2024 Event Schedule

DAY 1 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

7–9 am
Senior Breakfast | Heritage Hofbräu Haus – Fest Grounds

No admission wristband required

Eggs, pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and coffee.

Featuring live music by Doctor Rock | Mike Hayes live for WIZM NEWS

Sponsor: WIZM NEWS
11 am–2 pm
Special Fester Carnival | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse

No Oktoberfest admission wristband required. 

Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!

Sponsors: Dairyland Power Cooperative, Marine Credit Union Foundation, E. Stanek Electric, Rivertown Dental
4 pm–12 am
Fest Grounds Open | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse

Oktoberfest admission wristband required

Thursday Presenting Sponsor: Gerrard-Hoeschler, Realtors
4–7 pm
The Big Glow Up | Logger’s Field, Copeland Park

No admission wristband required

A free event hosted by the Oktoberfest Parade Marshals | Games, fun and food for families and children!

5–9 pm
Carnival | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse

No Oktoberfest admission wristband required.

Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!

Carnival one day all you can ride wristbands available here.

 

4 pm–12 am
Student Night | Fest Grounds

Free admission for students with a valid college student ID on Thursday 9/26. Join us for Lederhosen Games, DJ Trivia, vendors, and current dance hits played by Twin Cities cover band, Good for Gary!

4–8 pm
Craft Beer Night | Fest Grounds

Oktoberfest Craft Beer Night Ticket Package Required

Sample from more than 20 craft breweries – check out participating breweries here!

Sponsors: Samuel Adams, State Bank Financial, Festival Foods, Big Al’s Pizza
5-7 pm
Lederhosen Games | Garden Stage Area - Fest Grounds

Oktoberfest wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes

Sponsor: Fowler & Hammer
7 pm
Torchlight Parade | Northside La Crosse

Kane & Gillette Streets to Clinton Street | Find more details on the route map and lineup here!

Presenting Sponsor: Kwik Trip
7:30–11 pm
Torchlight After Glow Bash | Copeland Park – Loggers Field

No admission wristband required

Free admission and families welcome | Kick off your Oktoberfest on the Northside with The Swing Crew
Hosted by the Oktoberfest Parade Marshals

Sponsors: Brilliant Bodywork, Kwik Trip, Borton Construction, Inc, Misty’s Dance Unlimited, Colgan Air Services, Harter’s Quick Cleanup, Rudy’s, State Farm Paul Dunham Agency
8:30-10:30 pm
DJ Trivia | Heritage Hofbräu Haus

Join us on the Fest Grounds for DJ Trivia! Free admission with a valid college ID

MUSIC

La Crosse Bierhaus Stage in the Heritage Hofbräu Haus
Altra Federal Credit Union Festplatz
8–11:30 pm

DAY 2 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

9:30 am–midnight
Fest Grounds Open | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse

Oktoberfest admission wristband required

VIP and Military wristbands grant early access at 9 am

Friday Presenting Sponsor: La Crosse Regional Airport
10 am
Stein Holding Finals | The Remainders Garden Stage - Fest Grounds

Oktoberfest admission wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Sponsor: Samuel Adams
11 am
Opening Ceremony | The Remainders Garden Stage

Oktoberfest admission wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Join us for much-anticipated tapping of the Samuel Adams Golden Keg!

2–4 pm
Lederhosen Games | Garden Stage Area

Oktoberfest admission wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes

Sponsor: Fowler & Hammer
5–9 pm
Carnival | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse

No Oktoberfest admission wristband required.

Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!

Carnival one day all you can ride wristbands available here.

MUSIC

Altra Federal Credit Union Festplatz
11:30 am–2:30 pm
3–5:30 pm
6–9 pm
9:30 pm–midnight
The Remainders Garden Stage
11:30 am–2 pm
8:30–11 pm
La Crosse Bierhaus Stage inside the Heritage Hofbräu Haus
11:30 am–2 pm
2:30–4:30 pm
8:30–11 pm

DAY 3 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

7 am
YMCA Maple Leaf Walk Run | Riverside Park

Pre-registration required. Half marathon, 5-mile run, 5k walk and Kid’s Maple Mile. Find more information here!

Hosted by La Crosse Area Family YMCA.

10 am
Maple Leaf Parade | Northside to Downtown

Find more details on the route map and lineup here!

11 am–midnight
Fest Grounds Open | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse

Oktoberfest admission wristband required

12–9 pm
Carnival | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse

No Oktoberfest admission wristband required.  

Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors! 

2–4 pm
Lederhosen Games | Garden Stage Area

Oktoberfest admission wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes

Sponsor: Fowler & Hammer
9 pm
63rd Oktoberfest Fireworks Celebration | Fest Grounds

Oktoberfest admission wristband required to enter Fest Grounds

Sponsors: Cleary Management & Oktoberfest USA

MUSIC

Altra Federal Credit Union Festplatz
11:30 am –1:30 pm
5:30–8:30 pm
9 pm–midnight
The Remainders Garden Stage
1–3:30 pm
La Crosse Bierhaus Stage inside the Heritage Hofbräu Haus
4:30–7:30 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

7:30–11 am
Pancake Breakfast | Terry Erickson Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse, 1331 Clinton St.

Hosted by the Oktoberfest Parade Marshals | Pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and coffee
Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door and at oktoberfestusa.com/tickets. Children 6 and under are free.

Sponsors: Festival Foods, Kwik Trip
9:30 am
Ecumenical Service | Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | 2135 Weston St, La Crosse
11 am-6 pm
Fest Grounds Open - Free Admission! | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse

No admission wristband required

Festing fun for the whole family! Balloon artist, face painting, vendors, and more!

Sunday Presenting Sponsor: Ehler Insurance
11 am
Brats for Seniors

Delivery of Fest brats and Gemütlichkeit to residents in our City of La Crosse housing facilities

Sponsor: Mid-West Family
The Remainders Garden Stage
11:30 am-2 pm
2:30-5:30 pm
La Crosse Bierhaus Stage inside the Heritage Hofbräu Haus
11:30 am-12 pm
12-2:30 pm
TBD

SPECIAL FEST EVENTS

Sat. Sept 7 | 2-4 pm
AUTOBERFEST | Morrie's Onalaska Volkswagen / Audi - 331 Theater Rd

Help us kick off Fest season at Morrie’s Onalaska Volkswagen/Audi! Avoid the lines during Fest by purchasing tickets in advance. Plus food, music, and more!

Sponsor: Morrie's Auto Group
Begins on Sep 16
OKTOBERFEST USA MEDALLION HUNT

Check our Medallion Hunt page or social media for daily clues. $500 cash prize!

Sponsor: Emerj360
Mon. Sept 30 - Sat. Oct 5
VISTITATION WEEK | La Crosse

The 2024 Royal Family and other members of Oktoberfest will be busy spreading gemütlichkeit to local schools, living facilities, and businesses. Be sure to say hi and join in on an Ein Prosit if you see us!

Sponsor: Oktoberfest USA
Mon. Sept 30 | 11 am–1:30 pm
LADIES DAY LUNCHEON | Cargill Room, The Waterfront

Tickets available in advance only until September 23

2024 ROYAL INTRODUCTIONS

Sun. Sept 8 | 4-8 pm
SPECIAL FESTER BALL | All Star Lanes

“Tanz fur Alle” Dance for Everybody

Free admission – donations appreciated!

Sat. Sept 14 | 7pm
MISS LA CROSSE/OKTOBERFEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | UWL Student Union - The Bluffs

VIP $50 – front row reserved seating
General Admission $25 – seating is first come first served

Wed. Sept 18 | 4:45 pm
PARADE MARSHAL REVEAL | Logger’s Field

$15 includes meal | Program begins at 5:15 pm

Sat. Sept 21 | 5pm
MRS. OKTOBERFEST RECEPTION | UWL Student Union - The Bluffs

Tickets available in advance only until September 13

Wed. Sept 25 | 4:30 pm
FESTMASTER’S BALL | The La Crosse Center South Hall

Featuring Brian Brueggen & The Mississippi Valley Dutchmen | Tickets available in advance only until September 19

Event schedule is subject to change