Oktoberfest Archives

Oktoberfest

September 2, 2026

Join us for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration with a modern-day twist in City Centre! Main Street will be closed to make way for music, Oktoberfest-themed games and activities, food trucks, and of course a beer garden.

Live music will be provided by local bands:

Kenny Janak Orchestra (performs 2-4 p.m.)
Evans & Moore (performs 4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Charm School Dropouts (performs 7:30-9:30 p.m.)

Food and beverage available for purchase. Families and all ages are welcome. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Confirmed food trucks include:

Ben’s Pretzels
Golden Badger Bakery (European/comfort food)
Gracie’s Sodas & Sips
Johnny Ricco’s Brooklyn Pizza

Festival themed fun includes:

Husker Football Watch Party at 4 p.m.
Husker Volleyball Watch Party at 8 p.m.
Best Dressed and Beer Stein Holding contests (starting at 6:45 p.m.)
- Beer stein contest will follow immediately after the best dressed contest
- Best Dressed divisions: men, women, youth, Huskers
- Stein contest divisions: men, women, youth
Cornhole
Free face painting (3-7 p.m.)

25th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

August 30, 2026

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 25th Annual Oktoberfest celebration!
Friday, Sept. 25th: 4:00-Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 26th: Noon-Midnight
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Families Welcome!
Entrance Fee $5/day, cash only.
Under 21 (with parent) free.
**No one under 21 after 9pm.
(no readmittance)

Beer
• Lots of Oktoberfest biers on tap inside and out
Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Weihenstephaner, Warsteiner, Spaten, & More!

Food
• Frank Stoysich brats, house-made schnitzel, roasted chicken, Bavarian-style pretzels, & more!
• Order from Little India. They will have an ordering table outside…be sure to check them out.

Music

Friday
- Barry Boyce: 5-8pm
- Polka Express: 9pm-Midnight
Saturday
- Barry Boyce: Noon-3pm
- Polka Express: 4-8pm
- Angie Kriz & The Polka Tunes: 9pm-Midnight

142nd German Day Oktoberfest

August 13, 2025

Join for an unforgettable celebration at Nebraska’s largest and longest-running German festival, where tradition, culture, and community come together in true Oktoberfest spirit. This iconic event honors generations of German heritage in Omaha while continuing the world-famous Oktoberfest tradition that began in Munich in 1810.

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany with authentic German cuisine, expertly crafted beers, and nonstop entertainment for all ages. From savory sausages and warm pretzels to raised steins filled with traditional brews, every detail is designed to immerse you in the heart of Bavarian celebration.

Live music, traditional dancing, and cultural performances fill the grounds with energy and joy, inviting guests to tap their feet, sing along, and join in the fun. Whether you’re here for the food, the beer, the music, or the memories, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

This festival is more than an event, it’s a living tradition.…