Willkommen to DAS Fest USA, THE #1 German celebration of the summer in Walworth County, Wisconsin! Centrally located between Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago, DAS Fest USA is situated in the middle of a picture-perfect vacation destination. Come raise a stein to support charitable organizations and #DiscoverYourDeutsch!

Schedule of Events

August 4, 2023

Oktoberfest Tent
The Big tent on the West end, with tap bier and plenty of room to polka.

3:15 PM: Opening Celebration
Hofbrau's ceremonial keg tapping, with free bier from the keg for those 21+ 'til it's gone.

4:00 - 7:00 PM: The Alex Meixner Band
Appearing all 3 days, this is DAS Fest USA's Headliner.

7:30 PM: The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Special Guest from Scotland! It's BAGROCK, it's one-of-a-kind, it's monumental.

The Biergarten
Located in the center of it all by the Pavilion, a great place to gather with friends.

3:30 - 7:30 PM: Alpensterne
Authentic German tunes and impressive yodeling.

The Backyard sponsored by Visit Lake Geneva
The USA in DAS Fest USA. Located on the East end by the Original Live Glockenspiel, with beyond-oompah music and local craft brews.

4:30 - 7:30 PM: The Swing Crew
Warning, you'll be dancing on the tables. It's Toasting Time! Make that, PROSTING time!

5:00 and 7:00 PM: The Original Live Glockenspiel
An entertaining show depicting the day in the life of a Holzhacker (lumberjack). Located on the East end of the grounds, next to the octagon building and across from The Backyard.

Little Leg Races
Dachshunds at 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM and Corgis at 5:30 PM
Dachshund and Corgi races, Southeast corner of the grounds.

3:00 - 7:00 PM: Opa's Bingo Halle
Across from the Biergarten next to DAS Shoppe. You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card!

4:00 - 7:00 PM: Family Tent presented by Thrivent Shoreline Group
Free family yard games and a photo booth, located across from the Oktoberfest Tent.
Meet the Corgis! 5:40 - 6:30 PM

5:30 and 6:30 PM: Wines For Humanity Wine Tasting
By reservation, in the Wine Cellar (octagon building), East end of the grounds. Book your spot as soon as you get to the grounds.

Stein Hoisting Competitions
In the Biergarten area, across from Kaffee und Kuchen. Register by August 1st at noon and save $3. Or check in 45 minutes prior to the competition to see if a spot is available.
Time: Women 5:00 PM, Men 5:30 PM

Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds all weekend. Reeecola!

Carnival
On the Southwest corner of the grounds, wristbands available.

Knockerball
Don an inflatable ball and play tag! Next to the Little Leg Races.

Mack Glass Team
Glass art demonstrations.

Markthalle
German imports, authentic lederhosen and dirndls, not to be missed. Look for the yellow building.

August 5, 2023

Oktoberfest Tent
The BIG tent on the West end, with tap bier and plenty of room to polka.

11:00 AM - 3 PM: The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band

12:45 & 4:45 PM: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee
German dance performance.

3:30 - 6:30 PM: Copper Box

7:00 - 10:00 PM: The Alex Meixner Band
Headlining DAS Fest USA!

The Biergarten
Located in the center of it all by the Pavilion, a great place to gather with friends.

11:00 AM - 1 PM: Dirndolls

12:00 & 5:30 PM: D'Oberlandlers Milwaukee
German dance performance in the Biergarten pavilion.

1:00 PM: D'Holzhacker Buam
German dance performance in the Biergarten pavilion.

1:30 - 5:30 PM: The Happy Players

6:00 - 9:00 PM: Alpensterne

3:00 PM: The Schuhplattler Showdown!
Don't miss this dance-off between D'Oberlandlers and D'Holzhackers!

The Backyard sponsored by Visit Lake Geneva
The USA in DAS Fest USA. Located on the East end by the Original Live Glockenspiel, with beyond-oompah music and local craft brews.

11:00 AM - 1 PM: Sons of Leroy
1:30 - 4 PM: JFK The Band
4:30 - 7:30 PM: Petty Union

12:00, 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00 PM: The Original Live Glockenspiel
A short, entertaining show depicting the day in the life of a Holzhacker (lumberjack). Located on the East end of the grounds, next to the octagon building and across from The Backyard.

Little Leg Races
Dachshund and Corgi races, Southeast corner of the grounds in the Bark Park.

1:30, 3:30 PM: Dachshunds
12:30, 2:30, 5:30 PM: Corgis
4:30 PM: Costume Contest
Followed by a Grand March around the square.

4:00 - 4:45 PM: Camba Bavaria Tasting Session
From the heart of Chiemgau in Upper Bavaria to DAS Fest USA. One beverage ticket will get you a tasting of: Chiemsee Pale Ale, Camba Amber, Camba IPA, and Camba Black Shark. Must be 21+.

9:30 AM: DAS Run with Rotary
5K Run through the grounds presented by Elkhorn Rotary. Every participant receives one free DAS Fest USA bier token! Register here

11 AM - 4:30 PM: Handwerker Halle
Craft Fair located in the white building next to the Bark Park (Doxie Corgi races).

11:00 AM - 7 PM: Family Tent presented by Thrivent Shoreline Group
Free family yard games and a photo booth. Located across from the Oktoberfest Tent.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Coloring Contest
1:00 - 3:00 PM: Minute to Win It
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Meet the Dachshunds!

11:00 AM - 7 PM: Luke's Lost Arts
Wooden shoe carving demonstrations.

12:00 - 8:00 PM: Opa's Bingo Halle
Across from the Biergarten next to DAS Shoppe. You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card!

12:00 - 2:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Soccer Camp
Open to youth ages 7 to 11 years old. Cost: $20 per child. All proceeds support the Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County.

12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 PM: Wines For Humanity Wine Tasting
By reservation, in the Wine Cellar (octagon building), East end of the grounds. Book your spot as soon as you get to the grounds.

Stein Hoisting Competitions
In the Biergarten area, across from Kaffee und Kuchen. Register by August 1st at noon and save $3. Or check in 45 minutes prior to the competition to see if a spot is available.
Women 2:30, 5:30 & Men 3:00, 6:00 PM

Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds all weekend. Reeecola!

Carnival
On the Southwest corner of the grounds, wristbands available.

D'Oberlandlers Milwaukee
German dance performances.

Knockerball
Don an inflatable ball and play tag! Next to the Little Leg Races.

Mack Glass Team
Glass art demonstrations in front of the Wine Cellar (octagon building).

Markthalle
German imports, authentic lederhosen and dirndls, not to be missed. Look for the yellow building.

August 6, 2023

United Worship Service sponsored by Thrivent Shoreline Group
In the Oktoberfest Tent

10:00 AM: A great way to start your day!
Multiple churches come together to worship in this special non-denominational service accompanied by members of The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band.

Oktoberfest Tent
The BIG tent on the West end, with tap bier and plenty of room to polka.

11:00 AM - 3 PM: The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band

12:45 PM: Spielmannzug Milwaukee
Drum & Bugle Corps

3:30 - 6:30 PM: Alex Meixner Band
Headlining DAS Fest USA! Don't miss the Grand Finale at 6:00 PM!

The Biergarten
Located in the center of it all by the Pavilion, a great place to gather with friends.

11 AM - 12:30 PM: The 4 Biermen

12:30 & 2:30 PM: D'Oberlandlers Milwaukee
German dance performance in the Biergarten pavilion.

1 - 2:30PM: Ed Wagner's Brass Band

3:30 - 6:30 PM: The Happy Players

The Backyard sponsored by Visit Lake Geneva
The USA in DAS Fest USA. Located on the East end by the Original Live Glockenspiel, with beyond-oompah music and local craft brews.

11:00 AM - 1 PM: Jenny Hundt

1:30 - 3:30 PM: Gebel Girls
With Rachel Christine Gebel, TOP 20 on the most recent season of The Voice!

4:00 - 6:00 PM: Pieptone!

12:00, 2:00, 4:00 PM: The Original Live Glockenspiel
A short, entertaining show depicting the day in the life of a Holzhacker (lumberjack). Located on the East end of the grounds, next to the octagon building and across from The Backyard.

Little Leg Races
Southeast corner of the grounds in the Bark Park

12:00, 1:30, 3:00 PM: Dachshunds
Puppy races at Noon!

12:30, 2:00, 3:30 PM: Corgis
Puppy races at 12:30!

3:30 - 4:15 PM: Camba Bavaria Tasting Session
From the heart of Chiemgau in Upper Bavaria to DAS Fest USA. One beverage ticket will get you a tasting of: Chiemsee Pale Ale, Camba Amber, Camba IPA, and Camba Black Shark. Must be 21+.

11 :00 AM - 5 PM: Family Tent presented by Thrivent Shoreline Group
Free family yard games and a photo booth. Located across from the Oktoberfest Tent.

Face Painting & Balloon Art 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

11 AM - 4:30 PM: Handwerker Halle
Craft Fair located in the white building next to the Bark Park (Doxie Corgi races).

11:00 AM - 6 PM: Luke's Lost Arts
Wooden shoe carving demonstrations.

12:00 - 4:00 PM: Opa's Bingo Halle
Across from the Biergarten next to DAS Shoppe. You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card!

12:00 - 2:00 PM and 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Soccer Camp
Open to youth ages 7 to 11 years old. Cost: $20 per child. All proceeds support the Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County.

Stein Hoisting Competition
In the Biergarten area, across from Kaffee und Kuchen. Register by August 1st at noon and save $3. Or check in 45 minutes prior to the competition to see if a spot is available.
Women 12:00 & 1:00 PM, Men 12:30 & 1:30 PM Champion Hoister Finale 3:00 PM

12:30 and 2:30 PM: Wines For Humanity Wine Tasting
By reservation, in the Wine Cellar (octagon building), East end of the grounds. Book your spot as soon as you get to the grounds.

Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds all weekend. Reeecola!

Carnival
On the Southwest corner of the grounds, wristbands available.

D'Oberlandlers Milwaukee
German dance performances.

Knockerball
Don an inflatable ball and play tag! Next to the Little Leg Races.

Mack Glass Team
Glass art demonstrations.

Markthalle
German imports, authentic lederhosen and dirndls, not to be missed. Look for the yellow building.

Date: August 4-6, 2023

Time:
August 4, 2023 from 3:00pm to 10:30pm
August 5, 2023 from 11:00am to 10:30pm
August 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 7:00pm

Cost: Free

Location:
Walworth County Fairgrounds,
411 East Court Street,
Elkhorn, WI 53121.

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