Prost! And welcome.

Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style with Des Moines’ 19th Annual Oktoberfest, now in beautiful Water Works Park. 

You bring the dirndl and lederhosen, we’ll supply the Bavarian beers, ‘kraut and everything you need to get into the spirit.

Yes, there’s lot of beer. plus so much more.

Beer

First we tap the golden keg. Then start sipping, 'cause there are dozens of German beers for you to try.

Food

Bratwurst, schnitzel, pork, oh my! Give all the traditional German dishes a try. And don’t forget your pretzel necklace! 

Music

Polkas over here, German drinking songs over there. Festive live music will accompany you all weekend.

Competitions

Prepare your arms! The Stein Holding {Masskrugstemmen} Contest and Bier Maiden competitions will test your talents.

Games

We’ll have all your favorite German games including Koenigschlagen, stein pong, cornhole (mais loch) & more!

Silent Disco

Perhaps its origins aren’t entirely Bavarian, but our silent disco is sure to be authentically FUN. 

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

3:00 pm - Tapping of the Golden Keg with FREE BEER

3:00 pm - Malek’s Fishermen Band

5:00 pm - Jim Kucera

7:15 pm - DTKK Polka

8:00 pm - Silent Disco Begins

9:00 pm - Bier Maiden Contest

10:00 pm - Polka Police

1:00 am - Doors Close

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 23

12:00 pm - Doors Open

3:00 pm - Barefoot Becky

3:00 pm - Polka Lessons

5:00 pm - Celebrity Stein Holding Competition

5:45 pm - Amana Colony Folksingers

7:45 pm - Bill Koncar Band

8:00 pm - Silent Disco Begins

9:30 pm - Stein Holding Competition 

10:00 pm - Polka Police

1:00 am - Doors Close

Get the best prices. 

Buy tickets early.

Early bird $25

Now - Aug. 14

Advance $30

Aug. 15 - Sept. 21

Day of  $35

Sept. 22 - 23

Buy Tickets

Date: 

DAY 1: Friday, Sept. 22; 3pm-1am

DAY 2: Saturday, Sept. 23; 12pm-1am

Location:  Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park

2551 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50321 

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