Join us at Plattduetsche Park Biergarten for Original Enzian's 51st Annual Bavarian Festival! We invite you and your family to immerse yourselves in the rich German culture and heritage that has made this festival a beloved tradition for half a century.
LI Bavarian Festival 2025
Event Overview
Our Bavarian Festival will feature an array of lively activities, delicious food and drinks, and traditional music and dance. Stroll through our vendor area to discover unique treasures and souvenirs. Take part in exciting contests and attractions for both adults and children, including games, arts and crafts, and more.
Saturday June 7th & Sunday June 8th 2025
Gates open: Saturday at 2 PM | Sunday at 12 PM
Location: Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
Admission: Adults - $12 | Seniors & Vets - $10 | Kids 12 & under – Free!
About Original Enzian
Original Enzian is one of North America’s oldest traditional German folk dancing groups. This not-for-profit organization is comprised of a group of German/Bavarian-speaking immigrants that came to share the traditions and culture of their former homeland through music and dance, as well as blending with new ones from America.
Original Enzian, a proud member of the PVV, is dedicated not only to preserving the Bavarian Schuhplattler dance and cultural traditions – but in fostering lifelong friendships among young and old.
Food & Drinks
It just wouldn’t be a Bavarian festival without the delicious food and beer to wash it down! Sample perfectly seasoned and cooked bratwurst on a pretzel bun with sauerkraut or our giant 10 oz. Bavarian pretzel imported directly from Munich, made even better by adding warm craft beer cheese. Go super traditional with potato pancakes, house-made by Executive Chef Herbert Aigner following a traditional recipe. We have more traditional and modern menu choices, so there’s something for everyone. It all goes great with a German beer; you have your choice of several different styles on tap. For those who like a lighter beer, Krombacher Hell or a Schöfferhofer Grapefruit fits the bill. Try a Heffeweisse from Erdinger, a more traditional lager like Spaten or a nice smooth dark beer like Krombacher Dunkel.
A Coffee/Cake Booth is available, providing a variety of desserts from Riesterer’s Bakery, coffee and tea.
Don’t miss the returning "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet—
A crowd favorite that offers a curated selection of authentic German fare in one convenient dining experience.
Activities for Children and Adults
The Long Island Bavarian Festival is perfect for families, with plenty of fun activities and entertainment for children and adults of all ages!
Children Activities
• Bouncy House and Giant Slide Inflatables*
• Spin Art and Sand Art Stations – let your creativity shine!
• Candle Making
• Carnival-Style Booths with opportunities to win prizes
• Face Painting
• And More!
*Inflatables require a POP (Pay One Price) bracelet. Weather permitting, the inflatables will be available on Saturday (3pm – 7pm) & Sunday (1pm – 5pm). Come early to take advantage of the POP bracelet!
Adult Activities
Strong Man: Show your strength while trying to ring the bell! A carnival-style competition with the opportunity to win a beautiful beer stein.
Maβkrugstemmen: Compete against a friend to see how long you can hold a pitcher in your outstretched arm without spilling or lowering your arm.
Darts: Test your accuracy for a chance to win multiple prizes.
Bavarian Triple Crown: Participate in ALL 3 activities above (at a discounted price) to accumulate points and play as often as you want! At the end of each day, a winner takes home a Plattduetsche Park Restaurant gift certificate!
Bier Stein Holding Competition Each Day!
For those interested in showing off their strength/skill, we will have a daily Bier Stein Holding competition for both Men and Women. Contenders need to register; the entry fee will include a FREE bier stein filled with beer. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Competition time will be ~7:30pm on Saturday and ~5:00pm on Sunday.
Bavarian Fest 2025 Vendors
Event Schedule
All times are approximate
SATURDAY, JUNE 7th
2:00 PM - Gates Open
2:30 PM - Music by the FOEHRER MUSIK FREUNDE (until 6:00pm)
3:00 PM - Inflatable Rides available till 7:00pm
3:15 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Hütertanz / Hat Dance
- ORIGINAL ENZIAN- Siebenschritt Tanz / 7-Step Dance
4:45 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Hofbräuhaus Tanz
- ORIGINAL ENZIAN (Kinder) – Unterwestner / Pat-A-Cake Dance
- Children’s Ice Cream Parade (starting at main dance floor)
6:00 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Steirer Figurentanz / Flirtation Dance
6:30 PM - Music by THE SPITZBUAM (until 10:30pm)
7:00 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Madlradl / Women’s Wheel
7:30 PM - “Bier Stein Holding” Competition (Women & Men)
* Register at the Hospitality Booth
9:00 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Kronentanz / Crown Dance
10:30 PM - Announcement of Raffle Winners
SUNDAY, JUNE 8th
12:00 PM - Gates Open
12:30 PM - Music by THE SPITZBUAM (until 4:15pm)
1:00 PM - Inflatable Rides available till 5:00pm
1:30 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Hütertanz / Hat Dance
- ORIGINAL ENZIAN (Kinder) – Siebenschritt Tanz / 7-Step Dance
3:00 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN (Kinder) Unterwestner / Pat-A-Cake Dance
- Children’s Ice Cream Parade (starting at main dance floor)
4:15 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Hofbräuhaus Tanz
- ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Madlradl / Women’s Wheel
4:30 PM - Music by FOEHRER MUSIK FREUNDE (until 7:30pm)
5:00 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Steirer Figurentanz / Flirtation Dance
5:45 PM - “Bier Stein Holding” Competition (Women & Men)
* Register at the Hospitality Booth
7:30 PM - ORIGINAL ENZIAN – Kronentanz / Crown Dance
8:00 PM - Announcement of Raffle Winners
Festival Tickets
General Admission/Entry
Adult (13 & Over)
$12
Seniors/Veterans
$10
Children (under 13)
FREE
VIP "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet Experience
For our 51st anniversary, Original Enzian is partnering with the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant to offer a VIP "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet Experience. Each day (Saturday from 5:30pm till 7:00pm & Sunday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm), you are invited to partake in a buffet like no other. Please click on “Info & Menu” for further details.
Info & Menu
A bracelet will be provided upon admission for each person purchasing a VIP “Taste of Bavaria” Buffet Experience reservation ticket.
Start Times:
Saturday (5:30pm till 7:00pm); Sunday (3:30pm to 5pm). There will only be one sit-down session each day for a duration of 1½ hours. Advance ticket purchases for the VIP “Taste of Bavaria” Buffet Experience may not be interchanged to the other day (a Saturday reservation is for Saturday and a Sunday reservation is for Sunday).
We will have signage at the Bavarian Festival to direct reservation holders to the VIP buffet.
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Buffet and imported beer and house wines for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Buffet:
Cold cut platter and obatzda cheese dip (board chef’s choice) –
Cambozola, brie & Gruyere cheeses, Black Forest ham, Hildesheimer liverwurst, cervelat & sliced landjäger served with bread
Bavarian Potato Soup Station –
top it with sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese and/or scallions
Roasted quarter chicken
Mini pork shanks – served with gravy
Weiss wurst
Schnitzel Station: Chicken and wiener schnitzel –
served with Jäger gravy, Champignon gravy or Zigeuner gravy
Spätzle Bar – build your own käsespätzle
Toppings: cheese, bacon, sliced bratwurst, crispy onions, pork gravy, sauerbraten gravy, green onions
Potato dumplings
Sauerkraut
Pretzel rolls with sweet mustard
Potato salad
Cucumber salad
Dessert: Apple strudel
ADULT (21 and older)
$72.00
Includes admission to the Bavarian Festival ($12.00) plus a reservation to the VIP "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet Experience
YOUNG ADULT (13 to 20)
$52.00
Includes admission to the Bavarian Festival ($12.00) plus a reservation to the VIP "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet Experience (no alcohol)
JUNIOR (under 13)
$23.00
Includes a reservation to the VIP "Taste of Bavaria" Buffet Experience (no alcohol); admission to the Bavarian Festival is FREE for this age group.
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Merchandise
Merchandise can be purchased online (with your admission tickets) and at the Bavarian Festival (while supplies last).
Commemorative T-Shirt
S, M, L, XL - $14.00
2XL - $16.00
3XL - $18.00
Past Bavarian Festivals
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Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate German culture and heritage with us at the 51st Annual Bavarian Festival. We look forward to seeing you there!
