# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An Oktoberfest event to kick-off our food and stein specials happening at Upland Brewing Company this weekend!About this EventOktoberfest is coming!Upland Brewing Co. is making special food items and offering stein specials from September 18th-20th! Kick off the festivities at Upland Bloomington on September 18 from 7–8 PM for an evening filled with great beer, German-inspired food, and Oktoberfest fun.What to expect:🍺 FREE Amber Ale SamplesBe among the first to try our newly tapped Amber Ale! Samples are available to guests 21+.🥨 Oktoberfest Food SpecialsOur special Oktoberfest menu will be available for purchase, including:German Potato Cake — sour cream, chives, goat cheese & apple cider gastriqueCV Bratwurst — Old Major CV beer bratwurst, sauerkraut, IPA mustard & pretzel bunPork Schnitzel — fried pork cutlet, braised red cabbage, apple, spaetzle & mushroom gravyVegetarian Schnitzel — fried seitan, braised red cabbage, apple, spaetzle & mushroom gravy💪 Stein-Holding Contest | 7:30 PMThink you’ve got what it takes? Test your strength and see who can hold a full stein the longest! The winner gets to keep their stein and take home an Upland Oktoberfest T-shirt!Grab your friends, raise a stein, and join us as we kick off Oktoberfest in true Upland fashion! 🍻
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/oktoberfest-kick-off-event/100001999811182079
- **Event Categories**: oktoberfest, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Upland Brewing Co.
- **lat**: 39.17347340000001
- **long**: -86.5373922
- **full address**: Upland Brewing Co., 350 West 11th Street, Bloomington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event being held?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Upland Brewing Co., 350 West 11th Street, Bloomington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event is organized by Upland Brewing Co.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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