About Oktoberfest 2026

Oktoberfest, taking place on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, features live music, family activities, outstanding artisans, delicious food, a Weingarten and, of course, an amazing selection of more than 50 craft and international beers!

Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2026, offering a wide range of unique items for sale. The ACCO Brands FamilyFest, taking place from noon–5 pm each day, features special activities for all ages on the festival grounds.

Oktoberfest

A Dayton tradition established in 1971, Oktoberfest is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and vital to everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. The three-day fall festival takes place the fourth full weekend of September.

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