Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/11/2026
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Destihl - Normal
Categories
Get ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl and get hyped for this annual Oktoberfest weekend at the Beer Hall! This is a family-friendly event!
This celebration will be jam-packed with live music, German-inspired eats, vendors, activities, and exclusive beer releases. Enjoy DESTIHL brews, wine, cocktails, and beertails all weekend long.
Gather your crew, grab a stein, and come out for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Prost!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, September 11
4 p.m. – DeadHead Shed with 2026 Oktoberfest Merch, Cotton Candy and Snow Cones, Charity Beer Pull supporting The United Way and Patio Bar Open, vendors and “gingerbread” heart craft open
4 – 6 p.m. – Live Music: Die Musikmeisters
4:30 p.m. – Ceremonial Keg Tapping
6 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (Women’s, Men’s & Kids)
6:20 p.m. – German Attire Contest (Kids & Adults)
6:30-9:30 p.m. – Live Music: Heidelberg German Band
7:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (Women’s & Men’s)
Saturday, September 12
10 a.m. – Pilates & Pretzels – tickets here
12 p.m. – DeadHead Shed with 2026 Oktoberfest Merch, Cotton Candy & Snow Cones, “Gingerbread” Heart Craft Open & Axe Throwing Open
12 – 1:30 p.m. – Live Music: Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride
2 p.m. – Kids Stein Holding Competition
2 p.m. – Food Available at DeadHead Shed
2:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Live Music: The Mason Dixies
2:45 p.m. – Best Dressed Dachshund Contest
3 p.m. – Dachshund Race Preliminaries – Advance Registration Required
4 p.m. – Vendors, Charity Beer Pull supporting The United Way & Patio Bar Open
4:30 p.m. – Dachshund Race Finals
6 p.m. – German Attire Contest (Kids & Adults)
6:10 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (Women’s & Men’s)
6:30-9:30 p.m. – Live Music: Heidelberg German Band
7:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition (Women’s & Men’s)
8 p.m. – DESTIHL Team Stein Holding
Sunday, September 13
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Oktoberfest Makers Market
10 a.m. – DeadHead Shed with 2026 Oktoberfest Merch, Cotton Candy & Snow Cones, “Gingerbread” Heart Craft, Charity Beer Pull supporting The United Way Open
12 – 2 p.m. – Live Music: The Neals
2 p.m. – Kids Sack Races
3 p.m. – Kids Stein Holding Competition
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
