Music and Traditions

From traditional polka music to Americana tunes, Das Fest showcases the best in entertainment across multiple stages.

Food and Bier

Mader's Restaurant and German bier straight off the ship.  Come raise a stein with us and pair it with a giant pretzel, schnitzel sandwich, or a mouth-watering, award-winning bratwurst from local favorite, Lake Geneva Country Meats.

Family-Friendly Activities

Bring the whole family for Dachshund and Corgi races, family games and activities, shopping, a carnival, dancing, wooden shoe carving demonstrations, glass art demos, and plenty of fun for all ages.

Schedule:

The Oktoberfest Stage
Plenty of room to polka.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: The Freistadt Alte Kameraden Band

80+ years of making music.  Grab a bier, link arms, and sing along.

1:00 and 4:30 p.m.: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee (UDoM)

Ethnic dance performance.

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Pieptone!

German Schlager and European chart hits.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Headliner! The Alex Meixner Band

High energy, European party music, innately fun, brilliantly talented musicians. 

The American Bier Hall Stage
Beyond oom-pah tunes.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Midge & The Hitman

Country, rock, alternative, and powerhouse vocals.

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Copper Box

Polka, rock, blues and a one-of-a-kind musical journey.

3:00 p.m.: United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee (UDoM)

Ethnic dance performance.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: The Jimmys

Funky blues band with wildly fun entertainers, every performance is like a party.

The Barrel Room

The Steve Schultz Band
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 
3:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band!

1:00 and 4:00 p.m.: Stein Hoisting Competitions

Men's and women's competitions. Cost to play. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or onsite. Prizes!

2:00 p.m.: The Vegas Magic Guy

Top notch magic, a family-friendly show.

Markthalle

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports

Traveling to Das Fest from Pennsylvania and bringing hundreds of authentic German dirndls, lederhosen, and many other German collectibles and souvenirs, this is a shop you don't want to miss! Open all 3 days, all festival hours.

12:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Craft Booths

You're going to love this up and coming German polka band!

12:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Bingo!

You'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card. Cost to play.  Prizes!

2:00 and 3:00 p.m.: Wines for Humanity Wine Experience

Wine education and sampling from award-winning vineyards. Cost to participate. Register in advance to guarantee your spot or sign up on site.

More!
Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
Strolling the grounds

A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds.

Carnival Rides and Games

Hammerschlagen

A traditional game that delivers maximum fun. Cheer on friends or try "den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (to hit the nail on the head). Cost to play.

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Kid Zone

Free games and activities for kids of all ages. Meet and greets with Dachshunds, Corgis, and Anton, Das Fest's official mascot.  

Little Leg Races

Puppy Races! at 11:30 a.m., Corgis at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., Doxies at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Dachshund and Corgi Races

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Luke's Lost Art

Wooden shoe carving demonstrations.

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Mack Glass

Glass art demonstrations and workshops. 

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The Vegas Magic Guy - Strolling Magician

Admission to Das Fest is only $2 per person for ages 10+