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!

2026 Complimentary Shuttle Stop Locations:

The list will be updated as we confirm participating partners

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

Complimentary shuttle bus services are provided September 24 – 26, 2026.

For most up to date information, visit oktoberfestusa.com. 

Thank you to our 2026 Shuttle Sponsors: Go Riteway, Hampton Inn Onalaska, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska, Smokey’s Bar & Grill, Lush Wine Bar, Days Inn, Country Inn & Suites, Econo Lodge, Quality Inn, Super 8. 

 

Route 1                   Thursday 5 pm-12 am 

Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour & 30 min Past the hour 

UW-La Crosse Student Union | 10 min & 40 min past the hour 

Viterbo Student Union | 20 min & 50 min past the hour 

 

Route 2                  Thursday 5 pm-12 am 

Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour  

Shelby Mall | 15 min past the hour 

Bridgeview Shopping Center | 40 min past the hour 

Veterans Freedom Park (French Island) | 50 min past the hour 

 

Route 3              Friday 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 2 pm-12am 

Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour  

Shelby Mall | 15 min past the hour 

Veterans Park La Crescent | 40 min past the hour 

Veterans Freedom Park (French Island) | 50 min past the hour 

 

 

Route 4              Friday 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 2 pm-12am 

Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour  

Hampton Inn Onalaska | 20 min past the hour 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska | 25 min past the hour 

Smokey’s Bar & Grill | 40 min past the hour 

 

Route 5              Friday 5 pm-12 am & Saturday 2 pm-12am 

Oktoberfest Grounds | on the hour  

Bridgeview Shopping Center | 15 min past the hour 

Days Inn La Crosse| 20 min past the hour 

Country Inn & Suites La Crosse | 25 min past the hour 

Econo Lodge La Crosse | 35 min past the hour 

Quality Inn La Crosse| 40 min past the hour 

Super 8 La Crosse | 45 min past the hour 

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 2026 shuttle sponsors!

Hampton Inn Onalaska

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska

Smokey’s Bar & Grill

Lush Wine Bistro

Days Inn La Crosse

Country Inn & Suites La Crosse

Econo Lodge La Crosse

Quality Inn La Crosse

Super 8 La Crosse 

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

 

Explore La Crosse