Oktoberfest
About this event
The Oktoberfest is a cultural festival in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at South Side Oktoberfest grounds. The 2026 event takes place Sep 24–27, 2026. The longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, a four-day La Crosse tradition since 1961 with the Maple Leaf Parade, tapping of the Golden Keg, craft beer night, torchlight parade, and Gemutlichkeit along the Mississippi River.
Annual, late September
Location & directions
South Side Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse, WI 54601
Frequently asked questions
When is Oktoberfest 2026?
Oktoberfest takes place Sep 24–27, 2026 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Annual, late September
Where is Oktoberfest held?
Oktoberfest is held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at South Side Oktoberfest grounds, La Crosse, WI 54601.
What is Oktoberfest?
The longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, a four-day La Crosse tradition since 1961 with the Maple Leaf Parade, tapping of the Golden Keg, craft beer night, torchlight parade, and Gemutlichkeit along the Mississippi River.
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