4th Annual Oktoberfest
Second Chapter Brewing

9.26.26
German Style 
Food | Music | Bier | Fun

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 -- especially Bavarian Brothers (German Pils), Griffins' Nectar (Hefeweizen) and the tapping of the 2026 batch of Mary's Marzen (Marzen Oktoberfest). 

New this year are Drift Trike Races, sponsored by Pedalers Corner. Other entertainment will include the local Last Chance Band, and our headliner, Neue Polka Colorado, a brass band from Boulder. Steinhold competition and other games will be held throughout the day. 

Food will include Bavarian Pretzels with Beer Cheese, Bratwursts and sauerkraut. Beer and food will be available for purchase by token. 

Details of the full event schedule and prices will be posted soon! Timing is subject to change pending the Nebraska football game schedule. 

We are pleased to announce that a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition will continue this year: our 4th Annual Pop-Up Party at Second Chapter Brewing!

Spend the day with us, sipping and shopping from some great area vendors! Plus, enter to win a great giveaway!
Trish and Dave's Kitchen on Wheels will join us all day, serving smash burgers, Philly sandwiches, and more. 

Sunday, September 6, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Taproom will be open until 7:00 p.m.

Confirmed vendors include:

• Bekah's Bath Works (handmade bath and body care)
• Little White Delights (baked goods)
• PermaLinx by jBloom - Bloom With Grace (permanent jewelry)
• Serenita Stregheria (plants, crystals, herbs, & more)
• Wholesome Sandhills (gluten free baked goods)

​ADDITIONAL VENDORS ARE WANTED!!! See the details below. 

Vendor information:
SETUP: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.

COST: Indoor booth $50. Outdoor booth $35.

BOOTH: You are responsible for your table and fixtures. Spots are approximately 8' x 10' (please allow for some flexibility and creativity!). In some cases, we may be able to repurpose our taproom or deck tables for your use. If you have specific needs, please give me a call.

REGISTRATION: Please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/r2P8h7mms53T6KFJ6

PAYMENT: You may pay your vendor fee at this link: https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BNhi2KuH/modality/pickup/  You may also call Lisa during office hours (roughly M-F, 8-5) or stop in at the taproom Tuesday-Sunday. 

PROMO MATERIALS: Please send your logo and any photos that you would like us to use in our outreach to [email protected].

SIGNAGE: We encourage signage (sign or tablecloth, etc.) for your business to help with your visibility and for the professionalism of the event. 

CANCELLATIONS: Any cancellations must be made before Monday, August 24.  

LOGISTICS: The taproom is elevated above ground level, so there are steps or an ADA ramp to enter the building. The deck is also elevated above ground level. Any outdoor vendors will have access to our large umbrellas, or you may bring a small pop-up tent. We will will allow vendors in the parking lot this year if there is additional demand that exceeds the deck and taproom space.

PROMOTION: SCB will promote the event through email marketing, signage, social media, and radio advertising.  We encourage all vendors to share this event with their customers, social media, email lists, etc.

GIVEAWAY: There will be a drawing during the event. Customers will receive one entry with each purchase from any participating vendor. We ask vendors to donate one item (suggested: $10-20 retail value).