FAQ
Common questions about the Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival — meals, parking, tickets, and more. For festival policies on allergies, alcohol, photography, and related topics, see our Rules & Disclaimers.
The sausage (beef, pork, and seasonings), kraut (cabbage and salt), green beans (beans, pepper and sausage drippings) and mashed potatoes (without gravy) are gluten free. The rest of the meal contains gluten.
Sales start at 9am. You can arrive earlier to get in line and enjoy the experience of meeting other guests.
If we have sausage and/or kraut left after the dinner, we will host a post dinner sale in the parish center on Monday, November 9, 2026. Watch social media for updates.
All booths accept cash and checks. Many booths (but not all) also accept credit cards. We also have a processing fee for all card transactions of 2.7% + $0.05 per transaction. There will be several ATM's on-site.
Dinner Tickets will be available onsite at the Ticket Booth on November 7, starting at 9am. We will not be selling tickets online.
We have plenty of accessible parking spaces. Most of our parking is in a grass field, which may become muddy during inclement weather. Please keep this in mind when deciding what you'll be driving to come visit us.
Yes, our accessible parking is in front of our school and church on Visitation Rd.
The Marketplace — also known as the "Bazaar" — opens at 9am. It features homemade crafts including quilts, potholders, wooden toys, and Christmas ornaments; baked goods, candy, jams, and jellies; a vintage jewelry booth and plant sale; games and activities for kids; and much more. A small area features Dutch and Christmas items. Hosted by our Altar Society and Parent's Club.
The dinners to go drive-through opens at 11am. It is difficult to confirm how long it takes but it tends to be the busiest when it opens and later in the day. We do offer a walk-up option for dinners to go.
No. We only allow service animals as defined under the ADA. Our festival takes place on school and parish grounds, where pets are not permitted. Because food is available throughout the event, we want to maintain a sanitary environment.
No, we do not ship. Bulk sausage is sold exclusively on the day of the Festival and is available while supplies last. If any remains after that day, updates regarding additional sales will be provided on social media.
No, we do not take pre-orders. We sell on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of our Festival.
No. Bulk sausage and sauerkraut are only available for purchase at bulk sausage and sauerkraut sales area, which open at 9am on the day of the festival and remain open until sold out. On the event day, the chat feature on the app or website can provide updates regarding line length and product availability.
Accessible parking is available near the lines. Individuals who are unable to attend or walk up often have family members or friends do their bulk shopping for them. If sausage or kraut is still available after the dinner, sales will take place in the parish center on Monday, November 9, 2026. The parish center is accessible.
We advise against bringing recreational vehicles, as parking is limited and we accommodate several buses from various retirement communities. Located in a rural area, our available parking is situated in a field that may become muddy during inclement weather. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted.
No — our marketplace is hosted by our Altar Society and Parent's Club as fundraisers for their respective organizations.