Oktoberfest Great Lakes

11am-6pm - 3 Sheeps Brewing Company
Celebrate Oktoberfest the authentic way at Esslingen Fest at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company Saturday, October 5th. This festival honors our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, Sheboygan, Wisconsin's sister city and this is our community's 8th annual celebration hosted by the Mayor's International Committee. They will have a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and more. The event admission is FREE and open to the public.

You'll want to plan a full day at 3 Sheeps to catch the Mayor tapping the first keg at noon, enter the stein-holding contest at 2pm and 4pm with prizes for the winners, enjoy a broader selection of German Beers, and enjoy live music, including:

5pm Hearthfire
8pm Buffalo Joe Band
Blue Harbor Resort will be running a shuttle non-stop throughout the day so guests can celebrate safely

6pm - 9pm - Bookworm Gardens
For a different take on Oktoberfest, visit Bookworm Gardens for a celebration of spooky season with festive delights. Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. This is an adults-only, 21+ event featuring live music from Cold Soda Club on Friday and Tangled Lines on Saturday. Hot apple cider and festive beverage available for purchase along with food trucks, a toasty bonfire and delicious s'mores. Tickets are $15-$21 and can be purchased in advance at bookwormgardens.org.

7am-11am - Beacon Restaurant at Blue Harbor Resort
Fuel your Oktoberfest weekend with our breakfast buffet in The Beacon Restaurant featuring seasonal chef's choice entrée, scrambled eggs with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, pancakes, French toast or waffles, seasoned potato wedges, bacon or sausage, and assorted cereal, yogurt and granola, cottage cheese, whole fruit, and assorted fruit Danish and breakfast sweet breads. Plus, Bloody Marys for  $10 each.

Adults $16 | Children 12 and under $8 | Children 3 and under eat free