The Oktoberfest, which draws over 80,000 people to the Village, emphasizes the community’s rich German heritage. The people of Minster feel that the Oktoberfest is not just an event; it’s a feeling, a spirit, a happy mood that conveys the warmth and friendliness of the community.

An invitation is extended to each one of you to join us and help celebrate the Oktoberfest on the weekend of the first Sunday in October. The Oktoberfest was begun in 1975 by the Jaycees (The Minster Journeyman’s Club) and Kiwanis (Minster Service Club) and since has grown each year.

This gala, fun filled festival provides delights for all. Sing and dance to German music. Taste the hearty German foods. Watch the spectacular parade featuring colorful floats, marching bands and many celebrities. See the many events in the Gazebo and the Spazz Plaz. Take part in the beer tray relay, the 10K run, and any numerous other games.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 29
6:00pm
STANDS OPEN
Mugs & Pins on Sale - Button Haus

6:00pm to 10:00pm
ARTS & CRAFTS OPEN
Lincoln Drive on North end of the Park

6:00pm to 10:00pm
ZOLKA'S
Gazebo

7:00pm to 11:30pm
JIM McGOWAN
Der Biergarten

8:00pm to 11:30pm
REATLES
Heritage Beer Garden

8:00pm to 11:30pm
KARMA'S PAWN
Spass Platz

11:59pm
STANDS CLOSE
See You Tomorrow!

Saturday, September 30
9:30am
CAR SHOW REGISTRATION
Community Lanes Bowling Alley, Minster

10:00am
LITTLE MISS OKTOBERFEST CONTEST
Knights of Columbus Hall, Minster

10:00am to 10:00pm
ARTS & CRAFTS OPEN
Lincoln Drive on North end of the Park

11:00am
STANDS OPEN
Mmmm...FOOD

12:00pm
OPENING CEREMONIES
Gazebo

12:30pm
MISS OKTOBERFEST PAGEANT
Spass Platz - Immediately following Opening Ceremonies

1:00pm to 5:00pm
CINCINNATI JAGDHORNDBLASERGRUPPE
Strolling Performances through the Park

1:00pm to 5:00pm
SCHNAPPS BAND
Gazebo

2:00pm
BEER TRAY RELAYS
Fourth Street

3:30pm to 7:00pm
THE KLABERHEADS
Spass Platz

4:00pm
THE JUG HOIST
After the Beer Tray Relay on Fourth Street

2:00pm to 6:00pm
DIANNE HART
Der Biergarten

4:00pm and 6:00pm
CELEBRATION MASS OF OUR GERMAN HERITAGE
St. Augustine Church
(3:30 Patriotic Rosary)

6:00pm to 10:30pm
FEST MEISTERS
Gazebo

7:00pm to 11:30pm
BROTHERS IN LAW
Der Biergarten

8:00pm to 11:30pm
ZACH & STEVE ROSENBECK
Heritage Beer Garden

8:00pm to 11:30pm
HAMMER JOCKEY'S
Spass Platz

11:59pm
STANDS CLOSE
See You Again Tomorrow!

Sunday, October 1
8:00am
CELEBRATION MASS OF OUR GERMAN HERITAGE
St. Augustine Church & St. Joseph

9:30am
OKTOBERFEST 10K RUN
Minster High School Start & Awards in the Spass Platz

10:00am to 5:00pm
ARTS & CRAFTS OPEN
Lincoln Drive on North end of the Park

11:00am
STANDS OPEN
Last chance for my Oktoberfest Favorites for a year!

11:00am to 2:00pm
DEAN & ANDY
Der Biergarten

2:00pm
MINSTER OKTOBERFEST PARADE
The Biggest Little Parade around!

3:30pm to 6:30pm
FEST MEISTERS
Gazebo

3:30pm to 8:00pm
THE KLABERHEADS
Spass Platz

4:00pm to 8:00pm
ROGER DEMANGE
Der Biergarten

4:00pm to 8:00pm
KYLE KOESTERS
Heritage Beer Garden

8:00pm
STANDS CLOSE
See You Next Year :(

Date: September 29 - October 1, 2023

Location:
East 4th Street Minster, OH 45865

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