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New Ulm Oktoberfest – First Weekend!
Come to one of the best Oktoberfest celebrations in the nation! This traditional festival is modeled after one of the world’s largest celebrations, held each year for several centuries in Munich, Germany. New Ulm’s version takes place during the first two full weekends in October, with festivities happening all over town!
Come see what all the fuss is about!
Ranked among the Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Nation by USA TODAY 10Best (2023, 2017, & 2015), Only in Your State (2022), The Travel Channel (2018), Midwest Living (2018), Travel + Leisure (2017), Food&Wine (2017), The Huffington Post (2016), Fox News (2016), USA TODAY 10Best (2017 & 2015), Conde Nast Traveler (2015), Tripping.com (2015), TravelPulse (2015), Fodor’s Travel (2014), and voted Best Oktoberfest in MN by WCCO (2014).
Oktoberfest at Best Western Plus October 4th – 5th 2024
Ballroom Band Schedule
Friday Evening, October 4
5-6 Concord Singers
6-6:30 Keg Opening
6:30-7:30 Concord Singers
8-12am Wendinger Band
Saturday Afternoon/Evening, October 5
2-3 Concord Singers
3:30-6 Schell’s Hobo Band
6:30-7:30 Concord Singers
8-12am The Bockfest Boys