2026 Dates: October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17

Oktoberfest 2025 was an incredible celebration—three weekends filled with music, dancing, Bavarian food and beer, and visitors from near and far who helped make it unforgettable. We’re already busy planning Oktoberfest 2026 and can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another year of fun in Leavenworth!

Mark your calendars now for October 2–3, 9–10, and 16–17, 2026, and be sure to plan ahead—tickets go on sale July 1, 2026, and purchasing online is the best way to secure your spot at this can’t-miss event.

Oktoberfest in 360!

Oktoberfest Venues

With three stages, there’s something for everyone—from traditional Bavarian music to high-energy cover bands. The Gazebo Stage at Front Street Park features classic Bavarian tunes, the Bierzelt Tent brings a lively mix of contemporary covers, and the Festhalle hosts everything from traditional dancers to evening bands blending old and new favorites.

Connecting it all is our outdoor street fair, filled with food, retail vendors, and beer taps—perfect for strolling, sipping, and soaking in the festive vibe!

The Main Stage at the Festhalle

This stage hosts our top headliners with a mix of Bavarian classics, hit cover songs, and lively dance performances.

Friday: 6 PM – Midnight
Saturday: Noon-Midnight
(Minors out by 9 PM)

The Bierzelt Stage

Step under the cool, clear-top tent and enjoy high-energy cover bands, dance with friends, and even try out a polka or two.

Friday: 6 PM – 10 PM
Saturday: Noon-10 PM
(Minors out by 9 PM)

The Gazebo Stage in Front Street Park

The Park Stage, set in charming downtown, showcases traditional Bavarian music with accordions, yodelers, and alphorns.

Front Street Park Stage

Friday: 6 PM – 10 PM
Saturday: Noon-10 PM
(21+ Only)

The Street Fair

Stroll through the outdoor street scene filled with food, beer taps, event merch, handmade and imported goods—and plenty of great photo ops!

Stein Hoists & Shenanigans

Oktoberfest is packed with fun contests and games throughout the day! Test your strength in the stein holding competition, with brackets for men, women, and 55+. Show off your grooming skills in the Mustache Showdown, strut your stuff in the costume contest (solo, duo, or group), and grab a partner for the hilarious pretzel toss. Plus, enjoy classic adult yard games around the grounds. Check the program for times and be ready to join in when the emcee calls!

Think you’ve got the strongest stein grip in town? Prove it! Sign up in advance for the Stein Holding Contest and show us what you’ve got! Last year’s Stein Holding champs showed their strength—now it’s YOUR turn! Register today and you might land a spot in our Hall of Fame

2025 Stein Holding Winners

Festive Traditions: Keg Tapping & Festzug

Each Saturday of Oktoberfest kicks off with our traditional Festzug parade through town. Locals and visitors don their Bavarian best and join Alphorn players and lively performers to launch the day’s festivities in true Oktoberfest style.

The celebration continues with a keg tapping—2:00 PM at Front Street Park. Prost!

Grab a Bite!

Brats, German sandwiches, kraut, pretzels, handmade corndogs and donuts and more! Many yummy tastes and smells of Oktoberfest can be found this year at the event.

All around town, you find plenty of German options and so much more like Pub style, Italian, Farm to Table, Mexican to name a few, your taste buds will thank you!

Homemade,Bratwurst,With,Sauerkraut,And,Mustard

The cure for too much ‘prost’? Our Oktoberfest recovery tips. Think bacon over beer, hot tubs over hops, and naps over oompah—your guide to bouncing back Bavarian-style!

The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2025 Oktoberfest continues moving towards being a ZERO WASTE event! Recyclable aluminum beer cups, compostable wine cups, biodegradable paper and no single use plastic utensils or water bottles are just some of the ways we are diverting waste from our area landfills!