Mark your calendars now for our 2026 Oktoberfest on September 18-20.

Join us in our beautiful beer garden and enjoy German food, German music, and German fun.

We will have a weekend of live music and fun for all ages! Plus, Bratwurst, great German and Ohio craft beers, dancing, desserts, and more! Parking is available in pay to park lots in the district, including at the Brewery Garage (500 S Front St).

Come to the oldest Oktoberfest in the USA!

First night of our 69th Oktoberfest (Friday September 18th).

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies and keg tapping at 6:30 p.m.

Germania Hauskapelle from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. German, American music

Beer Fest Boys from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Traditional polka, fest music

Masskrugsstemmen US Steinholding State Qualifier - ~8:45 p.m.

Second night of our 69th Oktoberfest (Saturday September 19th).

Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and the Beer Fest Boys will again join us at 3:30 p.m.

Bergstrasse Boys - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fest music, traditional polka

Masskrugsstemmen US Steinholding State Qualifier - ~8:45 p.m.

Third day of our 69th Oktoberfest (Sunday September 20th)

Doors open at noon. Germania Hauskapelle will play from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Central Ohio German Choirs Concert - 1:30 p.m. The Germania Choir will host other Central Ohio German choirs for a combined performance featuring Germania, the Columbus Maennerchor und Damenchor, and the Newark Maennerchor, with a special appearance by the Swiss Yodel Choir. Please come support the Central Ohio German choirs, relax, and enjoy a Bier—or two.

Ohio Alphorns - 2:30 p.m. Beautiful alphorn music performed by Germania members and others.

Masskrugsstemmen US Steinholding State Qualifier - ~3:30 p.m.

Bierhalle Band - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fest music, fresh, modern twist on timeless classics from the Old World

All members (and their children under 18) and non-member children under 16 can attend Oktoberfest for free. Non-member volunteers also enter for free on the day they volunteer.  Non-member guests 16 and over can buy a weekend pass for $10.  This $10 pass will allow you to attend all days of the fest.   

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