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Oktoberfest Chippewa Falls

September 19 + 20, 2025

Northern WI State Fairgrounds • 225 Edward Street • Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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Oktoberfest Chippewa Falls

Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest Chippewa Falls, happening September 20 + 21! This is the largest fall attraction in Chippewa Falls, WI, so trust us, you won’t want to miss out on the fun.

Oktoberfest Chippewa Falls has been providing a family-friendly German heritage event in the Chippewa Valley for 21 years. This year, visitors will be greeted with new kids’ activities and Glockenspiel acts. Plus, some of our favorite competitions, such as stein holding, sauerkraut eating, and keg rolling.

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What to Expect

The weekend fun kicks off with the introduction of our Festmeister and Festmeisterin at the Leinenkugel grounds at 12:00 PM on Friday. Then, the Golden Keg procession to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds and the tapping of the Golden Keg. Festival goers can enjoy four stages, over 30 entertainers, vendors, authentic foods, plenty of dancing and Gemutlichkeit! Prost to 2024!

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To sponsor the Oktoberfest FUN! Please reach out to missy@chippewachamber.org.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

11:00am - 11:00pm
Grounds Open
11:00am - 8:45pm
Souvenir Haus Open
12:00pm
Announcement of 2024 Festmeister & Festmeisterin - Golden Keg Procession from the Leinenkugel Brewery
2:30 - 8:00pm
Toycen Ford Kid's Kingdom, Games, & Art Area Open
4:00 - 7:00pm
Face Painter
6:00 - 10:00pm
Bierhaus Open
Northwestern Bank Hauptfestzelt
11:00am - 2:30pm
Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen
3:00 - 6:00pm
Brian Bruggen & the Mississippi Valley Dutchman
7:30 - 11:00pm
Swing Crew
Festival Foods Oktoberfest Stage
11:00 - 2:00pm
Lovin' Country Band
2:30 - 6:00pm
The New Generation
7:00 - 11:00pm
CJB Rock & Variety Band
Leinie Lodge Stage
12:00 - 3:00pm
Conrad & The Comrades
3:30 - 6:30pm
The Rhythm Playboys
7:30 - 11:00pm
Grand Union
Glockenspiel Stage
3:00pm
Glockenspiel Show sponsored by Great Northern Corporation
6:30pm
Stein Holding Competition
Familientreff Stage
3:00pm
Reptile Show
4:00pm
Mark Hayward, Comedy Yo-Yo Show
4:45pm
Color-Your-Own Oktoberfest Stein
5:30pm
Reptile Show
7:00pm
Sing Along with Crazy George
7:30pm
Mark Hayward, Comedy Yo-Yo Show

Saturday, September 21, 2024

11:00am -11:00pm
Grounds Open
11:00am - 8:45pm
Souvenir Haus Open
11:00am - 8:00pm
Toycen Ford Kid's Kingdom, Games, & Art Area Open
12:00 - 4:00pm
Balloon Artist - David Olson
12:00 - 7:00pm
Face Painter
1:00 - 9:00pm
Bierhaus Open
1:00pm
Lion's Club Card Party
3:00pm
Grounds Parade
Northwestern Bank Hauptfestzelt
11:00am - 2:00pm
Swing Crew
3:00 - 6:00pm
Copper Box
7:15 - 11:00pm
The Bock Fest Boys
Festival Foods Oktoberfest Stage
12:00 - 3:00pm
North Of Dixie
3:30 - 6:30pm
Bear Creek Band
7:00 - 11:00pm
Shirts and Skins
Leinie Lodge Stage
11:30 - 2:30pm
Crimson Theory
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Bumblefist
7:30 - 11:00 pm
The Vibes
Glockenspiel Stage
4:00pm
Glockenspiel Show sponsored by Great Northern Corporation
6:00pm
Stein Holding Competition
7:00pm
Glockenspiel Show sponsored by Great Northern Corporation
Familientreff Stage
11:30am
The Rhythm Is Going To Get You
12:15pm
Reptile Show
1:15pm
Inside an Accordion with Crazy George
1:45pm
Mark Hayward, Comedy Yo-Yo Show
2:30pm
Kinder Trachten Show
3:15pm
Reptile Show
4:15pm
The Rhythm Is Going To Get You
5:00pm
Color-Your-Own Oktoberfest Stein
5:45pm
Mark Hayward, Comedy Yo-Yo Show
6:30pm
The Rhythm Is Going To Get You
7:30pm
Meet the Oktoberfest Royalty
8:00pm
Kid & Adult Sauerkraut Eating Contests

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