KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Consider this your prost prep list.

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

Tickets

Tickets include include a commemorative acrylic Oktoberfest stein (while supplies last) and free parking.

  • 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.

  • Rain or shine we’ll be ready to celebrate! There will be plenty of tented Bier Gardens to hang out under if it rains.

  • 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. 25 - 3pm-12am
Saturday, Sept. 26 - 12pm-12am

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 - Stein Holding Demonstration

4:45 pm - Jim Kucera

6:00 pm - Porsche Giveaway Presented by Community Choice Credit Union

6:30 - Polka Showcase with UNI Dance Troupe

6:45 pm - Pianopalooza with Tony Bohnenkamp

8:30 pm - Polka Showcase with UNI Dance Troupe

ROCKTOBERFEST

8:45 pm - After Shock

9:45 pm - Bier Maiden Competition presented by Amara

10:15 pm - After Shock

saturday, sept. 26

10:00 - All Levels Yoga Class with Amy Cownie (prior to doors opening, registration required)

12:00 pm - Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band

2:00 pm - Stein Holding Demonstration

2:15 pm - Barefoot Becky & Free Polka Lessons

4:30 pm - Celebrity Stein Holding Contest

5:00 pm - Polka Police

7:00 pm - Shot Ski World Record Attempt

ROCKTOBERFEST

7:30 pm - Dirty Champagne

9:00 - Stein Holding Contest presented by Audi

9:30 pm - Guilty Pleasures

ACTIVITIES

Beyond the main stage schedule, enjoy:

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

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

  • 💇‍♀️ Hair braiding and other Oktoberfest-inspired hair styling by Amara for just $20

  • 🛍️ Shop special finds from local vendors

  • 🏈 Watch the football games on our TVs

  • Free face painting, temporary henna and glitter tattoos by Access Yourself Services

  • 🍺 Have a little fun with our Wet Beer Gut Competitions and win a 10-week package from Farrell’s

FOOD & DRINK

Click here to view the food & drink offerings, including beers, speciality cocktails, mocktails, 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 options are available?
Check out our mocktail and NA drink menu.