Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest
Uptown Jackson · Jackson, MO
Oct 2–3
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriOct 2 | 6 PM–10 PMKeg tapping at 6pm, then live music |
| SatOct 3 | 10 AM–10 PM5K earlier in the morning; festival grounds open at 10am |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official siteNo admission price published on the organiser's page; individual activities such as the 5K have their own registration.
- Organized by
- Uptown Jackson Revitalization Organization (UJRO)
- Live music
- Beer garden
- German food
- Stein hoisting
- Dachshund races
- Keg tapping
- Fun run
- Parade
- Craft vendors
- Costume contest
A two-day street festival that fills the historic Uptown district of Jackson, in southeast Missouri, with German food, beer and music each October. The weekend opens Friday evening with a ceremonial keg tapping and runs all day Saturday with a 5K, a costumed pet parade, wiener dog races and a German cuisine cook-off. It is run as a fundraiser by the volunteer group that works on revitalising the Uptown business district.
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Last verified Sep 21, 2026 from ujro.org
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