OKTOBERFEST 2024

Don’t miss the 63rd Oktoberfest in La Crosse! Regional food and beverage vendors, three stages of music, and fun for the whole family.
New this year! Enjoy a seamless customer experience and fewer lines with RFID wristbands. Your ticket will be on your wrist and you can also link your card to pay for even more convenience. Physical credit/debit cards can also be presented for payment and there will be a cash loading option, too. More questions? Visit their FAQs
PLUS free admission with family friendly programming on Sunday, September 29 at the Fest Grounds.

Check out the full event schedule here.

Here’s some highlights:

Thursday, September 26 – Southside: Craft Beer Night, FREE ADMISSION for College Students, super fun band Good For Gary returns! Northside: The Big Glow Up at Copeland Park before the Torchlight Parade, followed by the After Glow Bash

Friday, September 27 – Morning Buzz Breakfast at Brothers, Tapping of the Golden Keg, Pop Rocks and Junk FM

Saturday, September 28 – Maple Leaf Walk/Run, Maple Leaf Parade, 9 p.m. fireworks!

Sunday, September 29 – Parade Marshall’s Pancake Breakfast at Terry Erickson Boys & Girls Club,

No admission wristband required Sunday! Festing fun for the whole family! Balloon artist, face painting, vendors, and more!

Don’t forget about the 3rd Street Aid Station!

The 3rd Street Aid Station is staffed by Police and volunteers on Friday and Saturday nights from 7PM to 3AM the next day. The Station offers the following assistance:

• Medical care
• Phone charging
• Reporting lost or found items
• Directions to the pick-up area for taxis, Uber, Lyft and the Safe Ride Bus