Oktoberfest USA | Oktoberfest Grounds

Oktoberfest USA welcomes tens of thousands of people—loyal, returning fans and new festers alike—annually to beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin to celebrate German culture and the centuries-old Oktoberfest tradition. The longest-running community Oktoberfest celebration in the Midwest, Oktoberfest USA began in 1961. This inclusive celebration fosters a spirit of Gemütlichkeit (friendliness) among all Oktoberfesters by serving traditional German cuisine and beverages, encouraging traditional German attire, and offering numerous activities inspired or influenced by German culture. Oktoberfesters most often celebrate with family and friends to honor standing traditions and create new memories while enjoying some of Wisconsin’s best weather and most striking seasonal beauty. Join us for live music, regional vendors, historic parades, a family friendly carnival, Craft Beer Night, the highly anticipated Tapping of the Golden Keg, FREE ADMISSION on Sunday with fun for all ages, and more!