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!
Festival Schedule:
9:30 AM: Children's scarecrow 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 - 3 PM: Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. Free! (5th Ave & 2nd St)
11 AM - 2:30 PM: Oktoberfest music by the Biergarten Specials & Friends
1 - 4 PM: Chainsaw Wood Carver (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
