Oktoberfest 2026

Join us from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, for an oompah good time. This 4th annual celebration will feature craft beer by Second Chapter Brewing, plus some great fun!

*Note: Some times have changed due to the Husker Football game, which we will screen at 3:00 p.m.

On tap this year outside, you'll find Bavarian Brothers (German Pils), and at 12:00 p.m. we'll hold a ceremony to tap the 2026 batch of Mary's Märzen (Märzen Oktoberfest). Griffins' Nectar (Hefeweizen) and other options will be available indoors. 

New this year are Drift Trike Races, sponsored by Pedaler's Corner of Sidney, Nebraska, at 1:00 p.m. Co-ed teams of four will compete in a fast-paced but lighthearted relay race through a course on West 2nd Street. Expect spin-outs and excitement as racers compete the course and then take a few sips of beer before passing the baton to the next teammate. Registration is only $40 per team, includes a full pour for each participant. You must be 18 or older to compete, and must be 21 and older with a valid ID to consume alcohol. Bring your own helmet! 

Other entertainment will include live music, sponsored by the Quality Inn and Suites and Bollywood Indian Kitchen in Ogallala. Live music acts include Last Chance Band at 11:00 a.m., and Heather Wellman at 5:00 p.m. [Unfortunately Neue Polka Colorado has canceled their appearance.] 

The annual Stein Hoist Competition will take place at halftime of the football game (approximately 4:15 p.m.) and lawn games will be held throughout the day. The Ogallala High School Art Club will provide face painting from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Food will include locally-made Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese (made from our own Mary's Märzen), or a delicious meal of locally-made smoked Bratwursts and Sauerkraut.

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Volunteer Registration

Heather Wellman

Last Chance Band, Oktoberfest 2025

• Admission is free.
• Beer and food will be available for purchase by token.
• Commemorative t-shirts, .5 L glass steins, and other merchandise will be available for sale.
• Tokens are available in advance in our online shop. 

Token prices: 

• 10 for $65
• 5 for $35
• 1 for $8

Tokens may be redeemed for: 

• Full Pour (beer, seltzer, root beer, or float)
• Bavarian Pretzel with Beer Cheese Sauce
• Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Meal (2 tokens)

Rules: Because this is a large festival, there are additional rules to help maintain the safety and fun at this event.

• All ages are welcome.
• A valid 21+ ID is required to purchase or consume alcohol. 
• No outside beverages
• No outside food. (Just this one day of the year!)
• No pets. (While our deck is usually a dog-friendly, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home during Oktoberfest.)
• Beer and root beer will be served in either a 16 oz. commemorative stadium cup or a .5L stein. Steins are available for purchase, or you may bring your own. 

Schedule of events:

• 11:00 Gates open; Food & beer available!
• 11:00-3:00 OHS Art Club Face Painting
• 11:00-1:30 Live Music: Last Chance Band 
• 12:00 Mary's Märzen Ceremonial Tapping
• 1:00 Drift Tricycle Races (sponsored by Pedaler's Corner)
• 3:00 Nebraska vs. Michigan State football broadcast
• 4:15 (Halftime) Stein Hoist Competition 
• 5:00-8:00 Live Music: Heather Wellman 
• 7:00 Nebraska vs. Ohio State volleyball broadcast
• 8:00 Event ends.
• 9:00 Taproom closes.
  
  

Thank you to our partners and sponsors!

Games and prizes are sponsored in party by:

• Pedaler's Corner
• Main Street Meats
• Bittersweet Bakery
• Quality Inn and Suites
• Bollywood Indian Kitchen

Event promotion sponsored in part by the Keith County Visitors Committee.

Details of the event schedule are subject to change. 

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Get ready for the day by purchasing tokens or merch, like our commemorative .5L steins or t-shirts. Plus, sign up your team for the Drift Tricycle Relay! ​

tokens | MERCH | Drift Trike REgistration

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Want to help make this event a success AND get free stuff? Sign up as a volunteer!

​We will contact all volunteers to confirm their assigned duties prior to the event.  ​

Volunteer Registration