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17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Arts and Entertainment

August 30, 2024

From: Galena Oktoberfest

The 17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest will Feature:

The Ceremonial Tapping Of The Keg and American Legion Honor Guard Salute
Famous Wiener Dog Races
Non-Stop Live Music and Oktoberfest Concert After Dark
Polka Lessons And Dancing
Beer Stein Endurance Contest
Bean Bag Tournament
The Great Pumpkin Lift And Pumpkin Decorating For Kids
Fun Games And Root Beer
In The Kinder Area For Kids And Great Food And Beer

Schedule:

9:00 Am - 11:00 Am - Midwest Health And Fitness Center 5k Walk/Run
11:00 Am - 3:00 Pm - Live Music With "The Goodtime Dutchmen"
11:00 Am - 4:00 Pm - "New Glarus Alphorners" - George Albright and Heinz Mattmann
11:00 Am - 10:00 Pm - Ice-Cold Beer Served In Ein Prosit Tent and Potosi Rolling Bar
 11:00 Am - 5:00 Pm - Food Service By The Galena Elks
11:00 Am - 10:00 Pm - Food Service By Birds - Serious Chicken
11:00 Am - 10:00 Pm - Food Service By Jo Daviess County Beef Association
11:00 Am - 10:00 Pm - Food Service By Orchard Landing
12:00 Pm - Honor Guard Salute and Ceremonial Tapping Of The Keg
12:00 Pm - 1:00 Pm - Wiener Dog Race Registration
12:00 Pm - 4:00 Pm - Beer Stein Endurance Contest Registration
12:00 Pm - 4:00 Pm - Cornhole Tournament Registration
12:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm - Games And Art Station For The Kids
12:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm - Pet Adoptions By Safe Haven
12:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm - Galena Oktoberfest Merchandise For Sale, While Supplies Last
12:30 Pm and 4:30 Pm - Polka Lessons With Tim and Kathy
1:00 Pm - National Anthem
1:10 Pm - Wiener Dog Parade And The Call To The Post
1:30 Pm - Wiener Dog Races Begin
3:00 Pm - 7:00 Pm - Live Music With Dave Austen Band
3:30 Pm - Wiener Dog Champion Races Begin
4:00 Pm – Galena Oktoberfest Framed Poster Art Auction
4:10 Pm - Beer Stein Endurance Contest Begins
5:00 Pm - Cornhole Tournament Begins
7:00 Pm - 10:00 Pm - Live Music With Boogie Monster Band

Date: October 5, 2024

Location:

Depot Park
91 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036

Admission:

Adults and Teens: $10
Children 12 and under: Free
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Free use of fun activities and games for kids.

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