Oktoberfest in Wisconsin 2024

Bavarian Bier Haus - Glendale, WI - Sep 6 to Oct 6, 2024
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only for 5 consecutive weekends beginning in September. Head to Heidelberg Park and enjoy this event, featuring music from some of your favorite bands as well as new additions, plus delicious food and beer, free parking and kids area available.

Waupaca Oktoberfest - Waupaca, WI - Sep 13, 2024
Rocktoberfest is a spin on this Oktoberfest with lots of beer, wine, and German food. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Waupaca Breakfast Rotary Club.

Kohler Falls Oktoberfest - Sheboygan Falls, WI - Sep 13 to Sep 14, 2024
Sheboygan Falls Lions Club and the Kohler Police Athletic League teamed up for this annual event. German music, dance and food available. Games and contests include the 5K run/walk, teen battle of the bands, sheepshead tournament and cornhole tournament.

Waukesha Oktoberfest - Waukesha, WI - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
A taste of Deutschland in the heart of Waukesha in beautiful Frame Park! Nonstop music, food, and Sprecher products. Rain or ShineÂ… – most activities take place under the big music tent! Friday 5pm: Opening Ceremony and tapping of the Firkin. Saturday: Live bronze statutes, children’s parade, wurst bier biathalon, masskrugstemmen contest.

Lion’s Tale Oktoberfest - Neenah, WI - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Outdoor beer garden will feature 8 German-style beers, German wines & Root Beer, Hammerschlagen fundraiser game (Habitat for Humanity), contests (Best Polka Couple, Best Dressed, Stein Holding) and an awesome live music lineup on stage. The Boys & Girls Brigade of Neenah will be hosting a German-style Food Court with a variety of German Festival Foods (2 German Sausage sandwiches, Pulled pork on Pretzel bun, Soft Pretzels, etc), with all proceeds benefiting the Brigade.

Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest - Chippewa Falls, WI - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Annual event with 15,000 to 20,000 expected to attend this festival. The announcement of the Festmeister & Festmeisterin happens at noon at the Leinenkugel Brewery followed by the Golden Keg Procession to the grounds. 4 stages with over 30 entertainers including plenty of live music, dancing, magic tricks and a family fun stage. Live music includes both authentic German and polka style bands. Contests include Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, beer stein holding, sauerkraut eating, euchre card tournament and a German fashion show. Also learn about the German heritage, shop vendors and eat delicious German foods. For kids and families, there are games, art activities, inflatables, fashion show and other entertainment. Daily admission is $9 at the gate but three day admission wristbands are available pre-event only for $16 each. Free parking on Sunday. Sunday is all about the kids – with free admission for all age children. If you are looking to book a room the Country Inn is the official sponsor. All proceeds go to local charities.

Lorelei Inn Oktoberfest - Green Bay, WI - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Features beer, food including a famous only-made-once a year soup, and live polka music

The Bottle Room Oktoberfest - Green Bay, WI - Sep 21, 2024

Beloit Oktoberfest - Beloit, WI - Sep 21, 2024
Live music, and many German Beers will be featured as well as food vendors on site. Admission is $5, $1 children 4-11, under 4 are free. Held in Downtown Beloit.

Oktoberfest Three Lakes - Three Lakes, WI - Sep 21, 2024
Three Lakes Oktoberfest will offer a variety of food, entertainment, and vendors. Chefs from the Black Forest will be outside serving German Fare and – of course – plenty of German beer! A variety of vendors will have baked goods, crafted wares, live demonstrations, and more. The addition of games and friendly competitions provides ample reasons to visit the event.

New Glarus Oktoberfest - New Glarus, WI - Sep 26 to Sep 29, 2024
America’s Little Switzerland holds an annual German festival at the end of September. Keg tapping ceremony on Friday night at 9 PM. Antique tractor pull on Sunday. Fondue tasting and demonstration on Sunday afternoon. 5K run/walk on Saturday morning. Chainsaw carving, wagon rides and plenty of family fun. Sponsored by the New Glarus Brewery. Free admission to the festival tent all weekend long.

La Crosse Oktoberfest - La Crosse, WI - Sep 26 to Sep 29, 2024
The first Oktoberfest in La Crosse was held in 1961. Over fifty years later, it is still going strong. Activities include live music, Miss La Crosse/Oktoberfest, Festmaster’s Ball, parades, contests, and even a mud run. Location: South Side Festival Grounds – La Crosse St & 2nd St N, La Crosse, WI, 54602

Greendale Hay Days and Oktoberfest - Greendale, WI - Sep 28, 2024
Enjoy the fall season with the Greendale Lions Club, including pony rides and hay rides around the village, and an Oktoberfest biergarten.

Germantown Oktoberfest - Germantown, WI - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
Sponsored by the Germantown Historical Society. Authentic German food, great music, children’s activities, Dheinsville Dachshund Dash (Saturday 3-4pm), bake sale, classic car display (Sunday 12-3) & more. Free admission and parking.

Oddtoberfest - Columbus, WI - Sep 28, 2024
2-10pm. Meet local artists and authors, check out cool cars at the Oddto (auto) show, kids area, live polka music and more. Free admission

Appleton’s Oktoberfest - Appleton, WI - Sep 28, 2024
A mile of fun on College Avenue in Appleton, in what is described as Appleton’s largest block party. Live music, over 100 food vendors, Friday night classic cars at the License to Cruise, arts & crafts and family fun area with kid-friendly activities and entertainment. Location: College Avenue, Appleton WI

Milwaukee Oktoberfest - Milwaukee, WI - Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2024
A 3-day festival full of live German music, cornhole, entertainment, beer, and traditional German food, held at War Memorial Center. Enjoy live polka music all day long by local polka groups and a nightly concert when the sun goes down! The weekend’s activities include a bags tournament, weiner dog racing, the Miss Oktoberfest competition, a brat eating contest, stein hoisting competition, and so much more!

Dallas Oktoberfest - Dallas, WI - Oct 5, 2024
Pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, baseball, car show, beer at Valkyrie Taproom, food vendors, costume contests, weiner dog races, raffles and more

Cedarburg Oktoberfest - Cedarburg, WI - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2024
Annual event. Celebrate the ethnic heritage of the area with oompah music from authentic German bands, dancing, food and specialty beers. A huge tent is erected for the festival and a wooden dance floor allows you to polka. Specialty beers from Hofbrau, Hacker Pschorr, Leinenkugel and Bluemoon. Authentic German dinners include wiener schnitzel, bratwurst, currywurst and other dishes. Live entertainment includes the Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers, Tuba Dan, the Alte Kameraden Band, D’ Lustig’n Wendlstoana Dancers and the Cedarburg Civic Band. Live Glockenspiel show every two hours. Contests and games available for all ages including a sheepshead tournament (Sunday), best Lederhosen/Dirndl contest, sauerkraut eating contest and German Spelling Bee. Cars owned by members of the Milwaukee Region Porsche Club of America will also be displayed from Noon to 3 PM on Sunday. There are also many art exhibits within walking distance of the festival. Free admission and parking. It runs from 11 AM to 8 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Note: pets are not allowed on the festival grounds. Location: Community Center Parking Lot (W63 N641 Washington Avenue)

Our Lady of Lourdes Oktoberfest Artisan Fair - Milwaukee, WI - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
Primarily an arts and crafts fair with handcrafted products and quality art, but it does offer a beer garden, entertainment, and food.

Lake Geneva Oktoberfest - Lake Geneva, WI - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Family friendly event with food vendors

Elkhorn Oktoberfest - Elkhorn, WI - Oct 19, 2024
Walk around the downtown square to see over 100 crafters and vendors showcasing handcrafted items, antiques, produce and plants, home party consultants and more. Enjoy a car show, kids zone, food vendors, chili coof-off, live entertainment and more.

Oktoberfest at the Schwabenhof - Menomonee Falls,, WI - Sep 22 to Sep 24, 2023
Keg tapping and imported beer on tap, live performances, and more

Essen Haus Oktoberfest - Madison, WI - Sep 16, 2023
This is a German restaurant and trinken halle with 16 German biers on tap throughout the year. They’ve been holding an event for more than 30 years. Live music, brat and pie eating contests, beer races, outdoor dance floor, Hammer Schlagen and kids tent for their annual one day event in mid-September. Location: 514 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

8th Street Ale Haus Oktoberfest - Sheboygan, WI - Sep 15 to Sep 16, 2023
German music, food and fun!

Oktoberfest at Tapped on the Lakeshore - Two Rivers, WI - Sep 14, 2023

Old Settlers Oktoberfest - Salem, WI - Sep 9, 2023
Food, beer & wine, live music, alphorn players and a German dance crew, the D’Oberlanders. There will also be a classic car show, wiener dog races, stein hoisting competition, free kids games, tractor rides, pumpkin painting, raffles and more! Free admission and parking!

Oktoberfest at the Lake Geneva School of Cooking - Lake Geneva, WI - Oct 1 to Oct 10, 2021
There is no better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than with German beer, German food and a traditional German “prost”! Several opportunities to celebrate including Oktoberfest Thrill of the Grill, Oktoberfest at the Farmer’s Market, and two Oktoberfest Dinner Time, Wine, Time classes where you can discover how to create juicy, tender, fall inspired meals. If you would like to celebrate with the family, head to the Oktoberfest Sunday Family Supper where you can enjoy all the fabulous food without the fuss.

Oktoberfest Marshfield WI - Marshfield, WI - Sep 25, 2021
Held at Wenzel Family Plaza, stop by for live music, outdoor games, food and drink specials, and hand-crafted Oktoberfest micro-brews!

Oktoberfest at Kemper Center - Kenosha, WI - Sep 18, 2021
Enjoy traditional German food, entertainment provided by a 20 piece show band and fine German beer! Hundreds come each year to enjoy “The Best Party in Kenosha!” Located on the soccer field south of the Kemper Center, the event starts at 4pm and ends at 9pm. Funds raised during Oktoberfest support and sustain the Kemper Center.

Oktoberfest Fundraiser - Evansville, WI - Oct 19, 2019
Craft beer and cider tastings at Creekside Place