CHECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MAIN TENT THIS YEAR AT OKTOBERFEST!!

MAIN TENT

FRIDAY

6:30 PM: MASSKRUGSTEMMEN AKA Beer Stein Holding contest! Contenders will press their luck by hoisting large glass beer steins in the air. No spilt beer, lowering or bent elbows allowed - (Fr. Steve and Fr. Tom will make sure of that). Can you beat the national record of over 21 mins? Flex those biceps now, because the last person standing will be the ultimate champion! Besides bragging rites, the winner will receive a vintage stein courtesy of the Octoberfest committee!

SATURDAY

2:30 PM: GERMAN COSTUME CONTEST Time to bust out your lederhosen or your dirndl dress. Show off your best German attire, and let the crowd decide who wore it best!

6:30 PM: PRETZEL EATING CONTEST Compete in pretzel on a string eating race.

SUNDAY

3 PM: YODELING CONTEST Join us for a celebration of culture, fun, and an exhilarating showcase of vocal acrobatics! Yodeling, an art form rooted deep in the heart of the German Alps, holds a mesmerizing charm that has captivated the world for centuries. We are looking for ten brave mountain singers to a stretch their vocals from soul-stirring lows to spine-tingling highs. Whatever way you yodel is totally up to Youooouuuuuu!

GYM ACTIVITIES

Fri 3-7PM, Sat 2-7PM, Sun 2-6PM: HOOLIGAN DICE GAME An Oktoberfest staple, Hooligan dice is sure to keep your family busy throughout the weekend. Players have a chance to win, ultimate prizes based upon their dice roll. Roll a “Hooligan”, and you will be entered to win a Grand Prize!! Play as many times as you like to try and win – BIG!! Cost: $2 per play.

Fri 4-5PM: DANCE PARTY WITH MRS. JOHNSON Back by VERY popular demand we bring you some bitty-bopping’. Your little folks will love jamming out with our lower school music teacher Mrs. Johnson! Cost: Free.

Fri & Sat 6-9 PM: KARAOKE WITH DJ MIKE Come and sing with your friends your favorite songs. DJ Mike promises to make this dance party fun with contests and more! Cost: Free

Fri 4-7 PM, Sat 3-6PM, Sun 2-5 PM: FACE PAINTING Let your creative side show! Our talented face painters will create a variety of artistic images for you to display throughout the festival. Cost: $5.

Sat 3-7 PM: SIZZLE PHOTO BOOTH Come and take great fun pictures with your friends at the photo booth provided by Sizzle! Cost: $5

Sat 4-5 PM: CIRQUE EXPERIENCE Come and tryout being a circus performer on the Big Wheel taught by high-skilled coaches. Cost: $10

ACKERMAN CENTER ACTIVITIES

The following exclusive experiences are limited availability, and are purchased on a first come first serve basis. Secure your spot now by clicking below in each activity. IF AVAILABLE, admission can be purchased day of with tickets, however, we highly recommend the advance presale options!

Fri 3-6 PM, Sat 2-6 PM, Sun 2-5 PM: PUMPKIN PAINTING PATCH - Outside Painting Studio - pick a pie pumpkin to paint and decorate! Cost: $10

Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 5-9 PM: GAMING TRUCK by Ace & Sons “ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE”?? For the first time at Oktoberfest, we present the Ace & Son’s Gaming Truck featuring a variety of games including Madden, NBA 2K, Car Racing, and Minecraft. Slots will fill up quickly and are booked on a first come/first serve basis. Cost: $15/30min gaming slot

Sat 2-4 PM: TBA

Sat 4-6 PM: LASER TAG (ages 10+) “Tag, you’re out!” Come join us for the infrared-emitting light game of tag! Cost: $10

Sat 6-8 PM: BUBBLE SOCCER (ages 10+) Let your child play the fun & fast paced sport of Bubble Soccer! In bubble soccer the kids are half-encased inside an inflated torus bubble, similar to a zorb, which covers the player’s upper body and head. How Cool! Cost: $10

Sun 4-5 PM: DADS VS KIDS DODGEBALL (ages 10+) Time to duck, dip and dive! Introducing.. an ultimate showdown between dads and their kids, with Dads v. Kids Dodgeball! Nothing like an afternoon of dodgeball to bring a family closer together (ha!). Families can sign up for this epic game hosted by our very own Ms. Genge! Cost: $15/family