Oktoberfest 2026 in Dawson

Dawson gives Oktoberfest its free weekends. The beer gardens fill with live music, giant steins and dancing, and nobody's ever been asked for lederhosen. Bring people and the eating starts on its own, bratwurst and pretzels going round the communal tables until the night has its own shape. If a good beer with friends is the plan, keep it. See what's on for Oktoberfest 2026 in Dawson, pick what suits, and book your tickets before they're taken.

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Oktoberfest events near Dawson

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Thu, Oct 1Springfield Running Center

SRC Oktoberfest 5K with Hoka

5:30 PM

Run

Fri, Oct 2W Forsyth Pkwy, Forsyth, IL 62535, United States

Forsyth Fall Festival

5:00 PM

Live musicFamily-friendly

Sat, Oct 3Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Peoria Heights

2026 USSA Illinois Steinholding State Championship Tournament Finals

1:30 PM

Stein hoisting

Sat, Oct 3Rocco's, Decatur

Octoberfest!

7:00 PM

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Asked and answered

Oktoberfest in Dawson: the basics

Is there an Oktoberfest near Dawson?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach of Dawson, in Springfield, Forsyth, Peoria and Decatur. The soonest is SRC Oktoberfest 5K with Hoka in Springfield, on Thu, Oct 1.

When is Oktoberfest in Munich in 2026?

Munich's Oktoberfest runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, 16 days on the Theresienwiese. It is on now: today is day 13.

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