Copyright Oktoberfest USA
Pre-Fest
Fri. Sept. 23
Sat. Sept. 24
Maple Leaf Parade
Sun. Sept. 25
Mon. Sept. 26
Tue. Sept. 27
Wed. Sept. 28
Thurs. Sept. 29
Fri. Sept. 30
Sat. Oct. 1
All Fest & Additional Information

2012 Oktoberfest will be held Friday, September 28 - Saturday, October 6

Saturday, September 24

 

Time Event Location
7:00 AM

Maple Leaf Road Races
Half Marathon, 5-mile run/5K walk
Organized by The Y | La Crosse YMCA
Sponsored by Ballweg Midwest Toyota
For more information call (608) 782-9622 or visit the YMCA Website.

Maple Leaf Road Races Registration Form download this printable (PDF)

Riverside Park
10:00 AM

Maple Leaf Parade
When the first Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade kicked off at 3:02 p.m., October 15, 1961, it drew the biggest crowd La Crosse had ever seen!  Little did the Sergeant Color Guard from American Legion Post 52 know they were beginning a tradition that 50 years later continues to draw thousands.
Sponsored by La Crosse Radio Group and Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Learn more about the Maple Leaf Parade and see 2011 Line Up!

Starts at Clinton St. and Copeland Ave.

Dispersal at 2nd and King Streets
11:00 AM Southside & Northside Festgrounds Open* SS/NS
11:00 AM–10:00 PM Mr. Ed's Magical Midways Carnival Rides Open
Last ride at 10:00 pm
SS/NS
11:00 AM–11:00 PM Oktoberfest Souvenir Booth SS
11:00 AM–Midnight Food Fair Open SS/NS
2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Photo Contest
Contestants from all over the Coulee Region submit photos that are on display for three days of Fest. Trophies, gift certificates, and honorable mentions are awarded in every category. Photos are displayed at the La Crosse Public Library from September 24–26th, 2011 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Fest Week. Awards are given Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at 3pm.  See 2011 Rules and Registration form here on this printable download. (PDF)

La Crosse Public Library
2:00 PM–7:00 PM Festland
Displays of Oktoberfest History
Get your copy of "The Fest of Times" and meet our Festmasters!
SS
6:30 PM–8:00 PM Festmasters on Grounds SS/NS

 *La Crosse Radio Group/Pepsi's Designated Driver Booth available on Southside and Northside Grounds.

 

Time Southside Festgrounds Entertainment Location
2:30-5:30 pm Hangfire Bier Halle Main Stage
3-6:30 pm Mr. Blink Kaplan Garden Stage
4-7:30 pm T.U.G.G. Festzelt
5:30-8 pm Sellout Bier Halle West Stage
7-11 pm Jim Busta Band (Variety) Kaplan Garden Stage
8 pm-Midnight Remainders Bier Halle Main Stage
8 pm-Midnight Time Machine Festzelt

 

Time Northside Festgrounds Entertainment Location
2 - 5:30 pm Gideon's Radio Festplatz
6 - 8:30 pm Hwy 16 Festplatz
9pm - Midnight Wild Ride (Variety Classic/New Country) Festplatz


Schedules are subject to change. All ticket prices include 5.5% sales tax.

Please note: Must be 21 to enter buildings or tents where alcohol is served. Smoking will be prohibited in any buildings, tents, or entryways. Smoking will be allowed outside on both festgrounds.

      

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