Celebrating our German heritage in Downtown Alton, IL

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Friday Night 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run - Register here by Sept. 21st to guarantee your exclusive t-shirt, participation medal, and a beverage of your choosing! The run will be held rain or shine on Friday, Oct. 6th at 5:30pm. Prize packages will go to our winners!

Adult Gaming - We will have Chuck-a-luck, the 50 States Wheel, and pull tabs!!

Merchandise - Get your Oktoberfest gear! Available for purchase on the festival grounds while supplies last!

LIVE Auction - See you Sunday, Oct. 8th at 6pm at the Main Stage for a chance to win some of our high dollar items! Auctioneering and entertainment provided by the one and only Harman Family Bluegrass Band!

Live Band Schedule:

Friday, October 6, 2023

Glendale Riders 7-11 PM Main Stage

Saturday, October 7, 2023

1:00 - Grounds Open, Keg Tapped on Main Stage
St. Louis express 1-4 PM - Main Stage
Dixie Dudes - 1-4 PM - Festival Stage
Lady Luck - 7- 11 PM Main Stage

Mass Times:
Normal Schedule:
4:00-5:00 PM - Confessions in the Church
5:15 PM - Mass in the Church
7:00-8:00 PM - Confessions in the Church

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Big Shake Daddies - 12:30-4 PM - Festival Stage
St. Louis Czech Express 12:30-4 PM - Main Stage
The Harman Family Bluegrass Band - 5:30-8 PM (Live Auction 6PM) - Main Stage

Mass Times:
6:30 AM - Mass in the Church
8:00 AM - Mass in the Church
11:00 AM - “Mass in the Grass” at Garfield/Barth Park (at 6th & Langdon) – Bring lawn chairs
Note:  There is no 9:30am or 5:15pm Sunday Mass on Oktoberfest Weekend.

Date:
October 6-8, 2023

Location:
536 E 3rd Street,
Alton, IL 62002

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