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LOCATION
The District at Prairie Trail, Ankeny
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Oktoberfest 2026
DAY 1
Friday, Sept. 25
3pm-12am
DAY 2
Saturday, Sept. 26
12pm-12am
On Sale NOW!
1-Day Tickets: $15
2-Day Tickets: $25
Prices increase after Friday, August 21.
All tickets include a commemorative acrylic Oktoberfest stein* and free parking.
*While supplies last
2026 schedule
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
3:00 pm - Tapping of the Golden Keg with FREE BEER while it lasts!
3:00 pm - Malek’s Fisherman Band
4:30 pm - UNI Dance Troupe
4:45 pm - Jim Kucera
6:00 pm - Porsche Giveaway Presented by Community Choice Credit Union
6:45 pm - Pianopalooza with Tony Bohnenkamp
8:30 pm - UNI Dance Troupe
ROCKTOBERFEST
8:45 pm - After Shock
9:45 pm - Bier Maiden Competition
10:15 pm - After Shock
saturday, sept. 26
12:00 pm - Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band
2:15 pm - Barefoot Becky & Her Ivanhoe Dutchmen + Free Polka Lessons
4:30 pm - Celebrity Stein Holding Contest
5:00 pm - Polka Police
7:00 pm - Shot Ski World Record
ROCKTOBERFEST
7:30 pm - Dirty Champagne
9:00 - Stein Holding Contest
9:30 pm - Guilty Pleasures
FAQ
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CAN BRING: chairs, blankets, umbrellas, small backpacks, your own empty Oktoberfest stein
DON’T BRING: illegal drugs, weapons, pets (service animals only), outside food or beverages, coolers
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If tickets do not sell out in advance, you can buy tickets with cash or credit at the door.
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There is ample free parking all around The District.
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Kids 12 & under are free and don’t require a ticket.
Tickets for Ages 13-20 are available for $5
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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). View the full list here.
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We will have cider and liquor available for our gluten free attendees.
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Credit cards and cash will be accepted. An ATM will be located onsite.
danke to our sponsors!