Friday, July 31st - 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Das Fest Halle Stage
Plenty of room to polka.
Opening Celebration
Ceremonial keg tapping, with free bier from the keg for those 21+ 'til it's gone.
Copper Box
Polka, rock, blues and a one-of-a-kind musical journey.
Headliner! The Alex Meixner Band
High energy, European party music, innately fun, brilliantly talented musicians.
Das Barrel Room Stage
Gather with friends, craft brews, and American tunes.
Midge & The Hitman
Country, rock, alternative, and powerhouse vocals.
Markthalle
Located next to Das Barrel Room
Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports
Traveling to Das Fest from Pennsylvania and bringing hundreds of authentic German dirndls, lederhosen, and many other German collectibles and souvenirs, this is a shop you don't want to miss! Open all 3 days, all festival hours.
Bingo!
A chance to win cool prizes! But you'll need to yell "Volltreffer" if you have the winning card. Cost to play. Opa's Bingo hall is run by and benefits Join the Movement to Stop Human Trafficking.
More!
Alphorngruppe Alpine Echoes
A group of Alphorn players strolling the grounds.
Carnival Rides and Games
Hammerschlagen
A traditional game that delivers maximum fun. Cheer on friends or try "den Nagel auf den Kopf treffen" (to hit the nail on the head). Cost to play.
Little Leg Races
Corgis race at 5:00 p.m., Dachshunds race at 5:30 p.m.
Championship race featuring the winners of the Little Leg Races at the 2025 Lake Geneva Oktoberfest at 6:00 p.m.
Mack Glass
Glass art demonstrations and workshops.
The Vegas Magic Guy
Thrivent Kinder (Kid) Zone
Free games and activities for kids of all ages. Meet and greets with Dachshunds, Corgis, and Anton, Das Fest's official mascot.