German American Cultural Center

German American Cultural Center The GACC, founded 25 years ago, is an interpretive center celebrating the German immigrants who settled in southeast Louisiana starting in the 1700s.

It has a small museum and a genealogy research room, both open to the public, free of charge.

A 30-voice men's choir from Germany will give a FREE concert at 7 pm on Monday, May 11, at St. Joseph Church in Gretna, ...
05/09/2026

A 30-voice men's choir from Germany will give a FREE concert at 7 pm on Monday, May 11, at St. Joseph Church in Gretna, 610 Sixth Street. The choir, from Glückstadt, Germany, will include works sung in both English and German, ranging from sacred works and spirituals to popular songs, such as “You Raise Me Up,” “Love Me Tender,” and “Sweet Caroline.” Don't miss it!

Our Maifest Beer Garden that was scheduled for Saturday May 9 has been postponed due to the weather. It will now be held...
05/08/2026

Our Maifest Beer Garden that was scheduled for Saturday May 9 has been postponed due to the weather. It will now be held on Saturday May 16, from 10 am to 3 pm on our parking lot at 6th Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. German beer, brats, sauerkraut, pretzels and music. PROST!

Saturday, May 17 is the Maifest Beer Garden at the German-American Cultural Center! Join us to hear German bands and pur...
05/13/2025

Saturday, May 17 is the Maifest Beer Garden at the German-American Cultural Center! Join us to hear German bands and purchase fresh baked pretzels, grilled brats, our homemade sauerkraut and German beer and wine. 10 am to 3 pm at 6th Street and Huey Long Avenue. Prost!

11/11/2024

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna hosted a wonderful concert on November 3 by Gesangverein Concordia, a men’s choir from Abenheim, Germany.

German music is in the air in Gretna! It’s the German-American Center’s annual Oktoberfest. 10-3 at 6th St and Huey Long...
10/19/2024

German music is in the air in Gretna! It’s the German-American Center’s annual Oktoberfest. 10-3 at 6th St and Huey Long Avenue. Beer, brats and pretzels! Prost!

Gretna, are ready for Oktoberfest? This Saturday, October 19, is the German-American Center’s annual beer garden on the ...
10/15/2024

Gretna, are ready for Oktoberfest? This Saturday, October 19, is the German-American Center’s annual beer garden on the parking lot at 6th Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. From 10 to 3 we will be grilling brats, baking pretzels and serving homemade sauerkraut along with German beer and wine. Join us under the oak trees! Prost!

10/06/2024

Important … If you’re coming to Gretna Fest today, link your credit cards to your wristband! Credit cards transactions are NOT happening! Wristbands only!

German Village is busy at Gretna Fest! The celebratory keg was tapped at noon today with public officials there to toast...
10/05/2024

German Village is busy at Gretna Fest! The celebratory keg was tapped at noon today with public officials there to toast the event. Grilled brats, baked pretzels and German beer on draft until 10 pm tonight. Sunday, 11-7.

10/04/2024

Our Gretna Fest Bier Garten got rained out the first day! But tomorrow we’ll have grilled brats, fresh baked pretzels and German beer on tap. Visit us on Huey Long between Second and Third Street.

Hungry for pretzels or brats? Thirsty for ice cold German draft beer? Come to the German Bier Garten at Gretna Fest! Pro...
10/04/2024

Hungry for pretzels or brats? Thirsty for ice cold German draft beer? Come to the German Bier Garten at Gretna Fest! Prost!

Address

519 Huey P Long Avenue
Gretna, LA
70053

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(504) 363-4202

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