Minster Oktoberfest
Spass Platz, Minster village park · Minster, OH
Oct 2–4
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriOct 2 | 6 PM–11:59 PMStands and arts & crafts open at 6:00 PM. |
| SatOct 3 | 9 AM–11:59 PMCar show registration from 9:00 AM at Community Lanes, 356 E 3rd St; stands open 11:00 AM. |
| SunOct 4 | 8 AM–8 PMCelebration Mass 8:00 AM; Oktoberfest Classic 10K; stands open 11:00 AM; parade at 2:00 PM. |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official site
- Organized by
- Minster Oktoberfest (founded by the Minster Jaycees and Kiwanis Club)
- Live music
- German food
- Fun run
- Parade
- Craft vendors
Minster, a heavily German-settled village in Auglaize County, has been staging this three-day Oktoberfest since 1975 and now draws crowds many times the size of the town itself. Food and craft stands open along the park each evening, German music and dancing run on multiple stages, and the competitive calendar covers a beer tray relay, a jug hoist, a 10K, a car show and Miss Oktoberfest and Little Miss Oktoberfest pageants. Sunday begins with a celebration Mass and ends with the afternoon parade, after which the stands close for the year.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 12, 2026 from minsteroktoberfest.com
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