KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Consider this your prost prep list.

Tickets • Location & Parking • Allowed/Not Allowed • Schedule • Activities • Food & Drink • FAQs

Tickets

Tickets include admission for both days, one FREE drink, an Oktoberfest stein, and free parking. $25 in advance / $30 day of

  • Buy online to skip the line and get first-dibs on free swag (while supplies last). At entry, show your QR code ticket on your phone or printed.

  • Buy day of at the gate with cash or credit.

  • Kids 12 & under: free (no ticket needed). Ages 13-20: $5.

  • Re-entry is allowed with a wristband

  • Gates open at 3pm on Friday and 12pm on Saturday

location & Parking

  • Get directions to The District at Prairie Trail - SW District Dr, Ankeny

  • Free parking surrounds the entire event grounds 

  • ADA parking is available immediately adjacent to entrance/exits

Allowed / Not Allowed

  • Allowed: chairs, blankets, umbrellas, small backpacks, your own empty Oktoberfest stein

  • Not Allowed: outside food or beverage, weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, pets (service animals only), coolers

SCHEDULE

Friday, Sept. 26 - 3pm-12am
Saturday, Sept. 27 - 12pm-12am

Click here to view the schedule of bands, contests, and more.

ACTIVITIES

Beyond the delicious bier, food, and music, get in on:

  • 💪 Stein Holding & Bier Maiden competitions

  • 🥃 Help us break the Shotski world record

  • 🎮 Free arcade with skee-ball, shuffleboard & more

  • 🎧 Silent Disco late into the night

  • 🎲 German games: Koenigschlagen, stein pong, cornhole & more

FOOD & DRINK

Click here to view the food & drink offerings, including 50+ beers, speciality cocktails, and delicious food.

MORE FAQS

Can I bring kids?
Yup! Kids 12 and under are free (no ticket required). Tickets for ages 13-20 are $5 and can be purchased in advance or day of.

Is there bike parking?
Yes! We'll have bike parking by the Entry Gate on District Drive.

What forms of payment are accepted?
Credit cards and cash will be accepted. An ATM will be located onsite.

How do I participate in competitions?
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!

How do I participate in the World's Largest Fireball Shotski? 
On Saturday at 5pm report to our Ski Chalet in the Rotunda right in front of the HofbrauHaus & Leinenkugel Beer Hall to pick up your shot ski kit. Don't forget to sign and date the bottom of the shot ski as we begin this fun new Oktoberfest tradition!

Are there gluten free beers?
We will have cider and liquor available for our gluten free attendees.

What NA beers are available?
Untitled Art NA Oktoberfest and Heineken 0.0.

What's the Silent Disco?
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.