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Fridays & Saturdays, October 4-26, 6-11 p.m. | 21+ Only

Fairplex Presents Oktoberfest

Fridays & Saturdays | October 3 - 17

Grab your lederhosen and dirndls –Bavaria is taking over Fairplex! Our 12th annual Oktoberfest is bigger, bolder, and bier-ier than ever – serving up German brews, hearty eats and lively music.

It’s a three weekend-long party packed with:

  • The Rheinlanders oom pah pah and tribute bands
  • The famous Chicken Dance (you know you want to!)
  • Games, prizes, and plenty of surprises

No outside cups, containers, or beer steins allowed.

Know before you go

TICKET PRICING

 Friday admissionSaturday admissionBoos & Brews
Advance Online$16$19$29.99
Gate$20$25

Friday admission

  • $16 Advance Online
  • $20 at Gate

Saturday admission

  • $19 Advance Online
  • $25 at Gate
  • $29.99

PARKING & DROP-OFF

General parking is available at Yellow Lot / Gate 17.

Ride Share & Drop-off is available at Gate 1.

Online General Parking: $22.50 – at Gate $26 (Credit Card only)

Admission, parking and alcohol sales are all card only. Some food stands may accept cash.

Private Sections Available for Groups of 20+

Planning a celebration, company outing, or social event? Oktoberfest at Fairplex offers an exclusive group experience for parties of 20 or more. Enjoy the energy of Oktoberfest with the added benefit of your own reserved section.

Group Package Includes:

  • Private reserved area for your group
  • Discounted tickets at $11 per person
  • Ideal for birthdays, corporate gatherings, and reunions
  • Access to live entertainment, beer, authentic German food, and more!
  • Guests must be 21 years of age or older

How to Reserve:

To book your group and secure a private section, please contact us at groupsales@fairplex.com or call (909) 865-4051

Space is limited. Reserve early to guarantee availability.

  • Must present physical ID, no digital IDs accepted.
  • A valid U.S or government-issued driver’s license or identification card that must contain a photograph and date of birth
  • A valid U.S. or foreign government-issued passport that must contain a photograph and date of birth.
  • Non-U.S.- resident attendees must provide a valid passport. A non-U.S. license will not be accepted.

These forms of identification DO NOT allow entry – school identification card, birth certificate, social security card, consular identification, non-U.S.-issued license, expired identification of any kind, temporary paper identification and other identification not listed in the required section.

For more information on our rules and restrictions review our  Code of Conduct   FAQs

For more information on our Designated Driver Program, view here

Entertainment

Soak in the unmistakable German Oom Pah Pah from The Rheinlanders, bust a move to our DJ, and sing along with tribute bands under the lights at the Festplatz Stage.

Beer/Bier

Beer. Beer. And yes… more beer. Sip your way through authentic Oktoberfest styles, crisp wheat beers and seasonal favorites – all hand-picked to make you feel like you’re in the heart of Bavaria.

Food/Das Fest

Feast like a true Bavarian! From sizzling bratwurst to golden pretzels (brez’n), potato pancakes, and tangy potato salad — we’ve got the comfort food covered.

Festive Attire & Souvenirs

Half the fun of Oktoberfest is dressing the part! Break out your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, or grab festive props and merch on-site to join the sea of Bavarian style.

Das Kär Show

Brats and brez’n meet horsepower! Check out over 40 schönes Autos — including vintage Volkswagen Beetles and Buses — at our Das Kär Show. Pick your dream ride and imagine flying down the Autobahn.

Watch Party

Don’t miss the action of fall sports while enjoying Fairplex’s Bavarian kegger. Oktoberfest features jumbo screens so you can catch baseball, football or basketball.

Entertainment Schedules

Raise your glass, move your feet. The beer might bring you in, but the music will keep you dancing all night!

OOM PAH PAH BAND

Oktoberfest Halle - Expo Hall 10

The Rheinlanders

The show never ends! Every night, Fridays & Saturdays.

Set 1
6PM Alphorn Ensemble at Entrance 10 mins.
6:10-7PM The Rheinlanders 50 mins.
7PM Aphorn Blowing Contest 10 mins.
Set 2
7:15-8PM The Rheinlanders 45 mins.
8PM Women’s Bier Stein Holding Contest 10 mins.
Set 3
8:15-9PM The Rheinlanders 45 mins.
9PM Men’s Bier Stein Holding Contest 10 mins.
Set 4
9:15-9:45PM The Rheinlanders 30 mins.
9:45PM Men’s Bier Trinken Contest 10 mins.
Set 5
10-10:30PM The Rheinlanders 30 mins.
10:30PM Women’s Bier Trinken Contest 10 mins.
Set 6
10:45-11:15PM The Rheinlanders 30 mins.
11:15PM Chicken Dance Contest 10 mins.
11:30PM End of Show

Alphorn Playing

7 pm

Women’s Beer Drinking

8 pm

Men’s Beer Drinking

8:45 pm

Women’s Stein-Holding

9:45 pm

Men’s Stein-Holding

10:30 pm

TRIBUTE BANDS

Festplatz Stage

October 3-4, 2025

Die Sauerkrauts

Traditional polka with a modern twist

6:30PM, 7:45PM & 9:15PM

October 10-11, 2025

FlashPants

The wildest 80s party band around

6:30PM, 7:45PM & 9:15PM

October 17-18, 2025

Red Hot Cholo Peppers

A spicy tribute you’ll never forget

6:15PM, 7:15PM, 8:15PM & 9:15PM

DJ SETS

Black Forest Tanzhalle - Expo Hall 9

Doors open at 8PM nightly.

DJ SETS AT THE BLACK FOREST TANZHALLE

Check back soon for updates!

October 3-4, 2025

TBA

October 10-11, 2025

TBA

October 17-18, 2025

TBA

Tribute Bands

Oct. 4, 18, 19, & 25

Die Sauerkrauts

Oct. 5

The Wayu Band and DJ Gouda

Oct. 11, 12, & 26

Flashpants

Entertainment Schedules

Tribute Bands

Oct. 4, 18, 19, & 25

Die Sauerkrauts

Oct. 5

The Wayu Band and DJ Gouda

Oct. 11, 12, & 26

Flashpants

DJ Sets

Oct. 4, 11, 12, 18, & 25

The CheckOne2 Experience

Oct. 5, & 19

Dj Joe Vinyl

Oct. 26

Friends Over Followers w/ La Bellatini, Gouda and Shelly

Oom Pah Pah Band

The show never ends! Every night, Fridays & Saturdays

Rhinelander

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

For sponsorship opportunities please contact: sponsorship@fairplex.com