Oktoberfest

September 21 - 23, 2012

Mark your calendars now for the 2012 Oktoberfest, which takes place September 21-23. Presented by MillerCoors, this community event proudly boasts a dazzling array of artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages, delicious international wines and so much more!

Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage viewing area, an expanded Craft Beer tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend football action and the annual Oktoberfest Home Brew Beer Contest. The MeadWestvaco FamilyFest provides free art activities and games for the kids, from noon – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Kids may also sign up for the free ProLiance Energy Museum Kids Club at Oktoberfest.

Don't forget about the annual Friday evening Oktoberfest Preview Party. Preview Party guests enjoy complimentary draft beer and wine, live entertainment and great socializing in a casual, less-crowded atmosphere.

Click here to read more about the Oktoberfest Preview Party

Hours

Preview Party: 7 - 11 p.m.
Saturday, noon - 11p.m.
Sunday, noon - 7p.m.

Admission

Preview Party (Friday, September 21)
Advance Tickets: $50 members; $65 non-members
At the Gate: $80

Saturday/Sunday General Admission
Advance Tickets: $5 adults and seniors; $3 students (ages 7-18)
At the Gate: $7 adults; $5 for seniors; $4 for students
Children 6 and under admitted free

Advance tickets for Preview Party and Oktoberfest go on sale in August.

Get Social!

Be sure to join the Oktoberfest celebration on Facebook and Twitter for photos, video, special offers and exclusive updates from Oktoberfest! On Twitter, search for the hashtag #OktoberfestDayton for the latest updates.

Oktoberfest Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
MillerCoors

Preview Party Sponsor
Steve R. Rauch