Minnesota Oktoberfest
Central Park · Delano, MN
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriSep 18 | 4 PM–10 PMTuffy's Wiener Derby dachshund races start at 5:00 PM (Friday only). |
| SatSep 19 | 11 AM–9 PMOktoberfest Markt 11:00 AM-7:00 PM; polka bands Saturday only. |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Paid$5 for ages 21 and up; free for ages 20 and younger. The first 500 attendees Saturday receive a complimentary 2026 Minnesota Oktoberfest bier glass with paid admission.
- Organized by
- St. Peter Lutheran Church-Watertown
- Live music
- German food
- Dachshund races
- Keg tapping
- Kids activities
- Craft vendors
A two-day church-run Oktoberfest held in Delano's Central Park, organized by St. Peter Lutheran Church of nearby Watertown. The weekend opens Friday evening with dachshund racing and closes Saturday night after a full day of polka, an outdoor market and schnitzel dinners. Admission is only five dollars for adults and free for everyone twenty and under, which keeps it firmly aimed at families.
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Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from stpeterlc.org