their pretzels are backing.
No fee for pretzel making or activities. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase.
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