Two days of nonstop fun with live bands, Bavarian dance, circus acts, and community performances. Join in on fan-favorite contests like best dressed, yodeling, and stein holding, plus family-friendly activities and kids’ entertainment. There’s something for everyone!

EVENT SCHEDULE

🎶 - 8th & Washington Intersection
🟠 - 7th & Washington Intersection

Friday, October 3rd       
🎶       4 PM  Opening Ceremony & Tapping Keg
            4 PM Biergarten and Vendors Open
            4 PM-9PM  Kids Zone
🎶🟠  6 PM  Bavarian Dance Performance (AA)
🎶       6 PM-9PM Drunk Monkeys Band 
🟠       6:30 PM  Best Dressed
🟠       4 PM-9PM Circus Man (every 45 min) 
🟠       8 PM  Yodeling Contest 
🟠       10 PM Stein Holding Contest      
11 PM  Event Ends For The Day

Saturday, October 4th      
   10 AM  Biergarten and Vendors Open
   10 AM-9PM Kids Zone
🟠   10 AM  Next Step Dance Performance
🟠   11 AM Activated Arts Dance Performance  
  11 AM-2PM Car Show   
🟠   12 PM Hammerschlagen Contest
🟠   1 PM  JC GymTastics Performance 
🎶   1 PM-3PM Der Manhattan Band 
   1 PM-3PM J Stepper Face Painting By Kid Zone
🟠   2 PM-9PM Circus Man  
3 PM-7PM Car Show
🟠   3 PM  Elite Academy Of Martial Arts Demo 
🟠   3:30 PM JCHS J-Stepper Performance
🟠   4 PM Youth Stein Holding Contest
🎶   5 PM-8PM Brass Rewind Band 
🟠   6 PM Stein Carrying Contest  
   10 PM Event Ends

Child sliding down an inflatable colorful bounce slide, blue sky background, part of a fun outdoor event.

THE KIDS ZONE

Oktoberfest isn’t just for adults — kids can join the fun too! The Kids Zone is packed with family-friendly activities, including inflatables, a rock climbing wall, face painting, crafts, and more. It’s the perfect spot for little festival-goers to play, explore, and make their own Oktoberfest memories.

A young boy climbing an outdoor rock wall under a clear blue sky.
Miniature golf course with a red flag marked number one, a golf hole, and several golf clubs on artificial turf in an outdoor park setting
A fire performer in a red and black costume performs with fire in an arena, kneeling on a platform with the words "The Circus Man" and "Jason D'Avaude" visible.

THE CIRCUS MAN

Don’t miss the amazing Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man! His high-energy show blends advanced circus skills, daring stunts, sleight of hand, and plenty of laughs. With audience participation and surprises straight from his circus trunk, Jason brings fun for the whole family while inspiring with a message of courage and dedication.

Friday, 10/3 4-9PM (every 45 min)

Saturday, 10/4 2-9PM (every 45 min)

People participating in a stein-holding contest at an outdoor festival at night, with onlookers and vendor tents in the background.

THE Contests

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a champion? Step up and compete in Oktoberfest favorites like stein holding, stein carrying, yodeling, best dressed, and more! Each contest winner will take home a $100 cash prize — plus serious bragging rights. Join the fun, cheer on the competitors, and maybe even claim a victory yourself!

  • Friday 10/3 Yodeling 8PM

  • Friday 10/3 Stein Holding 10PM

  • Saturday 10/4 Hammerschlagen 12PM

  • Saturday 10/4 Youth Stein Holding 4PM

  • Saturday 10/4 Stein Carrying 6PM

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms carving on a large tree stump with hammers while a crowd of people watches at an outdoor event.
A man in traditional Bavarian clothing holding a microphone, and another man carrying multiple beer mugs on a tray at an outdoor festival during sunset, with a crowd of people watching.
A live band performing on an outdoor stage in front of a building labeled HIGHWIND BREWING CO. The band includes musicians playing keyboard, guitar, drums, saxophone, and trumpet, with a female singer and a male singer. The stage is decorated with black, white, and gold balloons, and there are audience members in the background.

THE LIVE MUSIC

Get ready to dance, sing, and raise a stein to some amazing live music! Oktoberfest features performances from the Der Manhattan Polka Band, bringing authentic polka and festive German tunes, and Brass Rewind, delivering a high-energy mix of brass-powered favorites.

  • Sat 10/4 Der Manhattan Band 1-3PM

  • Sat 10/4 Brass Rewind Band 5-8PM

Group of five young men dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing, playing musical instruments outdoors in an autumn setting.
A logo with a stylized brass instrument resembling a trumpet merged with a red triangle, with the text "Brass Rewind" in cursive below.

THE ESCAPE Room

A trailer advertising two escape rooms, "Temple of Razum" and "The Mermaid's Escape," with pirate-themed graphics.

Step inside the ultimate challenge with not one—but two escape rooms in a single trailer! Work as a team to solve puzzles, crack codes, and beat the clock. These short adventures are designed for all ages, with easier puzzles for kids and trickier challenges for adults. Fun, fast, and interactive—do you have what it takes to escape?

THE PERFORMERS

  • A dark blue silhouette of a ballet dancer performing a leap in front of a large red heart-shaped peace sign. The background is white.

    Next Step

    SATURDAY

  • Black background with white text that says "Activated arts" and a stylized needle and thread graphic.

    activated arts

    FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

  • Logo for Gymnastics with stylized blue initials 'BJ' in the background, red text reading 'GYMNASTICS', and silhouettes of gymnasts performing flips on either side.

    JC GYMTASTICS

    SATURDAY

  • ELITE ACADEMY

    ELITE ACADEMY

    SATURDAY

  • Blue silhouette of a ballerina dancer with wings, jumping in front of a stylized eagle head and four stars.

    JC J-STEPPERS

    SATURDAY

Person holding a glass of beer with 'Junction City Oktoberfest' logo in an outdoor setting with chairs, tables, and a blue and white striped tent.

VIP EXPERIENCE

$40/person.

  • 21 And Over Private Roped Off Tent and Lounge Area

  • Choose between access all day Friday or Saturday

  • Games, Entertainment, and Table Service Provided

  • Two Complimentary Drink Tickets

  • Complimentary German Inspired Meal Provided by Highwind

  • Premium Seating and Excellent Views of Live Music

  • VIP area is located at the intersection of 8th and Washington Streets.