Whether you're posin' with the lederhosen, making your wurst decisions, or saying "Prost!" the most, Oktoberfest in Water Works Park is going to fill your cup, one stein of German lager at a time.
‘tis the season to wiesn
Des Moines’ Oktoberfest 2025
DAY 1
Friday, Sept. 26
3pm-12am
DAY 2
Saturday, Sept. 27
12pm-12am
Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
2551 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
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STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON THE 2025 OKTOBERFEST!
schedule
The 2025 schedule isn’t available just yet, but here’s what happened in 2024!
DAY 1
3:00 pm - Tapping of the Golden Keg with FEER BEER while it lasts!
3:00 pm - Jager and the Polkameisters
5:00 pm - Malek's Fishermen
7:00 pm - Polka-Zeit
8:00 pm – Silent Disco Begins
8:45 pm - Polka Police
9:45 pm - Bier Maiden Contest
10:15 pm - Polka Police
12:00 am – Doors Close
DAY 2
12:00 pm - Fritz Schnitzel's Walkabout Polkas
1:15 pm - Betrunken Messing
3:15 pm - Rathbones
5:00 pm - Celebrity Stein Holding Contest
5:30 pm - New Jolly Germans
7:15 pm - Jim Kucera
8:00 pm – Silent Disco Begins
8:45 pm - Polka Police
9:45 pm - Masskrugstemmen Contest
10:15 pm - Polka Police
12:00 am – Doors Close
FAQ
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CAN BRING: chairs, blankets, umbrellas, small backpacks, empty water bottle, your own empty Oktoberfest stein
DON’T BRING: illegal drugs, weapons, pets (service animals only), outside food or beverages, coolers
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Yes, you can buy tickets with cash or credit at the door.
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Free parking is available at Water Works Park for Oktoberfest attendees - just north and south of Lauridsen Amphitheater. Follow parking lot signage and attendants upon entry. View parking map.
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Yes! All tickets provide admission to both days. If you attend Friday, keep your wristband on and show your pint glass upon entry on Saturday.
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Kids under 12 do not require a ticket and are allowed until 8pm. After 8pm, the event is 21+ only.
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Yes! We'll have bike parking available!
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To participate in the Stein Holding or Bier Maiden competitions, keep an eye out for our Burgermeister (our main stage host) to get signed up. They usually start signing people up 90 minutes before the contest, but there's no harm in checking early!
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Delicious food & drink is a big component of Oktoberfest! We will have a wide assortment of drinks (beer, liquor and mixed drinks, shots, n/a options) and food (authentic German fare and festival favorites).
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We will have cider and liquor available for our gluten free attendees.
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Enjoy three DJs mixing live and battling for your attention as you experience it through your own wireless headset. You control the volume and the channel as you dance the night away at this silent party put on by Silent Disco DSM. The Silent Disco is open from 8pm – 12am.
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Credit cards and cash will be accepted. Please note that no ATMS will be located onsite, plan accordingly.
