Put on your lederhosen or dirndl, hoist a stein, grab a pretzel and celebrate German heritage all weekend long in Elkhart Lake. Elktoberfest takes its own spin on a traditional Oktoberfest with no shortage of beer, pretzels, games, and fun!
**Please note that the schedule tentative. It might change at any time, so stay tuned for updates.**
Stein Social
5:30pm | Siebkens Alley & Yard
Kick off the 3rd Annual Elktoberfest at the Stein Social! Fill up your very own commemorative Elktoberfest stein with an Oktoberfest beer and enjoy live music, food and games in the alley and yard of Siebkens Resort.
Live Music by Waltzmeisters on Siebkens Bandstand
5:30pm – 8:30pm | Siebkens Bandstand
Community Prost and Pin Tapping of SwitchGear’s Oktoberfest Beer
6pm | Siebkens Alley & Yard
Elkhart Lake Farmers Market
8am – 12pm | Elkhart Lake Depot & Square
Elktoberfest Wine & Beer Run 5K
9am | Vintage Elkhart Lake
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Elktoberfest Wine & Beer Run 5K on Saturday, September 21st! This year, we’ve got a fresh new route and a new t-shirt to kick off your day of Elktoberfest fun. After the run, reward yourself with a delicious wine from Vintage Elkhart Wine Shop or a craft beer from local favorite, SwitchGear Brewing Company. Sign up now!
Root Beer Garten Sponsored by ElkhartCares
11am – 2pm | Village Square Park
The Root Beer Garden is back again this year! Head over to the Village Square Park, located behind the Elkhart Lake Visitor Center, for face painting, pumpkin painting, a bounce house, balloon animals, root beer, and the Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Athletic Association will be selling food for all the littles.
Miesfeld’s Elktoberfest Tent
11am | The Shore Club Lawn
Time for the adults to have a little fun and indulge a bit into our German heritage. Enjoy the smell of Elktoberfest as Meisfeld’s will be grilling up brats on-site! Enjoy a few selection of brews from Elkhart Lake’s very own brewery, SwitchGear Brewing Company!.
Miesfeld’s Brat Fry
11am – 8pm | Miesfeld’s Tent on The Shore Club Lawn
Miesfeld’s will be on site grilling brats and burgers that will be for sale to the public. They will also be selling some of their delicious German potato salad.
SwitchGear Brewing Company — Official Beer Sponsor
11am | Miesfeld’s Tent on The Shore Club Lawn
SwitchGear Brewing Company is joining the fun at Miesfeld’s Elktoberfest Tent. They’ll be there with a variety of brews to choose from, including their special Oktoberfest beer. And don’t worry—they didn’t forget about the giant pretzels from Milwaukee Pretzel Company!
**Note that SwitchGear has moved their annual Oktoberfest party to The Shore Club Lawn.**
Live Music by Milwaukee Alpenbläser
11:30am – 3:30pm
Milwaukee Alpenbläser takes the stage in the Miesfeld’s Elktoberfest Tent! Enjoy the lively sounds of Alpine wind music and soak up the authentic Gemütlichkeit atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Elktoberfest with great music, good company, and plenty of festive vibes.
Live Music by Boo! The Band
4:30pm – 9pm | Miesfeld’s Tent on The Shore Club Lawn
Get up and dance the night away with live music from Boo! The Band. Everything from Motown, pop, old school hip-hop, disco and everyone favorites.
Sunday Funday at SwitchGear Brewing Company
11am – 7pm | SwitchGear Brewing Company
The party continues with Bloody Mary’s, brews, and live polka music by The Waltzmeisters at SwitchGear Brewing Company.
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Elktoberfest Wine & Beer Run 5K on Saturday, September 21st! This year, we’ve got a fresh new route and a new t-shirt to kick off your day of Elktoberfest fun. After the run, reward yourself with a delicious wine from Vintage Elkhart Wine Shop or a craft beer from local favorite, SwitchGear Brewing Company.
Get More Out of Elktoberfest Weekend with a Special Vacation Package at One of Our Three Resorts!
Elktoberfest is the fall event of the year, filled with fun, food and festivities for all ages. This year, why not elevate your experience by taking advantage of our exclusive vacation packages at one of our three premiere resorts.
