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NEW THIS YEAR! Admission includes samplings from 45+ craft breweries at no additional cost

PLUS an authentic 05.L German beer stein.

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Put on your lederhosen, DAS BOCK! New York's Original Lager Festival™ returns to the famed Plattduetsche Biergarten, Long Island, Saturday, May 17th from 12pm-5pm!

Das Bock™ offers everything an authentic German beer festival has & then some!

Featuring more than 45 breweries from across the state, the unique event offers enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in craft beers of all styles, with a focus on a variety of traditional lagers.

Discover German food, flavors, and music, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! Industry professionals, from brewers to brewery owners, are excited to share their knowledge and craft with you. 

Come celebrate the kick-off to spring with the closest thing you can get to going to Germany, without actually going to Germany!

NEW THIS YEAR! General Admission INCLUDES SAMPLINGS from 45+ craft breweries at NO additional cost PLUS an authentic 05.L German beer stein.

Read on for more details. See you there, prost!

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Das Bier! 

Enjoy bocks, lagers, & craft beers of all styles from your bona fide german bier mug! More than 45 breweries from across the state are excited to share their tasty brews with you.

 

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Das Musik!

Raise a stein and dance to the rhythm! Sip on New York craft beer while a live band fills the air with authentic German tunes.

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Das Essen (Food!)

Great food deserves to be paired with great food! Fill your belly with traditional german eats including brats, giant pretzels & more.

Stein Holding Contest

Stein Holding Contest!

Put your strength and endurance to the test at the Stein Holding Contest! Raise a full stein of beer and see how long you can hold it steady - bragging rights and fun guaranteed!

Scroll for list of 45+ participating breweries!

45+ Participating Breweries

Experience a wide variety of unique and award-winning beers from across the state at Das Bock! From bock beers to lagers, sours to IPA's, souts to kolsch ales - this festival offers something for every palette.

Stay tuned - More Breweries to Be Announced!

Festival Details:

  • Date: Saturday, MAY 17, 2025
  • Time: 12PM - 5PM
  • Festival Location: Plattduetsche Beer Hall (indoors) & Biergarten (outdoors).
  • Address: Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY, 11010

General Admission

$55 Advance | $65 at Gate

Includes:

  • Entry to the festival.
  • Commemorative 0.5 liter glass bier stein.
  • NEW THIS YEAR! Craft beer samplings INCLUDED in admission - no additional cost!
  • Enjoy live music, games, food vendors & more!

Designated Driver Tickets - $15

Available at the gate. Includes admission and access to DD lounge.

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Festival Policies

  • This is a 21+ event. All attendees must show valid photo ID at the door. All attendees, including designated drivers, must be 21 or over to attend this event. No exceptions!
  • Admission non-refundable
  • No re-entry
  • Children and babies are not permitted.
  • Dogs are not permitted. If you have a service dog contact accessibility@newyorkcraftbeer.com.
  • NYSBA and participating breweries have the right to refuse service to any attendee to demonstrates signs of inebriation.
  • Service fees apply to online ticket orders.

Click here to view the Code of Conduct and full Festival Policies.

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proceeds

New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are fundraising events produced by the New York State Brewers Association whereby profit is used to directly support the craft beer industry.

With almost a decade of experience, Think NY, Drink NY® festivals are produced with highest level of care and professionalism, with the goal of providing a truly authentic craft beer experience for all.