Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4 as Wellen Park hosts its 2nd annual Oktoberfest. The lakefront will be alive with Bavarian tradition from the first keg tapping to the last polka song offering neighbors and visitors a day packed with music, contests, food, and plenty of festive cheer.
Festival Highlights
The celebration begins with the ceremonial keg tapping at noon, followed by lively polka dancing, a crowd-favorite stein hoisting competition, and authentic music from the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band. The whole family can enjoy the festive sights and sounds while strolling the promenade and soaking in the fall atmosphere.
- 12:00 pm – Inaugural Keg Tapping
- 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm – Polka Dancing
- 3:45 pm – Stein Hoisting Competition
Sign up from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm at Oak and Stone’s outside patio bar. Five dollar entry fee. Keep the stein. Women’s and men’s divisions available. - All Day – DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band performing live
Eat and Drink Like You’re in Munich
Downtown Wellen restaurants are serving special menus designed just for Oktoberfest. From classic bratwurst to sweet strudel, here’s what you can look forward to:
Oak and Stone
- Giant Pretzel Served with spicy mustard and beer cheese
- Sausage Served with onions and peppers
Banyan House
- Bavarian Pretzels With yellow mustard, beer cheese, or stone mustard
- Cinnamon Sugar Bavarian Pretzels
- Pork Schnitzel Sandwich Served on a pretzel bun
- Bratwurst Choice of ketchup, stone mustard, Dusseldorf mustard, or sauerkraut
Villani and Co
- Bierkäse Spätzle Bowl House made spätzle topped with beer cheese, crispy pork belly, pickled onions, and chives
Lago Tacos
- Bavarian Pretzel Bites
- German Beer Cheese
- Currywurst Tacos
- German Chocolate Cake
- Spezi Cola and orange drink
Lakeside Bites
- Pommes Frites
- Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
- Apple Strudel
- Apfelschorle German apple spritzer
- Germaner Panini Bratwurst, sauerkraut, cheddar
Pop Dawgs
- Hot Dogs
- Italian Sausage
- Corn Dogs
- Pretzels
- Popcorn
- Frozen Lemonade
Kind Vibes Outfitters
- German Beers Curated selection available by the can
Join the Celebration
With free admission, live entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing drinks, Oktoberfest is a can’t-miss event for the whole family. Come early for the keg tapping, stay for the music, and enjoy Downtown Wellen in full festival spirit. Prost to 2025!
