St. Mary's Oktoberfest
St. Mary's School grounds · Alton, IL
Oct 9–11
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriOct 9 | 5 PM–11 PMOpening night: race packet pickup from 3 pm, alcohol service from 5 pm, entertainment 7-11 pm. |
| SatOct 10 | 1 PM–10 PMGrounds open and keg tapping at 1 pm; entertainment ends at 10 pm. |
| SunOct 11 | Hours to be announcedFaith and Family day: Mass in the Grass at 11 am; sweepstakes drawing at 8:15 pm. Closing time not published. |
Location
Details
- Admission
- FreeGeneral admission is free; food, drinks, games and wristbands are priced separately. Separate registration for the 5K and one-mile fun run.
- Organized by
- St. Mary's Parish, Alton
- Live music
- German food
- Keg tapping
- Kids activities
- Fun run
- Craft vendors
St. Mary's Parish in Alton turns its school grounds into a three-day Oktoberfest that opens Friday evening with a 5K and one-mile fun run, builds to a full Saturday of German food, beer and live bands, and closes Sunday with a "Mass in the Grass" and family programming. General admission is free, with wristbands and tickets sold for food, drinks and games. Kids' games and inflatables, bingo, a silent auction and a closing sweepstakes drawing round out the weekend.
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Last verified Sep 8, 2026 from stmarysoktoberfest.com
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