Wauktoberfest
Endres Manufacturing Grounds · Waunakee, WI
Past — dates for 2027 not announced yet
Dates and hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| FriSep 11 | Hours to be announcedOpens 4:30 PM, runs until midnight |
| SatSep 12 | Hours to be announcedOpens 11:00 AM, runs until midnight |
| SunSep 13 | 10 AM–5 PMSausage Shuffle run at 10:00 AM; grounds close 5:00 PM |
Location
Details
- Admission
- Not listed — check the official siteGeneral admission to the grounds is not priced on the festival site. The Wurst Beer Taste beer-tasting session is $45 in advance / $55 at the door and includes all-you-can-drink beer and a commemorative glass.
- Live music
- German food
- Dachshund races
- Kids activities
- Fun run
Wauktoberfest is Waunakee's German celebration, now in its twenty-second year, staged on the Endres Manufacturing grounds on the south side of the village. The three days mix polka bands and dancing with German food, eating contests for limburger cheese and sauerkraut, a brat toss, a bake-off and a dachshund dash. The ticketed Wurst Beer Taste is the weekend's centerpiece for beer drinkers, and Sunday morning opens with the Sausage Shuffle run. Proceeds go to a slate of Waunakee community groups, and bounce houses and face painting keep younger attendees busy.
Plan your visit
Last verified Sep 12, 2026 from wauktoberfest.com