Beer, brats, games, live music, and even a parade! It's all happening this weekend in the Amana Colonies for Oktoberfest 2016.

If you're looking for a fun event to kick off the fall season, Oktoberfest is the perfect choice. I went to my first one last year, and I'll be going back again this weekend to enjoy my three favorite things: beer, live music, and FOOD. And the best part is, you can enjoy all the festivities whether you're German or not!

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Oktoberfest runs Friday through Sunday, and if you plan on coming on either Friday or Saturday, a 1-day pass will cost you $10. If you plan on coming both those days, a 2-day pass will cost you $15. Sunday will cost you absolutely nothing! There are plenty of activities that are scheduled to happen all weekend long, including sales and samples at different shops and restaurants, but some things will only be happening on certain days. Here's a quick rundown of some of the events happening on each day:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

  • 2 p.m. - The Burgermeister taps the first keg at the Festhalle Barn
  • 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Live music from Dogs on Skis at Millstream Brewery in the Biergarten, along with Amana brats, hot dogs and Oktoberfest Beer
  • 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Opening of artist Gordon Kellenberger’s featured show at Catiri's Art Oasis
  • 7:30 p.m. - "Grease" hits the main stage at Old Creamery Theatre (Also on Saturday)
  • Live Entertainment at the Festhalle Stage:
    • Noon-2:30 p.m. - Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchman
    • 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. - Johnny Wagner Band
    • 7 p.m.-11 p.m. - Die Tiefen Keller Kinder

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

  • 10 a.m. - Parade! Theme is “Amana Gothic"
  • Noon-4 p.m. - Millstream Brewery will have Polka music with The Barry Boyce Band in the Biergarten, along with Amana brats, hot dogs and Oktoberfest Beer.
  • 5-8 p.m. - Enjoy live music at Ronneburg from the Saloonatics
  • 5-9 p.m. - More live music at Millstream Brewery with Betty Calling
  • 6-9 p.m. -  Live Music by Bryce Janey at the Ox Yoke Inn
  • Live Entertainment at the Festhalle Stage:
    • 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - The Bavarian Musikmeisters
    • 3:00-5:30 p.m. - The Johnny Wagner Band
    • 6:00-8:30 p.m. - The Bavarian Musikmeisters
    • 9:00 p.m. -Midnight - The Johnny Wagner Band
  • Oktoberfest Games:
    • 2 p.m. - Timber Trek (Amana RV Park and Event Center)
    • 2-4 p.m. - Keg Toss, Log Sawing, and Naglehauen (Market Barn)
    • 2:30 p.m. - Brat Eating Contest (Festhalle Barn)
    • 4 p.m. - Eisenmann Contest (Market Barn)
  • Kid's Activities:
    • All day - Edelstein Treasures/The Noble Stone will have an indoor mining sluice
    • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Ox Yoke Inn will have face painting by Glitz & Glam and a decorate your own cookie activity
    • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Kinderplatz is happening at the Visitor’s Center, with kids games, face painting, crafts, and more
    • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - A Pony-Go-Round will be at the Market Barn
    • Noon-2 p.m. - Sparkles the clown will be hanging out on the patio of Chocolate Haus
    • 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. - The Fall Field Day Extravaganza will take place at Old Creamery Theatre, after a performance of Miss Nelson Has A Field Day at 1. Be there for root beer floats, a bounce house, games, and other fun activities
    • 1-5 p.m. - Learn to make German-inspired crafts at the Ramada Wasserbahn Waterpark
    • 1-4 p.m. - Enjoy the kid's craft area at the Amana Furniture Shop

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

  • 1-5 p.m. - Millstream Brewery has live music with Nick Stika in their outdoor Biergarten.
  • 2 p.m. - “Grease” is on the Main Stage at Old Creamery Theatre
  • Live Entertainment at the Festhalle Stage:
    • 11:00-11:30 a.m. - Collegium Tubum
    • 12:00-2:00 p.m. - The Bavarian Musikmeisters
    • 2:00-4:30 p.m. - The Johnny Wagner Band

For all of the details on Oktoberfest, click HERE.

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