Arts and Entertainment
August 21, 2023
From: Das Beste OktoberfestSchedule of Events:
Thursday, September 28, 2023
7–9 am
SENIOR BREAKFAST | Morrie's Heritage Hofbräu Haus – Fest Grounds
No admission pass required
Pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and coffee.Featuring live music | Mike Hayes live for WIZM NEWS
Sponsor: WIZM NEWS
11 am–2:30 pm
SPECIAL FESTER CARNIVAL | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse
No admission pass required
Sponsors: Dairyland Power Cooperative, E. Stanek Electric, Marine Credit Union Foundation, River Town Dental
4–9 pm
CARNIVAL | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse
No admission pass required. Carnival ride tickets available on site.
Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!Pay One Price Wristbands Thursday 4-9 pm: $35 per session per person
Sponsor: WXOW
4–11 pm
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FEST GROUNDS OPEN | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse
Oktoberfest admission pass required
Thursday Presenting Sponsor: Gerrard-Hoeschler, Realtors
4-11 pm
STUDENT NIGHT | Fest Grounds
Free admission for students with a valid college student ID. Join us for a Packers Party, DJ Trivia, and current dance hits played by Twin Cities cover band, Good for Gary!
Sponsor: Gillette Pepsi of La Crosse
4–8 pm
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CRAFT BEER NIGHT | Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest Admission Pass & Craft Beer Night Ticket Required
Sample from more than 20 craft breweries! Special 15th annual Craft Beer Night commemorative button included!
Sponsors: Samuel Adams, State Bank Financial, Festival Foods, Big Al’s Pizza, Mid-West Family, Villand & Son
5-7 pm
LEDERHOSEN GAMES | Garden Stage Area - Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes
7 pm
TORCHLIGHT PARADE | Northside La Crosse
Kane & Gillette Streets to Clinton Street | Find more details on the route map and lineup here!
Presenting Sponsor: Kwik Trip
7:15 pm
PACKER PARTY WITH DJ TRIVIA | Morrie's Heritage Hofbräu Haus - Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Cheer on the Green Bay Packers as they compete against the Detroit Lions. Trivia, giveaways, and more!
7:30–11 pm
TORCHLIGHT AFTER GLOW BASH | Copeland Park – Loggers Field
No admission pass required
Free admission and families welcome | Kick off your Oktoberfest on the Northside with The Swing Crew
Sponsor: WXOW
Music
LA CROSSE BIERHAUS STAGE IN THE MORRIE'S HERITAGE HOFBRÄU HAUS
4-6:30 pm
BRIAN BRUEGGEN & THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DUTCHMEN
ALTRA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FESTPLATZ
8–11 pm
GOOD FOR GARY
Friday, September 29, 2023
9:30 am–midnight
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FEST GROUNDS OPEN | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse
Oktoberfest admission pass required
10 am
STEIN HOLDING FINALS | The Remainders Garden Stage - Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Sponsor: Samuel Adams
11 am
OPENING CEREMONY | The Remainders Garden Stage
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
The much-anticipated tapping of the Samuel Adams Golden Keg
2–4 pm
LEDERHOSEN GAMES | Garden Stage Area
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes
4–9 pm
CARNIVAL | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse
No admission pass required. Carnival ride tickets available on site.
Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!Pay One Price Wristbands Thursday 4-9 pm: $35 per session per person
Sponsor: WXOW
Music
ALTRA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FESTPLATZ
11:30 am–2:30 pm
SWING CREW
3–5:30 pm
PAT MCCURDY
6–9 pm
RHINO
9:30 pm–midnight
ARCH ALLIES
THE REMAINDERS GARDEN STAGE
11:30 am–2 pm
THE JIMMYS
2:30–5 pm
COPPER BOX OKTOBERFEST EXPERIENCE
5:30–8 pm
BREWTOWN BEAT
8:30–10:30 pm
NATHAN HANSEN MUSIC
LA CROSSE BIERHAUS STAGE INSIDE THE MORRIE'S HERITAGE HOFBRÄU HAUS
11:30 am–2 pm
MIKE SCHNEIDER BAND
2:30–4:30 pm
OKTOBERFEST SINGERS
5–8 pm
GARY BRUEGGEN & THE RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN
8:30–10:30 pm
RHYTHM PLAYBOYS
Saturday, September 30, 2023
7 am
YMCA MAPLE LEAF WALK RUN | Riverside Park
Pre-registration required. Half marathon, 5-mile run, 5k walk and Kid’s Maple Mile. For more info visit: www.laxymca.org/maple-leaf-walk-run/Hosted by La Crosse Area Family YMCA.
10 am
MAPLE LEAF PARADE | Northside to Downtown
Find more details on the route map and lineup here!
11 am–midnight
FEST GROUNDS OPEN | 1 Oktoberfest Strasse
Oktoberfest admission pass required
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12–9 pm
CARNIVAL | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse
No admission pass required. Carnival ride tickets available on site.
Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!
Sponsor: WXOW
2–4 pm
LEDERHOSEN GAMES | Garden Stage Area
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Stein races, stein holdings, barrel roll, grain toss, Schokolade essen and scavenger hunt | Play games, have fun and win prizes
9 pm
62ND OKTOBERFEST FIREWORKS CELEBRATION | Fest Grounds
Oktoberfest admission pass required to enter Fest Grounds
Sponsors: Cleary Management & Oktoberfest USA
Music
ALTRA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FESTPLATZ
12–1:30 pm
MIKE MCABEE
2-5:30 pm
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
6-9 pm
FAILURE TO LAUNCH
9:30 pm-midnight
JUNK FM
THE REMAINDERS GARDEN STAGE
1:30–3:30 pm
BRATWURST BROTHERS
4–7:30 pm
PIANO FONDUE
8–10 pm
THE REMAINDERS
LA CROSSE BIERHAUS STAGE INSIDE THE MORRIE'S HERITAGE HOFBRÄU HAUS
1:30-4 pm
BRIAN BRUEGGEN & THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DUTCHMEN
4:30–7:30 pm
RHYTHM PLAYBOYS
8–10:30 pm
KRIS & THE RIVERBEND DUTCHMEN
Special Fest Events
Aug. 17 | 4-7 pm
CRAFT BEER NIGHT TICKET RELEASE PARTY | The Crow - 100 3rd St S, La Crosse
Join us for your only chance to save on Craft Beer Night tickets – $10 off!
Sponsors: Samuel Adams, State Bank Financial, Festival Foods, Big Al’s Pizza, Mid-West Family, Villand & Son.
Begins on Sep 18
OKTOBERFEST USA MEDALLION HUNT
Check our Medallion Hunt page or social media for daily clues. $500 cash prize!
Sponsor: Emerj360
Sat. Sept 23 | 1-4 pm
OKTOBERFEST PRE-PARTY | Morrie's Onalaska Volkswagen / Audi - 331 Theater Rd
Help us kick off Fest Week at Morrie’s Onalaska Volkswagen/Audi! Avoid the lines during Fest by purchasing tickets in advance. Plus food, music, and more!
Sponsor: Morrie's Auto Group
Sun. Oct 1
ECUMENICAL SERVICE | Onalaska United Methodist Church
Sun. Oct 1 | 12-4 pm
SUNDAY CARNIVAL | Copeland Park - Northside La Crosse
No admission pass required. Carnival ride tickets available on site.
Fest fun with carnival rides and food vendors!
Sponsor: WXOW
Sun. Oct 1
BRATS FOR SENIORS | La Crosse
Delivery of Fest brats and Gemu?tlichkeit to residents in our City of La Crosse housing facilities
Sponsor: Mid-West Family
Mon. Oct 2 | 11 am–1:30 pm
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LADIES DAY LUNCHEON | Cargill Room, The Waterfront
Reserved tickets are $40 and are available until September 25.
Speakers: The Apple Annies of La Crescent
Sponsor: Wichelt Imports, American Family/Ryan Sherry Agent, Dairyland Power, Hale Skemp Hanson Skemp & Sleik, Kramer's Bar & Grill, The Salon Professional Academy, Travel Leaders, Coulee Region Women Magazine
Date: September 28 - 30, 2023
Fest Ground Time:
Thursday 4 - 11pm
Friday 9:30 am - Midnight
Saturday 11 am - Midnight
Location:
Various Venues.
La Crosse, WI 54601
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