Island Oktoberfest

Island Oktoberfest Will Be Held On The Grounds Of And Streets Adjacent To First Lutheran Church, 24th And Winnie – In Historic Downtown Galveston – And Co-Sponsored By Del Papa Distributing Company. Admission Is Free. German Costumes Encouraged! This Fun, Family Weekend Will Feature Continuous Live Entertainment With Music And Dancing On Two Stages! 

In Addition To Great Music And Dancing, There Will Be Superb Food Including Smoked Sausage, Bratwurst, And“Wurstabendessen“– A Sausage Dinner Comprised Of German-Style And Polish-Style Wurst With All The Traditional German Side Dishes. This Special German Dinner Will Be Available Both Friday Evening And On Saturday. 

The Historic And Beautifully-Renovated Circa 1860 The Lyceum Of Galveston Island Will Be Open Friday Evening From 5pm To 9pm And On Saturday 11am To 7pm With Vendors Showcasing Exceptional Hand-Crafted Arts, Crafts, And Gift Items For Those Festival Goers Eager To Get A Head Start On Holiday Shopping. There Will Also Be Outside Vendors.

Because Island Oktoberfest Continues To Be One Of The Vendors’ Most Enjoyable And Popular Venues, Regular Attendees Can Look Forward To Shopping At Their Long-Time Favorite Booths – Each Featuring Holiday And Other Special Gift Items. 

Schedule:

10:00am Polka Worship Service

On Sunday, October 27,2024 All Are Welcome For 10am Worship Service Inside The First Lutheran Sanctuary With Tubameisters Of San Antonio And The The New Braunfels Gemischter Chor Harmonie Providing German Music! (No Festival Activities On The Outside Grounds)