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

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

Thursday, September 29

 

Thursday, September 29, 2011 is sponsored by US Bank!

Time Event Location
9:00 AM—11:00 AM

Senior Breakfast
Featuring "The Blarney Party" with Ed and Sally Sullivan
Sponsored by WLFN, River Bank, Bethany Lutheran Homes, and Wipfli

NS
9:00 AM—9:00 PM

Oktoberfest Needlework Show
2011 rules and details in this printable flyer (PDF)

La Crosse Public Library
11:00 AM—Midnight Southside/Northside Festgrounds Open* NS/SS
11:00 AM—11:00 PM Oktoberfest Souvenir Booth SS
11:00 AM—Midnight Food Fair Open NS/SS
Noon—2:00 PM

Ladies Day Luncheon
A special gathering just for the ladies in our community that includes a catered lunch, keynote speaker, and door prizes. 
Tickets are $25 and 2011 Oktoberfest Button.  Advance tickets only!
Learn more about Ladies Day Luncheon menu and guest speaker.
Hosted by past Mrs. Oktoberfests
Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Additional Sponsors - Restaurants of Downtown Mainstreet Lindy's Sub
and Fayze's
Media Sponsor - WIZM News

Lunda Center, Western Technical College
1:00—5:00 PM WAFER Food Drive
Recent severe weather and economic conditions have left many in need and food pantries as dangerously low levels. Drop off your donations in the WAFER bins!
MORE WAFER INFORMATION
NS Festplatz
4:00 PM—10:00 PM Mr. Ed's Magical Midways Carnival Rides Open
Last ride at 10:00 pm
SS/NS
7:00 PM

Torchlight Parade
The northside is very proud of its Torchlight Parade that continues to dazzle over 30,000 people each year. Participants from all over bring illuminated floats and sparkling lights brightening up the entire northside of La Crosse!
Learn more about the Torchlight Parade.

Join us for the 20th Annual "Light the Night" contest! 
Light up your house, your business, your roof, your windows, your trees...whatever you got LIGHT IT UP!  Prizes for the top 4 places and all participants receive coupons from Ship Shape Car Wash!
More information on Light the Night (Download printable PDF)

Starts at Kane and Gillette Streets

Ends at St. James & Caledonia Streets
End of Torchlight Parade Post Torchlight Parade
Festmasters on Northside Festgrounds
NS

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

Time Southside Festgrounds Entertainment Location
11:30 am-1:30 pm Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen Kaplan Garden Stage
4-8:30 pm Abby Lane and the Backbone Kaplan Garden Stage
6:30-9 pm Pat McCurdy Bier Halle West Stage
9 pm - Midnight Arch Allies (Rock) Bier Halle Main Stage

Time Northside Festgrounds Entertainment Location
8-Midnight Dweebs Festplatz

Schedule 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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