2021 Oktoberfest Schedule Highlights

Saturday, Oct. 2 &

Sunday, Oct. 3

THIS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Marketplace

Best Lederhosen/Dirndl Contest

Glockenspiel

Pommersche Tanzdeel Dancers

German Spelling Bee

Glockenspiel

River City Blaskepelle

Sauerkraut Eating Contest       

Tuba Dan

Alte Kameraden Band

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What to Expect at Oktoberfest?

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You will find German foods and beers, wines and German desserts. Festivals of Cedarburg will dish up authentic German dinners, classics like Sauerbraten, Wiener Schnitzel, German Sausage Platter, and other delights.  Cedarburg Lion’s will serve Currywurst, Bratwurst and Hotdogs.  Guests will also find specialty beers such as Hofbrau, Hacker Pschorr, Paulaner Oktoberfest and Sprecher Oktoberfest.  We will also be serving award winning wines from Cedar Creek Winery and speciality beer from The Fermentorium.  

Silly contests with prize awards include Saturday’s Best Lederhosen/Dirndl Judging Contest, the Sauerkraut Eating Contest and the German Spelling Bee from Ault to Zither (A-Z).  We have add a new contest, the Masskrugstemnen (Beer Steinholding Contest).

There will be a merchant’s marketplace on the grounds. While in Cedarburg, be sure to tour the Cedarburg History Museum and Visitor Center, Paul J. Yank Cedarburg Brewery (1843), Cedar Creek Winery in the Wittenberg Woolen Mill or better known as the Cedar Creek Settlement (1864), the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts and the Cedarburg Art Museum.  Most are within walking distance from the Festival.

For the automobile aficionados, members of the Milwaukee Region Porsche Club of America will be displaying their cars during Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 6 from Noon to 3:00 p.m.  A variety of Porsches is expected at this event, including some of the earliest models.

Stroll along Washington Avenue absorbing the charm and historic ambiance of thriving downtown Cedarburg, chock-full of unique retail shops and restaurants. Founded in the 1840’s, Cedarburg was declared a National Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The city is home to more than 100 restored and intact buildings of historic significance.

***Please note, pets are not allowed on the festival grounds and festival attendees are asked to support our Oktoberfest by not bringing carry-ins.  Alcoholic beverages must be consumed on the festival site.  Rain or shine.  Shelter is provided.