Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/19/25 - 09/20/25
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Welcome to Minnesota Oktoberfest!! This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 19, from 4:30 pm – 11 pm, and Saturday, September 20, from 11 am – 10 pm, at Central Park in Delano, MN (650 River St N).
This event is presented by St. Peter Lutheran Church-Watertown.
This year’s headliner is The Klaberheads
The Klaberheads (originally The Franz Klaber Orchestra) was founded in 1930, and now travels coast to coast. The band has been family-led since its inception, with Erika Klaber as the 3rd generation leader. The group plays a wide variety of music, featuring fun, yet sophisticated, medleys that blend musical styles across decades and genres, as well as original polkas and waltzes. The band even features 4th generation family members, including the talented and energetic Emily Klaber as lead singer.
Admission:
20 years and younger: free
21 years and up: $5
The first 500 attendees (Saturday ONLY), will receive a complimentary 2025 Minnesota Oktoberfest mug free with paid admission.
Watch the mugs being engraved!
Activities
There will be a host of activities for all ages including: die Schweitzer Streicher in the Biergarten, a polka pirate show for kids and adults, photo ops with the Paulaner Monk, a free expanded kids area and the Oktoberfest Markt!
Participate in the Search and Find Walk and earn a prize! For those more adventurous, join the Twin Cities Volkssport (TCV) Walkers on a 5K or 10K walk around Delano. Click the following link for times and more information: Search and Find Walk
Tuffy’s Wiener Derby! Friday ONLY, beginning at 5:00 pm, there will be dachshund races sponsored by Tuffy’s Treat Company. Looking to race your little, sentient sausage, Sign them up here! Wursthund racers check in at 4:30 pm at the dog park.
Keg Tapping Ceremony on Friday and Saturday:
Food and Drink
Offerings available both Friday and Saturday: St. Peter pretzels homemade Apfelstrudel as well as the following food trucks: Deutschland Meats, B’s On the River, Papa D’s Italian Ice and Red Rocket Pizza Company.
On Saturday only, St. Peter Lutheran Church will be offering their famous homemade Schnitzel Dinner! Also on Saturday will be Mid Life Coffee.
There will be beverages rom Jagemeister, Paulaner, Fountain Hill Winery, 14 Hands Winery, Minneapolis Cider Co, Cutwater Cocktails, Bembel German Cider and Fulton Seltzer.
Official Poster:
Additional event information, schedule and sponsors can be found on our official poster. Feel free to print out the poster and post it around to invite others!
Schedule:
Friday, September 19, 2025
4:30pm – Gates Open, Dachshund registration
5pm-6:15pm-The Klaberheads
5pm – Tuffy’s Wiener Derby
6:15pm-6:30pm-Keg Blessing & Tapping- National Anthem of the United States & Die Bayernhymne
6:30pm-8pm-Alpensterne Band
8pm-9:30pm-The Klaberheads
9:30pm-11pm-Alpensterne Band
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11am-12:30pm-The Dale Pexa Band
12:30pm-1pm-S. G. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers
1pm-2:00pm-Alpensterne Band
2:00pm-3:30pm-The Dale Pexa Band
3:30pm-4pm-S. G. Edelweiss Schuhplattlers
4pm-5:00pm-Alpensterne Band
5:00-5:30pm-Jimi Jimi Jimi the Polka Pirate Show
5:30pm-7pm-The Klaberheads
7pm-7:30pm-Keg Blessing & Tapping-National Anthem of the United States & Die Bayernhymne
7:30pm-8:30pm-Alpensterne Band
8:30pm-10:00pm-The Klaberheads
Oktoberfest Markt:
This year’s Oktoberfest Markt will run from 11 am – 7 pm and will feature fall flavors, fall harvest produce and decor, repurposed goods, yard and garden art, one-of-a-kind jewelry and many items of curiosity and delight!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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| Galloping Cabinets – Mayer | Vital Signs – Delano |
| Hendricks Insurance – Watertown | Rieder Meats – Delano |
| Delano Carquest – Delano | The River Inn – Hanover |
| Hollywood Heating & Air – Watertown | Expert Asphalt – Watertown |
| Minnesota Lakes Bank – Delano | Delano Floral & Gifts – Delano |
| Fall Harvest Orchard – Montrose | Spielmannszug Minnesota |
| Coborn’s Inc – Delano | The Book Nook – Delano |
| Dave’s Town Club – Delano | |
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| Outlandish Outreach | Delano Orange Crush Robotics Team | Friend’s 4 a Cause | Friends of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Watertown | Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) | |
Location
Delano Central Park