We're glad you're here!
La Crosse is spectacularly beautiful and extra festive in the fall. We hope you love it here as much as we do!
Plan your visit
Tickets
Order dirndl or lederhosen, study your German songbook and get your tickets! The Fest will be here before you know it!
Once you have your wristbands, we highly recommend connecting your payment method to use your wristband to make payments at the Fest Grounds. Click here for the fastest payments!
Where to stay
Hotels, motels, campgrounds and other accommodations fill up quickly for Oktoberfest. Our best advice is to book your rooms early, as many visitors book their visits a year in advance. So, if you’re thinking of making a trip out of visiting our Oktoberfest, below are resources to help you plan. Please remember to check our fest dates and BOOK EARLY!
Stay tuned for the list on our partner hotels which will provide complimentary shuttles to and from Oktoberfest on Friday 9/25 and Saturday 9/26 in 2026!
Parking
Downtown La Crosse has many places to park convenient to Oktoberfest. Each ramp has multiple pay stations or you can download the ParkMobile app and register in the correct zone.
SUNDAY ONLY: Free parking available at the Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest Shuttle
2026 Oktoberfest Shuttle Schedule
Stay tuned for our 2026 shuttle route!
Please note: times are approximate and may run a few minutes early or late depending on traffic and boarding. Shuttles will continue to make all stops throughout the scheduled time.
Danke schön to our 2025 shuttle sponsors!
Courtyard by Marriott
Super 8
Econo Lodge
Country Inn & Suite
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Hampton Inn
Quality Inn
Smokeys Bar & Grill
Explore La Crosse
La Crosse is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year, but it truly comes to life during Oktoberfest. For information about visiting La Crosse and the surrounding communities, visit Explore La Crosse. Find information on lodging, landmarks and areas of interest in the area by visiting the Explore La Crosse office in Riverside Park or online at explorelacrosse.com.
608-782-2366 or toll-free at 800-658-9424
