Twin Cities Oktoberfest

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About

Twin Cities Oktoberfest, the #4 ranked Oktoberfest in America, is excited to be back for its 15th annual event on October 3rd and 4th, 2025, in the heart of the Twin Cities at the Historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Every year, we are proud to offer an entirely local event, including beer, food, music and other entertainment.

In 2025, our beverage sponsors will include Utepils Brewing, Pryes Brewing Company, Bruhaven Craft Co., Lift Bridge Brewing Company and Minneapolis Cider Company.

Our food offerings included multiple varieties of brats and German potato salad from Gerhard’s Brats, traditional German pretzels from Aki’s Breadhaus, savory and sweet pies from Sara’s Tipsy Pies, and more, soon-to-be-announced NEW food options.

We’re welcoming back three bands well-versed in traditional German Oktoberfest music – The Bavarian Musikmeisters, Alpensterne, and the Josh Norman Musik Meisters. We’ll also have entertainment from the world-renowned SG Edelweiss dancers, The Stand Ups, and Coyote Wild on our main stage, plus more local entertainment on our tent stage.

Rules and Regulations:

• Our Oktoberfest is an all-ages event, but state law requires you to be 21 years of age or older to drink alcohol. Be prepared to show your state- or federally-issued ID when purchasing alcohol. We reserve the right to stop serving you if deemed you have had enough to drink.
• Pets are not allowed, but registered service dogs are.
• Both cash and credit cards (fees apply on all credit purchases) are accepted for purchasing entrance and beer tickets. We will also have cash machines on site.