Waukesha Oktoberfest

The City of Waukesha runs its Oktoberfest over two evenings in Frame Park along the Fox River. Entry is free and the city keeps it that way by selling a $2 wristband to anyone who wants to buy beer. German bands and dancers play across the weekend while vendors sell brats, schnitzel and pretzels, and the crowd competes in a Maßkrugstemmen stein-holding contest and a best-dressed contest. Families get a Little Lederhosen Express train and other children's activities, and a laser-hosen light show closes out the night.