41 years of cheer and beer

Dayton, Ohio (WDTN) - The 41st Oktoberfest is this weekend and includes an array of artisans, unique international foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages and much more!

Oktoberfest hours are noon – 11 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, and noon – 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 23.  

Highlights of this year’s Oktoberfest include a fully covered main stage viewing area, an expanded craft beer tent with all the weekend football action on four big-screen TVs, and a special craft beer cask tapping on Saturday.

The ACCO Brands FamilyFest provides free art activities for the kids, from noon – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Getting to and from Oktoberfest is a snap.

Free parking and shuttle services are available on September 22 and 23.

Park at the Welch Packaging Group lot, located one mile east of UD Arena on Edwin C. Moses Blvd., and take the free shuttle to and from Oktoberfest.

Visitors may also park downtown and take the free RTA Oktoberfest shuttle from stops along Main Street, Second Street and Fifth Street in the Oregon District.

Advance tickets for Oktoberfest are $5 adults and seniors, and $3 students (ages 7-18). Tickets purchased at the gate are $7 adults, $5 seniors, and $4 students. Children 6 and under are admitted free.

Oktoberfest advance tickets may be purchased by clicking here