Des Moines Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style at Des Moines’ 20th Annual Oktoberfest 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.

Beer: First we tap the golden keg. Then start sipping, 'cause there are a lot 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 of Events:

12:00 pm: Fritz Schnitzel's Walkabout Polkas

1:15 pm: Betrunken Messing

3:15 pm: Rathbones

5:00 pm: Celebrity Stein Holding

5:30 pm: New Jolly Germans

7:15 pm: Jim Kucera

8:45 pm: Polka Police

9:45 pm: Masskrugstemmen Contest

10:15 pm: Polka Police

Dates and Times: 12:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m.

Ticket Prices:

General Admission: $20
Includes admission for both days, a commemorative Oktoberfest pint glass, and free parking.

General Admission + 20th Anniversary Stein: $40
Prost in style with our special 20th anniversary ceramic stein handcrafted by Schilz - manufacturing ceramics in Germany since 1661. Order one of these steins with your general admission ticket.

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