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Lincoln's Oktoberfest 2025

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Haymarket

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Get ready for a German Oktoberfest experience right here in Lincoln, Nebraska! This family friendly celebration will have live music, games, German Beer, & German Food! Roll out the barrel with Bierhaus Maisschaler! Doors open at 11am! Then the fun will begin with games and music throughout the day!

Get ready for steins, sausages, and some serious German-style fun — Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, September 27th! Expect a full day of beer, music, games, and all the Bavarian vibes you love.

Pre-purchase your commemorative Stein & T-shirt Here! Also feel free to bring along a 1/2 liter or liter stein from home.

Admission is $9 (Includes one token) plus taxes and fees when purchased in advanced or $10 at the door.

There will not be cash or card throughout the event, You will need tokens! Tokens can be purchased at the Merch booth or in advance.

11 AM – 2 PM: Angie Kriz & The Polkatoons

1:30 PM: Stein Holding competition*

2 PM – 5 PM: Jim Kucera Band

5:30 PM: Stein Holding competition*

5 PM – 8 PM: Happy Players

8:30 PM: Live DJ (Inside Bierhaus Maisschaler)

Games:

  • Hammerschlagen (Stump)
  • Mastkrugstemmen  (Stein Stamina) for men and women
  • Kornloch (Cornhole)
  • ShotSki

Bier Token(s) get you:

  • Stein of Bier = 1 Token
  • 1 Liter Stein = 2 Tokens
  • Sideshow Cocktails = 2 Tokens
  • Seltzer = 1 Token
  • Pretzel = 1 Token
  • Butcher Built Sausage = 2 Tokens

We love furry friends on a normal day but we ask that for this event you leave your pets home due to the expected attendance.

*Game times may vary the day of the event.

Buy your tickets here.