Oktoberfest in Wisconsin

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Oktoberfest is a German festival that has become a worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture and pints of beer. Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810. The wedding was celebrated with feasting, drinking beer and horse races. This celebration became an annual Bavarian event. Today, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the world where people dress in traditional Bavarian clothing, dirndls and lederhosen while drinking Munich-style brews. 

Did you know that more than 40% of Wisconsin residents boast German heritage?

Here’s where your local Oktoberfest is happening: 

Cedarburg Oktoberfest Oct  5-6

Downtown Cedarburg

Learn more:https://www.cedarburgfestival.org/oktoberfest

Milwaukee Oktoberfest Oct 4-6

Pere Marquette Park

900 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Learn more: http://www.milwaukeeoktoberfest.com/

Sheboygan Oktoberfest Oct 4-5

Al & Al’s Stein Haus & Tavern

1502 S 12th St, Sheboygan, WI 

Learn more: https://www.alnals.com/oktoberfest

Lake Geneva Oktoberfest Oct 12-13

Lake Geneva Business Improvement District

Learn more: https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/event/lake-geneva-oktoberfest/3553/

Elkhorn Oktoberfest Oct 19

Veterans and Pocket Park, Elkhorn

Learn more: http://www.elkhornchamber.com/pages/Oktoberfest

Evansville Oktoberfest Oct 19

Creekside Place 102 Maple Street, Evansville

Learn more: https://www.creeksideplace.org/oktoberfest.html

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