HAUBSTADT — The annual Haubstadt Sommerfest is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Tri-State area this Thursday.
According to a press release, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for all ages, featuring a community parade, the high-energy Laufenfest 5K, nightly live music, and Southern Indiana’s finest Bierstube. Organizers say the event serves as the ultimate weekend destination for families, runners, and festivalgoers from across the region.
“The Haubstadt Sommerfest is where community tradition meets unbeatable weekend fun,” the Sommerfest Committee said in a statement. “Whether you are here for the rides, the competitive races, or just to catch up with neighbors over great food and cold drinks, we invite everyone to come out and plan their perfect Sommerfest weekend with us.”
The full 2026 schedule of activities has been released, detailing the three-day celebration:
Thursday, June 18
- 5:00 PM – Rides & Food Booths Open
- 7:00 PM – Bierstube Opens
- 8:00 PM – Main Stage Live Music: Lindsey Williams
- 12:00 AM (Midnight) – Bierstube Closes
Friday, June 19
- 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Laufenfest Packet Pickup (South Stage)
- 5:00 PM – Rides & Food Booths Open
- 7:00 PM – Bierstube Opens
- 8:00 PM – Main Stage Live Music: Happy New Month
- 12:00 AM (Midnight) – Bierstube Closes
Saturday, June 20
- 6:00 AM – Laufenfest Race Registration
- 8:00 AM – Lil’ Dutch Run
- 8:20 AM – Laufenfest 5K Run
- 8:25 AM – Laufenfest 5K Walk
- 11:00 AM – Laufenfest Bierstube Ends
- 1:00 PM – Annual Sommerfest Parade (Note: The traditional parade route remains unchanged this year)
- 5:00 PM – Rides & Food Booths Open (Note: Select rides and food booths will open early immediately following the parade)
- 7:00 PM – Bierstube Opens
- 8:00 PM – Main Stage Live Music: That’s What She Said
- 12:00 AM (Midnight) – Bierstube Closes
