Activities will begin at noon at the church, 7621 Lake Norman Drive in Cornelius. All are invited to enjoy bratwurst, German side dishes and desserts. In addition to the food, there will be a games, cakewalks and an assortment of entertaining events for festival participants.

All donations collected during the event will go to the Pastor’s Emergency Relief Fund to help those in the congregation as well as others from the community who need assistance. The Greater Charlotte Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is helping to sponsor the event.