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Welcome to the most wunderbar time of the year—New Glarus Oktoberfest! Get ready to don your dirndls and lederhosen as we bring the spirit of Bavaria to Wisconsin. From September 26-29, our charming Swiss village transforms into a lively celebration filled with craft beer, exceptional music, traditional Swiss & German treats, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Whether you're here for the bratwurst, the beer, or the unbeatable festive vibes, New Glarus Oktoberfest is the place to be. Prost!
Thursday, September 26
Dirndl Day - Authentic German Style Oktoberfest - wear your dirndls and lederhosen!
6 PM: Beer Tent Opens
6 PM - 10 PM: Polka Music by Steve Meisner Legacy Band
8:30 PM: King and Queen Contest
You could be Oktoberfest royalty for the weekend! Wear your best Oktoberfest attire and enter to win cash prizes and free beer!
Friday, September 27
4 PM: Beer tent, food stands, and craft vendors open
4:30-6:30 PM: Music by The Family Business
7 PM: Tap the Wooden Keg!
New Glarus Brewing Co. taps a wooden keg of Staghorn Octoberfest
7:30-11 PM: Music by Madison County
Saturday, September 28
9:30 AM: Children's craft and free cookie with New Glarus Public Library under the festival tent
11 AM: Beer tent, food stands, and craft vendors open
11 AM - 2:30 PM: Oktoberfest music by the Biergarten Specials & Friends
11 AM - 3 PM: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Free! (5th Ave & 2nd St)
1 - 4 PM: Chainsaw Wood Carving by Zoli’s Woodcarving (6th Ave & Hwy 69)
3 - 5 PM: Try an Alphorn! Proceeds go towards buying new ones for the high school.
3:30 - 6:30 PM:
People Brothers Band
4:30 - 7 PM: Swiss Church Kilby Supper, tickets required (18 5th Ave)
7 PM: Tap the wooden keg annual Oktoberfest event!
New Glarus Brewing Co. taps a wooden keg of Staghorn Octoberfest
7:30 - 11 PM:
Boogie and the Yo-Yoz
Sunday, September 29
10:30 AM until gone: Free cheese tasting by Chalet Cheese Haus & Alp & Dell Cheese
11 AM: Beer tent, food stands, and craft vendors open
11 AM - 2:30 PM: Music by Rare Element
11 AM - 3 PM: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Free! (5th Ave & 2nd St)
Noon - 3 PM: Free Petting Zoo (Chamber Depot, 418 Railroad Street)
3 - 6 PM: Music by The Jimmys
