Milwaukee Oktoberfest
OCTOBER 3-5, 2025
FRI 4-10 | SAT 11-10 | SUN 11-6
IMPORTED GERMAN BEERS! DELICIOUS FOOD BY KEGEL’S INN! LIVE MUSIC & LOTS OF GEMUCHLICHKEIT
At Milwaukee Oktoberfest, we’re proud to bring the full Bavarian experience—including the beer. We're pouring authentic imports like Hofbräu and Hacker-Pschorr, straight from Munich.
Add in the brass bands, sizzling bratwurst, schnitzels and rows of steins raised high, and you’ve got a celebration that feels like it was lifted right out of Germany—and set down on the shores of Lake Michigan.
It all started with a trip to Germany!
In the 1960s, Milwaukee’s mayor, Henry Maier, boarded a plane to Germany with a big idea. He wanted to see Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest firsthand—the beer, the music, the joy that brought millions together every fall.
In the 1960s, Milwaukee’s mayor, Henry Maier, boarded a plane to Germany with a big idea. He wanted to see Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest firsthand—the beer, the music, the joy that brought millions together every fall.
What he found wasn’t just a festival. It was a celebration of community—a gathering where strangers became friends at long wooden tables, where families shared meals, and where music and laughter filled the air.
Mayor Maier came home inspired. He dreamed of creating a space in Milwaukee where our city could celebrate its heritage and gather in the same spirit of Bavarian joy. That dream became Henry Maier Festival Park—the Summerfest grounds where we still celebrate today.
This October, we’re honoring his vision with Milwaukee Oktoberfest. Join us October 3–5 for three days of German beer, brats, music, and memories—right where it all began.
Pre-Sale Unlocked!
Online Presale: $6 - Available until Sept 20!
Standard General Admission: $12
FREE COMMUNITY HOURS Friday 4 - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday 11-1 pm
Kids 10 & Under: FREE
Seniors 65+ & Veterans - FREE - Before 2 pm Sat & Sun
Table Reservations
Book a table that accommodates up to 8 adults during one of our dedicated festival sessions.
Separate Admission Required - This booking provides only the table. A general entry ticket is required for festival access.
Grab your group, lock in your time, and get ready for a stein-raising good time—without the wait.
Vip Access Pass
One (1) liter commemorative beer stein with one (1) beer fill
VIP laynard for food & beverage discounts
Access to VIP area with private bar
$1 off every beer purchased on grounds