Authentic Polka Music by Day; German Bier Hall by Night October 5, 2013 in the parking lot of the Dockside Tavern.
Guten Tag!! The Fourth Annual Oshkosh Oktoberfest is in the parking lot of the Dockside Tavern (Corner of 6th & Oregon) on Saturday October 5th. Come and enjoy great German music, German food, and German Culture.
To kickoff the Fourth Annual Oshkosh Oktoberfest, we have a Tapping of the Oktoberfest Beer Keg ceremony. Join us at 2:00 PM as Oshkosh Mayor Burk Tower taps our ceremonial keg.
Oshkosh Oktoberfest 2K will be a beer run/walk from Oregon Street bridge to Main Street bridge utilizing the new Riverwalk for a total of 2 kilometers or 1.25 miles. We encourage everyone to dress in costume (preferably German, but definitely tasteful). Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, in both individual and group categories. Participants will make the loop with four beer stops. All participants MUST be over 21 and have proper identification showing proof of age. Each person will receive four free beers, a commemorative Oshkosh Oktoberfest beer stein, or our Oktoberfest shirt (while supplies last.) Entrance fee is only $15 dollars in advance or $20 day of the run. The Oktoberfest 2K Bier Run starts at 11:00 a.m. (Registration at 10:00 a.m.) Saturday, October 5th. Register in advance online, at Dockside Tavern, Barley & Hops Pub, Peabody's Ale House, or at Run Away Shoes.
Download FormFor a fourth year we will host the running of the wieners. Dachshunds only are allowed and encouraged to compete. We are also very pleased that the area Dachshund rescue organization will join us. Race starts 3:00 on Saturday October 5th. There is no charge to enter your dog, but donations to the Midwest Dachshund Rescue is encouraged and appreciated. Register your dog at the race tent, starting at 1:00.
On Saturday, you will have the opportunity to compete in our annual Oshkosh Oktoberfest Olympics. Several different competitive games, including our Barrel Rolling contest, Masskrugstemmen (Beer Stein Holding) contest, and Stein Relay races. There will also be Frankfurter Eating contest. All for great fun and a chance to win some great prizes.
The Oshkosh Oktoberfest is a FREE Community Event and everyone is welcome. If you are intending to drink alcohol, you will need to provide a valid ID and obtain wristband.
The Fourth Annual Oshkosh Oktoberfest will feature a German Brass Band, and some high powered Polka-Rock bands. Oshkosh's own Copper Box will join us! Rain or shine, the weather's fine under the heated Oktoberfest Bier Tent sponsored by Hacker-Pschorr and Paulaner Breweries.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Registration begins for Bier Run and Costume Contest (No Minors) |
| 11:00 AM | Oktoberfest 2K Bier Run and Costume contest begins |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Hard Drive |
| 12:00 PM | Oktoberfest Olympics begin Barrel Rolling Contests Masskrugstemmen (Beer Stein Holding Contests) Stein Relay Races |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM AND 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Tuba Dan Band |
| 2:00 PM | Tapping of the Oktoberfest Ceremonial Keg with Oshkosh Mayor Burk Tower |
| 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Blaskapelle Milwaukee |
| 3:00 PM | Running of the Wieners - Dachshund Races |
| 5:00 PM | Frankfurter Eating Contest |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Copper Box |
| 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Greg Waters and the Broad Street Boogie |
Blaskapelle Milwaukee
Copper Box
Greg Waters and the Broad Street Boogie
German Wine Tastings and German Bier Tastings will be available for those of age. Children's Playland Area and Cultural Displays will be going on all day.
The Fourth Annual Oshkosh Oktoberfest is in the parking lot of the Dockside Tavern
October 5, 2013
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