Come for the Party, Join the Parade

On the second Friday and Saturday in August, visitors are invited to enjoy a taste of Germany in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Maysville, Kentucky.

Maysville Oktoberfest celebrates our German heritage with:    

- Live Traditional Music
- Traditional German Folk Dancing
- German Biers
- German Wines and Schnapps
- Authentic German Cuisine

Enjoy a variety of children and adult events,  Come dressed in traditional German and Bavarian costume and join the fun. You just may end up being a part of the Royal Court!  Start the day off with the Wiener Dogs Races for our 4-legged friends!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 8th 2025

5-10 pm: Food, Bier, and Retail Booths Open
6-10 pm: The Klaberheads Main Stage at Second Street & Market
7 pm: 5K Run/Walk at Rotary Park Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates
8-8:30 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition at Second Street Mall
8:30-9 pm: Lo Sawing Competition at Second Street Mall

Saturday, August 9th 2025

10:30 am: Wiener Dog Races Registration and competition at Rotary Park Sponsored by the BuffaloTrace Humane Society
12-10 pm: Food, Bier, and Retail Booths Open
1-4 pm: German Auto Show-Off/Second St. Sponsored by Bürgermeister David Cartmell
3-5 pm: Maysville's Got Talent Performance Main Stage at Second Street & Market
4:00 pm: The Madcap Puppets presents Monsters of Baseball Second Street Mall Sponsored by McDonalds of Maysville
4:30-7:30 pm: Strolling Origami Artist, Strolling Magician, and Stilt Balloon Artist for kids and adults!
4:45 pm: King & Queen Contest Registration and Competition at 5 pm Corner of Second & Market Sponsored by Merle Norman Studio
5:45 pm: Opening Ceremony/Keg Tapping Come Join the Parade! Gather at the Main Stage.
6-8 pm: Stein Dash Sponsored by Stober Drives of Maysville
6-10 pm: Polkawagen Main Stage at Second Street & Market
8-8:30 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition at Second Street Mall
8:30-9 pm: Log Sawing Competition at Second Street Mall

Date: August 8 - 9, 2025

Hours:

Friday: 5 - 10 pm, 
Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm

Location:

Historic Downtown Maysville,
Second and Market Streets,
Maysville, KY 41056.

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