Music and Traditions

From traditional polka music to Americana tunes, Das Fest showcases the best in entertainment across multiple stages.

Food and Bier

Mader's Restaurant and German bier straight off the ship.  Come raise a stein with us and pair it with a giant pretzel, schnitzel sandwich, or a mouth-watering, award-winning bratwurst from local favorite, Lake Geneva Country Meats.

Family-Friendly Activities

Bring the whole family for Dachshund and Corgi races, family games and activities, shopping, a carnival, dancing, wooden shoe carving demonstrations, glass art demos, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Friday, July 18th 2025

The Oktoberfest Stage
Plenty of room to polka.

3:15 p.m.: Opening Celebration

Ceremonial keg tapping, with free bier from the keg for those 21+ 'til it's gone.

3:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Ed Wagner's Brass Band

Authentic German tunes and impressive yodeling.

7:00 to 10:00 p.m.: The Box Band

Outside the box bluegrass!

The American Bier Hall Stage
Beyond oom-pah tunes.

3:00 to 6:00 p.m.: The American Graffiti Band

Taking you back to the 50's and 60's sock hop favorites.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: BB & the Honey

Soulful interpretations of rock, blues, and old school country. 

The Barrel Room
Gather with friends and craft brews.

4:00 to 7:00 p.m.: The Steve Schultz Band

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band.

7:00 p.m.: Stein Hoisting Competitions

Men's and women's competitions. Cost to play. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or onsite. Prizes!

Markthalle

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports
Traveling to Das Fest from Pennsylvania and bringing hundreds of authentic German dirndls, lederhosen, and many other German collectibles and souvenirs, this is a shop you don't want to miss! Open all 3 days, all festival hours.

4:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Bingo!

You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card. Cost to play. Located in Handwerker Hall next to the Barrel Room.

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Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes 
Strolling the grounds

A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds.

Carnival Rides and Games

Hammerschlagen

A traditional game that delivers maximum fun. Cheer on friends or try "den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (to hit the nail on the head). Cost to play.

3:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Kid Zone

Free games and activities for kids of all ages. Meet and greets with Dachshunds, Corgis, and Anton, Das Fest's official mascot.

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Little Leg Races

Corgis race at 5:00 p.m., Dachshunds race at 5:30 p.m.

Championship race featuring the winners of the Little Leg Races at the 2024 Lake Geneva Oktoberfest at 6:00 p.m.

3:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Mack Glass

Glass art demonstrations and workshops.

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Markthalle
German imports, authentic lederhosen and dirndls.

The Vegas Magic Guy - Strolling Magician

Saturday, July 19th 2025

The Oktoberfest Stage
Plenty of room to polka.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Alpine Thunder

German, Austrian, and Swiss folk/pop mixed in with yodeling, cow bells, and alphorns.

1:00 p.m.: Spielmannzug Milwaukee

Drum and Bugle Corps performance.

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Jeff Winard

Jeff and his band are a Midwest favorite!

3:30 and 5:00 p.m.: SVEV D'Oberlandler Milwaukee

Ethnic dance performance.

4:00 to 6:30 p.m.: The Swing Crew

Fun is the bottom line! It's Prosting Time!

7:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Headliner! The Alex Meixner Band

High energy, European party music, innately fun, brilliantly talented musicians. 

The American Bier Hall Stage
Beyond oom-pah tunes.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: The Sipos & Young Band

Urbane Americana style in a beguiling presentation.

2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Ludy and his Lady

Sing along, dance along and have some Fun!

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: The Blooze Brothers Band

Don't miss the grand arrival of the Blooze Mobile! The Blooze Brothers Band is headed toward the on ramp for the expressway to your heart.

7:45 p.m.: SVEV D'Oberlandler Milwaukee

Ethnic dance performance.

The Barrel Room
Gather with friends and craft brews.

11:00 to 2:00 p.m. 
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Steve Schultz Band

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band!

4:00 and 6:00 p.m.: Stein Hoisting Competitions

Men's and women's competitions. Cost to play. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or onsite. Prizes!

2:00 p.m.: The Vegas Magic Guy

Top notch magic, a family-friendly show.

Markthalle
Authentic German Imports, Handwerkers (Crafters), Bingo, and Wine Experiences

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports

Traveling to Das Fest from Pennsylvania and bringing hundreds of authentic German dirndls, lederhosen, and many other German collectibles and souvenirs, this is a shop you don't want to miss! Open all 3 days, all festival hours.

12:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Craft Booths

12:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Bingo!

You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card. Cost to play.

2:00, 3:00, and 5:00 p.m.: Wines for Humanity Wine Experience

Wine education and sampling from award-winning vineyards. Cost to participate. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or sign up on site.

More!
Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
Strolling the grounds

A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds.

Carnival Rides and Games

Hammerschlagen

A traditional game that delivers maximum fun. Cheer on friends or try "den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (to hit the nail on the head). Cost to play.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Kid Zone

Free games and activities for kids of all ages. Meet and greets with Dachshunds, Corgis, and Anton, Das Fest's official mascot. 

Little Leg Races

Corgis 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. 
Doxies 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. 
Costume Contest 4:00 p.m.

Dachshund and Corgi Races.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Luke's Lost Art

Wooden shoe carving demonstrations.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Mack Glass

Glass art demonstrations and workshops. 

Click Here to Register

Sunday, July 20th 2025

The Oktoberfest Stage
Plenty of room to polka.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band

80+ years of making music.  Grab a bier, link arms, and sing along.

1:00 and 4:30 p.m.: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee (UDoM)

Ethnic dance performance.

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Pieptone!

German Schlager and European chart hits.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Headliner! The Alex Meixner Band

High energy, European party music, innately fun, brilliantly talented musicians. 

The American Bier Hall Stage
Beyond oom-pah tunes.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Midge & The Hitman

Country, rock, alternative, and powerhouse vocals.

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Copper Box

Polka, rock, blues and a one-of-a-kind musical journey.

3:00 p.m.: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee (UDoM)

Ethnic dance performance.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: The Jimmys

Funky blues band with wildly fun entertainers, every performance is like a party.

The Barrel Room

The Steve Schultz Band
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 
3:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band!

1:00 and 4:00 p.m.: Stein Hoisting Competitions

Men's and women's competitions. Cost to play. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or onsite. Prizes!

2:00 p.m.: The Vegas Magic Guy

Top notch magic, a family-friendly show.

Markthalle

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports

Traveling to Das Fest from Pennsylvania and bringing hundreds of authentic German dirndls, lederhosen, and many other German collectibles and souvenirs, this is a shop you don't want to miss! Open all 3 days, all festival hours.

12:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Craft Booths

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band!

12:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Bingo!

You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card. Cost to play.  Prizes!

2:00 and 3:00 p.m.: Wines for Humanity Wine Experience

Wine education and sampling from award-winning vineyards. Cost to participate. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or sign up on site.

More!
Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
Strolling the grounds

A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds.

Carnival Rides and Games

Hammerschlagen

A traditional game that delivers maximum fun. Cheer on friends or try "den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (to hit the nail on the head). Cost to play.

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Kid Zone

Free games and activities for kids of all ages. Meet and greets with Dachshunds, Corgis, and Anton, Das Fest's official mascot.  

Little Leg Races

Puppy Races! at 11:30 a.m., Corgis at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., Doxies at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Dachshund and Corgi Races

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Luke's Lost Art

Wooden shoe carving demonstrations.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Mack Glass

Glass art demonstrations and workshops. 

Click Here to Register

The Vegas Magic Guy - Strolling Magician

Admission to Das Fest is only $2 per person for ages 10+

Date: July 18 - 20, 2025

Hours:

Friday, July 18th 2025

3:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19th 2025

11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 20th 2025

11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location:
Kenosha County Fairgrounds
30820 111th Street
Wilmot, Wisconsin 53192

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