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Oktoberfest 2023 Events in Milwaukee

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Are you looking to try some local beers, experience some German culture, and get into Oktoberfest? Tabak Law has put together a list of our favorite Oktoberfest 2023 Events in Milwaukee. You won’t want to miss out on these.

Top Oktoberfest of 2023 in the Milwaukee Area

There is so much going on in the Milwaukee area for Oktoberfest, but we tried to keep our event listing down to the big ones that you don’t want to miss. There will also be pub crawls and events at most local bars so don’t forget to check in with your favorite bars and restaurants too.

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    Milwaukee’s Original Oktoberfest

    When: Thursday-Sunday September 1st-October 8th
    Where: Heidelberg Park at the Bavarian Bierhaus
    Address: 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale
    Admission: Free to $10

    For over 60 years, this Oktoberfest celebration has been going on, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Every weekend in September and the first weekend in October, you have food, drinks, live music, and more all with a German twist to look forward to. Thursdays and Sundays entry is free, Fridays are $5, and Saturdays are $10.

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    Waukesha’s Oktoberfest

    When: September 22nd and 23rd
    Where: Frame Park
    Address: 1150 Frame Park Drive, Waukesha
    Admission: Free

    You can expect beer, live music, chainsaw wood carving, and maybe even find yourself staring at a live statue. The beer will be free while it lasts and there will even be free cake available on Saturday. On Friday, the event opens at 5 p.m., and on Saturday it opens at noon giving you two great opportunities to join in on all the German fun.

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    Germantown Hunsrucker Oktoberfest

    When: September 23rd and 24th
    Where: Dheinsville Historic Park
    Address: N128W18780 Holy Hill Road, Germantown
    Admission: Free

    The Germantown Historical Society is putting on an event to remember. With free admission and parking, you don’t have a reason to miss out. There will be a performance on Saturday by Copper Box as well as a Dheinsville Dachshund Dash that benefits the Washington County Humane Society. Sunday you won’t want to miss the car show either.

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    Wisconsin Brewing Company Park Oktoberfest

    When: September 23rd
    Where: Wisconsin Brewing Company Park
    Address: 1011 Blue Ribbon Circle N, Oconomowoc
    Admission: $45

    With the price of admission you get unlimited beer samples and a commemorative tasting glass. Want more? How about a VIP package for $65 that includes early admission, a brat bar, and more. If you intend on being the designated driver, then you can get in for just $15 and still get unlimited soda and water. There will also be food trucks and more.

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    Oktoberfest of Greater Racine

    When: September 28th-October 1st
    Where: Franksville Craft Beer Garden
    Address: 9614 Northwestern Ave., Franksville
    Admission: Free

    Presented by the Lakefront Brewing Company, you’ll get to try 24 craft beers on tap with a pig roast, food trucks, hammerschlagen, and more. It’s a family-friendly event with yard games and live music. You will not want to miss out on what is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in the Racine area.

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    Milwaukee Oktoberfest

    When: October 6th-8th
    Where: Cathedral Square Park
    Address: 520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Admission: Free-$2 Wristband Fee

    This year, the Milwaukee Oktoberfest celebration is moving back to Cathedral Square for the first time since 2015. You’ll find local Oktoberfest beers, authentic German food, dancing with live music, a craft fair, and more. This is one of the last Oktoberfest events in the area making it a perfect way to round out your Oktoberfest season.

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