Fasching 2026: Saturday, February 21
Please note: Fasching is a completely pre-ticketed event! All guests planning to attend must purchase a ticket online in advance. This event has sold out the previous 4 years and we expect it to do the same in 2026. Tickets are now on sale!
About Fasching
Fasching is the Roman Catholic Shrovetide carnival celebrated in German-speaking countries. There are many regional differences concerning the name, duration, and activities of the carnival. It is known as Fasching in Bavaria and Austria, Fosnat in Franconia, Fasnet in Swabia, Fastnacht in the Mainz area, and Karneval in Cologne and the Rhineland.
At the GACSRI, we celebrate Fasching each spring with Karnival-style festivities that include costumes, live music, food, drink, and merriment!
2026 Event Details
Join us on Saturday, February 21 for our annual Fasching celebration! This will be a completely pre-ticketed event and tickets will only be sold online. This event has sold out the previous 4 years!
Live music will be provided by one of the GACSRI's favorites: the Bavarian Brothers Band! Doors open at 6pm and the Bavarian Brothers take the stage at 7pm.
There will be a cash/credit bar available with a special Lenten season German beer on tap. The Ratskeller kitchen will also be open serving Bierocks for $8 each and a Jambalaya for $15 per bowl. Burgundian Waffles famous Liège waffle dishes will also be available!
A costume contest will also be held with prizes for the winners, so we recommend everyone dress up!
