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The Original Oktoberfest

September 4 – October 4


Milwaukee’s longest-running celebration of its kind brings nearly a century of Oktoberfest tradition to Old Heidelberg Park. Experience the spirit of Munich with authentic German beer, food, live music and family-friendly fun. Raise a stein, savor a sausage and dance along to live polka.

thebavarianbierhaus.com/oktoberfest

Oktoberfest opens at 4pm Fridays, 11am Saturdays and 11am Sundays. Admission is $5 Fridays and $10 Saturdays ( $5 off with the Bavarian Bierhaus mobile app) and free Sundays. Parking is free. 

Table Reservations 
Soak up the atmosphere of Oktoberfest in comfort–reserve a table for family and friends starting at $10 Friday and $40 Saturday. Visit bavarianbierhaus.com for reservations and more information.

Family-friendly festival 
Enjoy a true “Gemütlichkeit” with carnival games, a midway, dancing, singing, hammerslagen, children’s menu items, and entertainers. 

Food and drink are always a high point 
Imbibe an authentic German brew, various wines, or a refreshing cocktail from the Bierhaus’ extensive drink menu.

Enjoy German and Austrian-style cuisine including Usinger’s Sausages, Doner Kebab, Bavarian pretzels, and schnitzel. Kids’ and vegetarian meals are available to order. Rainbow trout on a stick and a cod fish fry are available on Friday nights, and spanferkel and rotisserie chicken are available Fridays and Saturdays. 

Hotel accommodations
Those looking for a place to stay during the event can check out the options offered in Glendale, some within walking distance of the Oktoberfest grounds and Bierhaus. discoverthenorthshoremke.com/discover-hotels-lodging

Old Heidelberg Park 
at the Bavarian Bierhaus,
700 W. Lexington Blvd. Glendale
(414) 236-7000
info@bavbierhaus.com