Your Guide to All things Brews, Bratwurst, and Fun!
Let’s be real, it can get a little stressful mapping out how you are going to do all the fun activities at Oktoberfest while consuming your mug full of beer in one hand with a bratwurst in the other. Don’t you worry we are here to ease your stress! Put on your best lederhosen and make your way down to SteelStacks! Oktoberfest 2024 kicks off this Friday!
Photo by: Jeff Auger
Friday, October 4th | Festival Opens at 5:00 pm
Kick off Oktoberfest 2024 by heading over to the Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten with All The King’s Men paying tribute to Jolly Joe Timmer from 5-6:30 p.m., and later, 3 Varks will rock the stage from 8-10 p.m.
The Hofbräu Biergarten will have performances by Carly Moffa from 6:30-8 p.m., followed by the GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers at 8:30 p.m.
In the Spaten Biergarten, party with the Galena Brass Oktoberfest Band from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and enjoy more entertainment with Stefanie Johnson Band from 8-9:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the Fritz’s Polka Band in the Yuengling Biergarten from 6:30-8:00 p.m.!
Grab six teammates and sign up for the first ever Oktoberfest Human Foosball Tournament at 6:30 p.m. All players will have to keep their hand on a pool noodle that will be able to slide left and right on a rope tied across our Oktoberfest Arena fencing. Six ArtsQuest gift cards are on the line!
Sing your heart out at Karaoke with Royal from 9-11 p.m. Don’t be shy, we heard you signing at Musikfest!
Saturday, October 5th | Festival Opens at 12 p.m.
The Pup Parade kicks off at 12:15 p.m.; dress your pup up in an adorable costume and show them off to the crowd! Your pup has the chance to be elected President or Chancellor of the parade!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s a Wiener Dog Race! Catch these pups racing throughout the day.
Saturday promises all the fun! In the Hofbräu Biergarten, enjoy a variety of performances starting with Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers Polka Band from 12-1:30 p.m. and followed by Elijah Smith & Los Padres from 3-4 p.m. Evening highlights include Polkadelphia, Lelica, and The Wonton Soups!
The Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten features the GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers at both 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., with more live music throughout the day like Stacy Gabel, Ian Patrick Band, and Cunningham & Associates!
Over at the Spaten Biergarten, catch the Audio Files from 1:30-3 p.m. and Polkadelphia in the evening.
Get ready to be whisked away to Austria without leaving the Lehigh Valley at the Fowler Blast Furnace Room at 5:00 p.m. for A Taste of Austria, featuring a wine, liquor, and food pairing. Grab your tickets now!
Experience fabulousness! Head over to the Oktoberfest Arena at 8:30 p.m. for Dragtoberfest!
Photo by: Jeff Auger
Sunday, October 6 | Festival Opens at 12:00 p.m.
Get those legs warmed up! Sunday morning kicks off with the Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk at 10:30 a.m. After you’ve crossed the finish line, enjoy your beer and music from Dave Betz Band and aGirl & aGuy Band in the Hofbräu Biergarten.
The Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten will feature the G.T.E.V. D’Lustigen Isartaler Schuhplattlers throughout the day, along with Dylan Zangwill and the DMC Duo.
Back at the Oktoberfest Area Wiener Dog Races and the Pup Parade will have the crowd cheering all afternoon and following that will be the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss! Grab your duo partner and catch the brat in an ArtsQuest provided bun! The winning duo will receive two $50 ArtsQuest gift cards!
Next Weekend: October 11th-13th
The following weekend kicks off on Friday, October 11, at 5 p.m. with live music from The Castaway Band and GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers in the Hofbräu Biergarten. The Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten features Starting Tomorrow and Tavern Tan later in the evening.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Kong Pong Tournament over at Oktoberfest Arena beginning at 7:00 p.m.! After the game concludes, stay put in the arena to sing some Karaoke with Royal at 9:00 p.m.! The duo that wins will receive two $100 ArtsQuest gift cards!
We have another packed Saturday of fun! Start the day with some cuteness at Pup Parade and more Wiener Dog Races! Get those arm muscles warmed up and ready for the The Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship presented by Samuel Adams at 6:00 p.m. over at the Oktoberfest Arena! Each winner, one from the men’s side and one from the women’s will receive $500 each! End the night with some jaw-dropping performances at Dragtoberfest at 8:30 p.m.!
Say Auf Wiedersehen to Oktoberfest 2024 on Sunday! Brewers’ Village kicks off today running from 12-6 with different sessions and VIP options available! Grab your tickets to this well-loved Oktoberfest event! Didn’t eat enough bratwurst at Oktoberfest? At 12:30 p.m., head on over to the Oktoberfest Arena for The Karl Ehmer Bratwurst Eating Competition. If you love Bratwurst, you should probably sign up for this competition! The first person to eat 10 Karl Ehmer brats will receive a $250 cash prize! Today is also your last chance to experience the Wiener Dog Races and the Pup Parade in action!
Photo by: Jeff Auger
Food vendors will include: Bacon on a Stick, Dinky’s Snack Shack, Food Stuff, Heaven on a Bun, Island Expressions, Karl Ehmer Quality Meats, MMG Concessions, Take a Taco (10/12 only), and The Taste Smokers!
