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SF’s “German Day” Festival in Golden Gate Park (2026)

Sunday, September 27, 2026 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free all day

Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA 94118

Event Details

🇩🇪 Save the Date – SF German Day 2026! 🇩🇪
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 27, 2026, as we celebrate SF German Day in beautiful Golden Gate Park!
Join us for a day of German culture, music, food, dance, beer, family activities, and community as we bring a taste of Germany to the heart of San Francisco. Whether you have German roots, love German traditions, or are simply looking for a fun day in the park, everyone is welcome!
Live music and performances
German beer from Standard Deviant Brewery
Wines from Beringer and Gundlach-Bundschu wineries
🥨 German Pretzels, Sausages, Döner Kebab, and Pastries
🪗 Cultural exhibits and local organizations
‍‍‍ Family-friendly activities for all ages
Free admission!
Come celebrate the German-speaking community in the Bay Area and enjoy a festive day filled with Gemütlichkeit in Golden Gate Park.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11am-4pm
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park band shell and music concourse
Learn more and stay up to date with event announcements at www.sfgermanday.org
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

German Day in Golden Gate Park 2026

at

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park band shell and music concourse

Open to the public and free of charge

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

on the band shell stage including The Deutscher Musikverin of San Francisco,

The Golden Gate Park Band,

German Singing Groups and German Schools

INFORMATION BOOTHS

featuring San Francisco Bay Area German-American Organizations

BIERGARTEN

featuring German beers from Standard Deviant Brewery

and

heritage German wines from Beringer and Gundlach-Bundschu wineries.

Authentic GERMAN SAUSAGES, DÖRNER KEBABS, PASTRIES and PRETZELS

FOOD TRUCKS are also located behind the band shell

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AREA

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free all day
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Live Music, Oktoberfest
Venue: Golden Gate Park Bandshell
Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA 94118

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