Oktoberfest Weekend at Destihl

PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.

Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/14/2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Categories

Food
Music

Get ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for this annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall!

This celebration will be jam-packed with Live Music, Activities, and a mouthwatering array of German-themed food. Plus, they’ve got exclusive beer releases and delicious wine & beertails available all weekend long. This is the event you won’t want to miss!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, September 12

4 p.m. – DeadHead Shed, merch table & patio bar open
4:30 p.m. – Vendors & activities open | ceremonial keg tapping
4:30 – 6 p.m. – Peoria Area Accordion Club
6 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (women’s, men’s & kids)
6:20 p.m. – Costume Contest (kids & adults)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Heidelberg German Band
7:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (women’s & men’s)

Saturday, September 13

10 a.m. – Pretzels & Pilates with Nancy Nork
12 p.m. – DeadHead Shed & Axe Throwing opens
1:30 p.m. – Dachshund Registration (Dachshund Races, New for 2025!!)
2:30 p.m. – DeadHead Shed food opens
2:40 p.m. – Call to the Staget & Best-Dressed Dachshund Contest
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – The Mason Dixies
2:50 p.m. – Dachshund Parade
3 p.m. – Dachshund Heat Race Begins
4 p.m. – Vendors, activities & patio bar opens
5 p.m. – Dachshund Race Finals
6 p.m. – Costume contest (kids & adults)
6:10 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (women’s, men’s & kids)
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Heidelberg German Band
7:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (women’s & mens’s)
8 p.m. – Vendors & Activities closes

Sunday, September 14

10 a.m. – Oktoberfest Makers Market

Confirmed Vendors:

CK Almonds
Al’s 3D Pals
Farm to Wick
Tasty Baked Treats
The Gold Bar
Lil Kiln Lady
Big Eagle Supply Co.

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