Annual Waukesha Oktoberfest
September 25 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
Join in for the 10th annual Waukesha Oktoberfest event for a taste of German in the heart of Waukesha County. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25, from 5:00-10:00 pm and Saturday, September 26, from noon-10:00pm, at Frame Park in Waukesha. This event is free and open to the public. We went in 2024 and had so much fun!! Get the giant pretzel like we always do and bring out your German Roots! Admission to the event is free!
- Event is FREE but a $2 wristband is required for alcohol purchase and consumption. Proceeds benefit local organizations.
- Wristbands can be purchased at the event and are not available for pre-sale.
- Beer Sales benefit Waukesha Kiwanis Early Risers
- T-shirt sales benefit Waukesha Police Explorers
- Brat sales benefit the Waukesha Police Academy
- Sprecher ambulance concession sales benefit Waukesha Rotary
- Interested in volunteering for this event? Contact April Dethloff, Volunteer Coordinator, 262-524-3709
Parking Areas:
- Frame Park, 1150 Frame Park Drive
- Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter Street
- Frame Park Playground & Formal Gardens Lots, Frame Park Drive (Enter from Moreland Blvd)
- East Alternative School, 1150 White Rock Avenue
- Street Parking is also available in the area
FREE Shuttle:
Oktoberfest Shuttles (complimentary) will be available!
- Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Shuttle runs continuously:
Take the FREE Shuttle Saturday, 2 pm to 10 pm from this location:
- Waukesha County Courthouse (515 Moreland Blvd)
- Pick-up/drop-off every 15 minutes. Final pick up from Frame Park at 10:00 p.m.
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Please be aware that dogs are prohibited in City parks, unless otherwise designated.
Alcohol purchase and consumption is restricted to adults 21 and older.
Alcohol must remain in the Oktoberfest area at all times.
Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited in tents.
Can I bring a bag? Water? Food? My own beer?
Yes, yes, yes, and NO.
- There are no bag restrictions
- You are welcome to bring your own water
- You can certainly bring in your own food, but why? We have some amazing food options and several service groups working hard to bring you great food, make some money, and support the community while they work to make your Oktoberfest experience fun
- Sorry, no carry-ins of alcohol per ordinance 11.27(4). Please purchase your beer from the designated concessions stands to help support Oktoberfest and keep entrance to the event free of charge.
Do they sell food at Oktoberfest?
YES! Get the giant pretzel! They have amazing vendors selling brats, spanferkel, wiener schnitzel, burgers, pretzels, and so much more! The Rotary Club of Waukesha, the Citizens Police Academy Association, the Waukesha Lions Club, and the Sunrise Rotary, along with several small, local businesses, all benefit when you eat your way through Oktoberfest. Enjoy!
Do they take cash?
Of course! But you’ll need to exchange it for an Oktoberfest gift card at the cash kiosk. All of the vendors will accept credit/debit cards and Oktoberfest gift cards.
Can I bring a chair?
You can, but you don’t have to. They will have lots of communal beer garden tables. Pull up, say Guten Tag, and meet new friends. It’s all about community at Oktoberfest. Everyone is all here to have a wonderful time, right?
Can I reserve a table?
But of course! Reserve your table for either Friday and/or Saturday for $225. That gets you a table for 4 hours and a $200 Oktoberfest gift card to spend as you wish. Tables available for purchase starting August 17 for residents and August 20 for non-residents.
For more information Call the City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. at 262-524-3737.
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