Oktoberfest Weekend 2025

Get ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for our annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! Our celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and a mouthwatering array of German-themed food. Plus, we’ve got exclusive beer releases and delicious wine & beertails available all weekend long. This is the event you won’t want to miss!

Friday, September 12th
– 4:00pm: Deadhead Shed, merch table & patio bar open
– 4:30pm: Vendors & activities open | ceremonial keg tapping
– 4:30-6:00: Peoria Accordion Club
– 6:00pm: Stein Holding Competition (women’s, men’s & kids)
– 6:20pm: Costume Contest (kids & adults)
– 6:30-9:30: Heidelberg German Band
– 7:30pm: Stein Holding Competition (women’s & men’s)

Saturday, September 13th
– 10:00am: Pretzels & Pilates with Nancy Nork
– 12:00pm: Deadhead Shed & Axe Throwing opens
– 2:30pm: Deadhead Shed food opens
– 2:30pm-5:30pm: The Mason Dixies
– 4:00pm: Vendors, activities & patio bar opens
– 6:00pm: Costume contest (kids & adults)
– 6:10pm: Stein Holding Competition (women’s, men’s & kids)
– 6:30pm-9:30pm: Heidelberg German Band
– 7:30pm: Stein Holding Competition (women’s & mens’s)
– 8:00pm: Vendors & Activities closes