SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023

Galena Oktoberfest 2023 will be held on: 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023

from 12:00 AM - 10:00 PM

You'll find the festivities at:

Depot Park in Galena, Illinois

(Highway 20 & Park Avenue)

Admission:

Adults and Teens: $10

Children 12 and under: FREE

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free use of fun activities and games for kids.

CARRY-IN ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED!

The 16th Annual Galena Oktoberfest will feature:

• The Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg - NOON
• Non-stop Live Music
• Famous Wiener Dog Races
• Polka Lessons and Dancing
• The Beer Stein Endurance Contest
• Pumpkin Decorating and Fun Games for Kids
• GREAT FOOD AND BEER

Also, remember to bring any eyeglasses or sunglasses that you would like to donate as we will have our donation drop box on-site. No beer goggles please.

For information on where to find lodging and to learn more about what Galena has to offer, go to WWW.VISITGALENA.COM

Directions to Depot Park and Galena can be obtained below in the Mapbox GPS Window.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Midwest Health and Fitness Center 5K Walk/Run

(register at midwestmedicalcenter.org)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Live music with The Goodtime Dutchmen

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - New Glarus Alphorners - George Albright & Heinz Mattmann 

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Food Service by Birds - Serious Chicken

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Food Service by The Galena Elks

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Cold Beer served at the Lions Tent and Potosi Rolling Bar

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM - Food Service by Orchard Landing

12:00 PM - Cannon Blast and Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Wiener Dog Registration

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Beer Stein Endurance Contest Registration

12:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Pet adoptions by Safe Haven

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Games and Art Station for the kids

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Galena Oktoberfest Merchandise for sale, while supplies last

12:30 PM - Polka Lessons with Tim & Kathy

1:10 PM - Wiener Dog Parade and the Call to the Post

1:30 PM - Wiener Dog Races begin

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Live Music with Dave Austin Band

4:00 PM - Wiener Dog Champion races commence

4:25 PM – Galena Oktoberfest Framed Poster Art Auction

4:30 PM - Beer Stein Endurance Contest - Registered Men & Women

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Live music The Boogie Monsters