Twin Cities Oktoberfest

03/17/2025

Our favorite pretzel maker!

Aki’s BreadHaus and WunderBar is the biggest event in Minnesota German culinary culture in ages.

10/11/2024

Thanks to everyone that took the time to come out to Twin Cities Oktoberfest last weekend and share some good times with us. It's YOU that makes this event (and picture) so special and fun. As a small business, we appreciate each and every one of you. Thanks again and we'll see you next year for our 15th anniversary. Dates to be announced soon.

Prost! 🍻🍻🍻

10/10/2024

Once again, a big THANK YOU to our beverage sponsors in 2024. Utepils Brewing Co Lupulin Brewing Company Lift Bridge Brewing Company Sociable Cider Werks and Brühaven , you helped make our event one of the best we've ever had. Prost to you and your amazing staff for the great support.

For everyone reading this, please make a visit to their taprooms to enjoy their fantastic selection of beer and ciders.

10/05/2024

Can we talk about last night?!?! What an absolute blast! Thank you to everyone who came out! We're back at it again today, Noon-10pm. Come check out one of the best Oktoberfests in the US!
https://tcoktoberfest.com

10/05/2024

Men’s Charity Stein Holding Competition at Twin Cities Oktoberfest!

Prost 🍺!

10/05/2024

Women’s Stein Holding Competition for Charity!

10/05/2024

10/04/2024

Today is the day!!! The heavy lifting is done, now it's time to celebrate! We are so excited to see everyone!!
Doors open at 5:00pm.
Prost!🍻

https://tcoktoberfest.com

10/03/2024

She's a beaut and we think she's ready for the 14th annual Twin Cities Oktoberfest! See you all in LESS than 24 hours from now. Doors open at 5pm on Friday, October 4th. Get your tickets either at the door or beforehand at www.TCOktoberfest.com. Prost!

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10/03/2024

Throwback Thursday to Twin Cities Oktoberfest 2014. Only 1 day to go until we're back at it! Prost!!

https://tcoktoberfest.com

10/02/2024

Another productive day prepping for the weekend. Weekend weather looks unbeatable for having fun at Twin Cities Oktoberfest. Prost to sunshine!

10/02/2024

We're 2 days away! Who's getting hungry?!?!
Our food vendors will keep your taste buds happy and your bellies full with their delicious options!

Aki's BreadHaus - German Style Baking
Sara's Bakery -Featuring Tipsy Pies
Gerhard's Brats (MN Bratwerks, LLC)
Pierogi2Gogi
Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse
Pronto Pups
PIZZA KARMA
Gs Mini Donuts

https://tcoktoberfest.com

10/01/2024

The historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is handed over with a blank slate. It doesn't build itself, so we're hard at work getting it setup for this weekend. Thanks once to for the terrific arrangements in front of our event center. Prost!

10/01/2024

Want to come to Oktoberfest but not sure what to wear? No worries! Our great vendors have you covered. Literally.
German Specialty Imports and Made In Minn will be there to help you celebrate in style!

https://tcoktoberfest.com

09/30/2024

We had a fantastic morning at WCCO & CBS News Minnesota talking about all the fun to expect this weekend! We've got some great contenders for the Stein Holding Competition! Joseph Dames A.J. Hilton Heather Brown

Get your tickets here!
https://tcoktoberfest.com

Chip Meyer and Gerhard Riautschnig share a preview of the upcoming Oktoberfest festivities, and then our morning meteorologist attempts a seasonal feat of strength.

09/29/2024

It’s the best week of the year: TWIN CITIES OKTOBERFEST week!

See you this Friday & Saturday, October 4-5 on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in the Historic Progress Center.

Check out www.TCOktoberfest.com for wristband and beer ticket bundle specials as well as reserving a Limited Edition .5 Litre Glass and pin!

ADMISSION / PARKING:
•Free to get in, but you’ll need a wristband to buy and consume alcohol
•Plenty of free parking

BEVERAGES 🍺:
• Utepils Brewing Co
• Lupulin Brewing Company
• Lift Bridge Brewing Company
• Sociable Cider Werks
• Brühaven Craft Co.

FOOD:
• Gerhard's Brats 🌭
• Aki's BreadHaus - German Style Baking 🥨
• Sara's Tipsy Pies 🥧
• Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse 🍖
• Pronto Pups
• PIZZA KARMA
• Pierogi2Gogi
• Gs Mini Donuts & Nuts

ACTIVITIES:
• Axe Throwing 🪓 by Nice Axe
• Caricatures by Cindy
• Stein Holding Competitions for Charity on Friday & Saturday where you can win a from Utepils 🍺
• Co****le, Big Jenga & Life Size Beer Pong
• All Inclusive Photo Booth

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 🎶 presented by Public Lands
• Elk River German Band - Fri @ 5:15 PM
• Shirts & Skin Band - Fri @ 8 PM

• Josh Norman Musik Meisters - Sat @ 12 PM
• Kris & the Riverbend Dutchmen - Sat @ 3:30 PM
• The Stand Ups - Sat @ 7 PM

AWARD 🥇 WINNING BAVARIAN DANCERS:
• SG Edelweiss of St.Paul - Fri & Sat

TENT ENTERTAINMENT 🎸:
• Cold Kingdom - Fri @ 6 PM

• Dipped in Flannel - Sat @ 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM

MERCHANDISE:
• German Specialty Imports
• Made In Minn
• Hagen and Oats
• Facepunch Foods

CHARITY PARTNERS:
• CommonBond Communities
• Achieving Dreams
• Dark Clouds Silver Lining

MISC:
•Indoor Bathrooms
•Tent and Outdoor Seating

PROST!