Raise your stein and join us for a weekend of German-inspired food, music, and family fun! Union Park Tavern and MGV Harmonia’s beloved Oktoberfest returns—bigger and better—expanding into Union Park with even more activities, contests, and live entertainment.

Prost to community, culture, and good times!

Schedule of events

Saturday, September 20th

9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens with brunch & drinks, setting the stage for the day

Park Festivities Begin

1:00 PM – Official Oktoberfest kickoff in Union Park & Ceremonial Keg Tapping with Mayor Bogdala in the UPT Biergarten

1:15 PM – Hungry 5 and Friends live on the main stage in the park

1:30 PM – Pig Roast & photo ops in the UPT biergarten

Contests & Live Entertainment

2:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Contest at the UPT Biergarten (presented by Hold My Beer)

2:30 PM – MGV Harmonia on the main stage in the park

Floral Gin (Set 1) in the UPT Biergarten

3:15 PM – Public Brewing Company presents the Pretzel, Brat & Beer Challenge on the main stage in the park

4:00 PM – Union Park Kickerz polka band performance on the main stage in the park

5:00 PM – Dachshund Dash race on 8th Avenue in front of the Tavern (Presented by Captain Mike’s)

5:15 PM – Floral Gin (Set 2) in the UPT Biergarten

6:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 1) on main stage in the Park; Woman in Motion perform on 8th Avenue

7:00 PM – Miss Oktoberfest Contest on main stage in the park (Presented by Francesca & Co. Salon)

8:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 2) returns to the main stage in the park

9:00 PM – 50/50 raffle winner announced on main stage in the park

Evening Fun inside Union Park Tavern

After Union Park closes at 9:00 PM, festivities continue indoors at Union Park Tavern with Pieptone! and more live entertainment until last call

All-Day Activities & Attractions (Saturday)

Hammerschlagen & mobile axe throwing

Kid’s Zone with bounce house, face painting, Fizzy Bizz & more

Vendor market featuring local artists, makers, caricature art, vintage finds & more

Oktoberfest t‑shirt press onsite in the UPT Biergarten by The Lettering Machine

MGV Harmonia serving German food throughout the day in the park & Union Park Tavern will be serving their food menu inside all day long