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We are excited to announce the inaugural Oktoberfest Great Lakes celebration in Sheboygan, WI on the shores of Lake Michigan! We are hoping to continue the tradition of our local Oktoberfest celebrations while elevating the experience all around town with festive events, delicious food and beverages, live music, and promotions at local businesses.

Friday, October 4th, 2024

7pm-10pm - Grand Ballroom at Blue Harbor Resort
We're kicking off the Oktoberfest festivities right here at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan with live polka music by the Sugar Bush Boys Band from 7pm-10pm in the Conference Center Grand Ballroom. We'll have a limited supply of 3 Sheeps Brewing Company Oktoberfest Beer on tap, while supplies last, as well as more 3 Sheeps products, domestic beers, and seltzers. Concessions will be open featuring brats, soft pretzels, and snacks.

Guests at the Oktoberfest Kick-Off event are HIGHLY encouraged to dress up in traditional Oktoberfest attire because one lucky attendee will win an overnight stay in our Best Dressed Contest held approximately at 9:30pm at the end of the event*!

A button is required for admission to this event and will be available in advance on Eventbrite for $10 each. This event is for guests who are 21 years of age or older.

6pm - 9pm - Bookworm Gardens
For a different take on Oktoberfest, visit Bookworm Gardens for a celebration of spooky season with festive delights. Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. This is an adults-only, 21+ event featuring live music from Cold Soda Club on Friday and Tangled Lines on Saturday. Hot apple cider and festive beverage available for purchase along with food trucks, a toasty bonfire and delicious s'mores. Tickets are $15-$21 and can be purchased in advance at bookwormgardens.org.

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

11am-6pm - 3 Sheeps Brewing Company
Celebrate Oktoberfest the authentic way at Esslingen Fest at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company Saturday, October 5th. This festival honors our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, Sheboygan, Wisconsin's sister city and this is our community's 8th annual celebration hosted by the Mayor's International Committee. They will have a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and more. The event admission is FREE and open to the public.

You'll want to plan a full day at 3 Sheeps to catch the Mayor tapping the first keg at noon, enter the stein-holding contest at 2pm and 4pm with prizes for the winners, enjoy a broader selection of German Beers, and enjoy live music, including:

5pm Hearthfire
8pm Buffalo Joe Band
Blue Harbor Resort will be running a shuttle non-stop throughout the day so guests can celebrate safely

6pm - 9pm - Bookworm Gardens
For a different take on Oktoberfest, visit Bookworm Gardens for a celebration of spooky season with festive delights. Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. This is an adults-only, 21+ event featuring live music from Cold Soda Club on Friday and Tangled Lines on Saturday. Hot apple cider and festive beverage available for purchase along with food trucks, a toasty bonfire and delicious s'mores. Tickets are $15-$21 and can be purchased in advance at bookwormgardens.org.

7am-11am - Beacon Restaurant at Blue Harbor Resort
Fuel your Oktoberfest weekend with our breakfast buffet in The Beacon Restaurant featuring seasonal chef's choice entrée, scrambled eggs with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, pancakes, French toast or waffles, seasoned potato wedges, bacon or sausage, and assorted cereal, yogurt and granola, cottage cheese, whole fruit, and assorted fruit Danish and breakfast sweet breads. Plus, Bloody Marys for  $10 each.

Adults $16 | Children 12 and under $8 | Children 3 and under eat free

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

7am-11am - Beacon Restaurant at Blue Harbor Resort
Fuel your Oktoberfest weekend with our breakfast buffet in The Beacon Restaurant featuring seasonal chef's choice entrée, scrambled eggs with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, pancakes, French toast or waffles, seasoned potato wedges, bacon or sausage, and assorted cereal, yogurt and granola, cottage cheese, whole fruit, and assorted fruit Danish and breakfast sweet breads. Plus, Bloody Marys for  $10 each.

Adults $16 | Children 12 and under $8 | Children 3 and under eat free

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Date: October 4-6, 2024

Location: Blue Harbor Resort, 725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI 53081

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