Maysville Oktoberfest

Come for the Party, Join the Parade on the second Friday and Saturday in August, visitors are invited to enjoy a taste of Germany in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Maysville, Kentucky.

Maysville Oktoberfest celebrates our German heritage with:       

Live Traditional Music
Traditional German Folk Dancing
German Biers
German Wines and Liquors
Authentic German Cuisine

Enjoy a variety of children and adult events,  Come dressed in traditional German and Bavarian costume and join the fun. You just may end up being a part of the Royal Court!  Start the day off with the Wiener Dogs Races for our 4-legged friends!

Schedule of Events:

8:00 a.m: 5K Run/Walk at Limestone Landing
Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Associates

9:30 a.m: Wiener Dog Races Registration and competition at 11 am at Rotary Park
Sponsored by the BuffaloTrace Humane Society

12:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Food, Bier, and Retail Booths Open

1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: German Auto Show-Off/Second St.
Sponsored by Burgermeister David Cartmell

4:00 p.m: The Madcap Puppets presents Down On The Funny Farm Second Street Mall
Sponsored by McDonalds of Maysville

4:00 p.m: German Dancers Perform/Main Stage at Second Street & Market

4:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Strolling Origami Artist, Strolling Magician, and Stilt Balloon Artist for kids and adults!
Sponsored by McDonalds of Maysville

4:45 p.m: King and Queen Contest Registration and Competition at 5 pm Corner of Second & Market
Sponsored by Merle Norman Studio

5:45 p.m: Opening Ceremony/Keg Tapping
Come Join the Parade! Gather at the Main Stage.

6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Stein Dash
Sponsored by Stober Drives of Maysville

6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Polkawagen Band/Main Stage at Second Street & Market

8:00 p.m: Log Sawing Competition at Second Street Mall

9:00 p.m: Stein Hoisting Competition at Second Street Mall