Saint Charles Oktoberfest

After 38 years - we're elevating Saint Charles Oktoberfest once again. One of the most popular Bavarian festivals in the nation, and one of the largest family festivals in the Midwest is about to get a whole lot bigger.

Schedule:

4:00pm: Brat eating contest - Hofbrau Bier Garten
Think You Can Eat More German Bratwursts Than Anyone Else, Or Like To See Humans Push Their Stomachs To The Limit? Join Us On Saturday,  For The Annual Kenrick’s Brat Eating Contest To See If You Can Take First In The ‘Wurst Eating Contest.  The Winner Receives An Assorted Basket Of Saint Charles Oktoberfest Memorabilia.

12:30pm: Raise The Stein  - Hofbrau Bier Garten
12:30pm-4:30pm Preliminary Rounds
5:00pm Championship
Think You Can Hoist A Full Liter Stein Longer Than Anyone Else? Our Raise The Stein Stein Hoisting Competition Returns For Another Season As We Search High And Low For A Winner Who Can Hold The Stein The Longest. We Use The Term Winner Loosely Because Those Who Drop Out First Get To Drink The Beer Sooner. Whether You’re Hoisting, Cheering On Your Friends While They Hoist, Or Just Getting A Taste Of Samuel Adams Oktoberfest, It’s Sure To Be A Great Time. Good Luck And Happy Hoisting.