Minnesota Oktoberfest

Enjoy brews, food, live music, fall harvest vendors and countless ways for the entire family to connect in the spirit of this annual fall German festival celebrating Bavarian culture. Get ready to toe tap and twirl for an unforgettable Oktoberfest experience including a robust live entertainment schedule happening in unison with the start of Oktoberfest in Germany.

Activities

There will be a host of activities for all ages: Photo ops with the Paulaner Monk on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday Only, there will be die Schweitzer Streicher in the Biergarten, a polka pirate show for kids and adults, a free expanded kids area and the Oktoberfest Markt.

Tuffy’s Wiener Derby: Friday only, beginning at 5 p.m., there will be dachshund races sponsored by Tuffy’s Treat Company. Looking to race your little, sentient sausage. Wursthund racers check in at 4:30 p.m. at on the Meadow in Central Park.

Food and Drink

Offerings available both Friday and Saturday: St. Peter pretzels homemade Apfelstrudel as well as the following food trucks: Deutschland Meats, B’s On the River, ”Kool” Sweets and Treats soft serve ice cream and more.

On Saturday only, St. Peter Lutheran Church will be offering their famous homemade Schnitzel Dinner. Also on Saturday will be Mid Life Coffee.

There will be beverages from Bembel German Cider, Cutwater Cocktails, Fountain Hill Winery, Fulton Seltzer, Jagemeister, Minneapolis Cider Co, Paulaner and 14 Hands Winery.