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Oktoberfest

Prost to fun for the whole family, Oktoberfest returns to Downtown OWA!

October 4th, 2025

Break out your lederhosen and get ready for a day full of Bavarian-inspired fun! Oktoberfest at Downtown OWA returns on October 4th, bringing authentic flair with live music, crafts, food, drinks, classic contests, and more.

Kick off the day with the Foley Sister Cities 5K, a fundraiser supporting local students and community initiatives. Then stick around for some of Oktoberfest’s most beloved traditions: test your strength in the Stein Holding Competition, cheer on furry friends at the Dachshund Derby, and see who takes home the prize in the Brat Eating Contest.

With lively entertainment, festive bites, and German-inspired activities for all ages, this is one fall celebration you won’t want to miss. Check out all the details below!

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Schedule of Events:

All Day: Photo ops at the Hershey’s Flowerbed

9:00am-until: Sister City 5K | Register today: Oktoberfest 5K & Fun Run

2:00pm-8:00pm:

  • Arts and Crafts Vendors throughout Downtown OWA and Festival Grounds
  • Stilt Walkers throughout Downtown OWA
  • Apple Cider Booth in front of Bikini Blini Bakery
  • DIY Lebkuchen at the Splashpad
  • Inflatable Corn Maze on OWA Island | Ages 5+ Recommended
  • Live DJ music on the Festival Grounds
  • Bavarian Twister on the Festival Grounds
  • Carnival Games at the Downtown Fountain
  • DIY Pretzel Necklaces at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • Alpine Hat Kid’s Craft at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • Oktoberfest-themed Craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove
  • German Themed Craft by Artlink at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • Free Facepainting at the Native Treasures Alcove
  • German Spelling Bee at Towne Tap
  • Oktoberfest Trivia at Towne Tap

2:30pm-3:00pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers on the Festival Grounds

3:00pm-4:00pm: Dachshund Derby on the Festival Grounds

3:00pm-3:30pm: Kid’s Stein Holding Competition on the Island Stage | Test your strength and endurance with this challenge to see how long you can hold a full stein at arm’s length!

  • Cash Prizes Listed Below:
    • 1st $75
    • 2nd $50
    • 3rd $25

**OWA Parks & Resort team members are not eligible to win prizes. /You can only win one category per event. **

3:30pm-4:00pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers at the Festival Grounds

4:00pm-5:00pm: Kid’s Stein Holding Competition on the Island Stage

4:30pm-4:45pm: Brats Eating Competition on the Splash pad stage | $100 Cash Prize

4:30pm-5:30pm: German Oompah Band by Chris Conger on the Island Stage

5:00pm-5:30pm: Adult Stein Holding Contest at the Sweet Tooth Alcove and Towne Tap Alcove

  • Cash Prizes Listed Below:
    • 1st $100
    • 2nd $50
    • 3rd $25

**OWA Parks & Resort team members are not eligible to win prizes. /You can only win one category per event. **

5:30pm: Costume Contest on the Splashpad Stage | Break out your lederhosen and wildest Bavarian-inspired looks for the chance to win a cash prize.

  • Prizes listed below:
    • Funniest $100
    • Best Couple $100
    • Most Creative $100

**OWA Parks & Resort team members are not eligible to win prizes. /You can only win one category per event. **

6:00pm-6:30pm: Adult Stein Holding Contest at the Sweet Tooth Alcove and Towne Tap Alcove

6:30pm-8:00pm: Live music by Chitlin Switch on the OWA Island Stage

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October 4th, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Downtown OWA