# Event Details - **Event Name**: Twin Cities Oktoberfest - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Twin Cities Oktoberfest returns Oct. 9-10 for its 16th year celebrating all things German-100% local beer, food, entertainment & FUN! Prost!About this EventABOUT THIS EVENTTwin Cities Oktoberfest is excited to celebrate the 16th anniversary of our event on October 9-10, 2026! You can find us in the heart of the Twin Cities at the Historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Like every year, our event is 100% local – that includes all beer, food, music, merchandise and other entertainment. We are thrilled to have a few returning and NEW beer/cider sponsors – Utepils Brewing, Pryes Brewing Company, Dangerous Man Brewing, Haggard Barrel Brewing Co., and Minneapolis Cider Company. Our food offerings in 2026 include Gerhard’s Brats, traditional German pretzels from Aki’s Breadhaus, treats from Sara’s Tipsy Pies, candied bacon from Big Guy’s BBQ and Jesse’s Spatzle! For traditional Oktoberfest music, we have three terrific bands – Bavarian Musikmeisters, The Elk River German Band and The iPolka Band. We also welcome back the world renowned and the #1 North American German dancing troupe, SG Edelweiss, as well as a couple of fun cover bands, The Stand Ups and Reese Glover. We have additional music in our tent again this year, with Cornell Power Service and Gonzo’s Planet electrifying the stage. You can try your hand-eye coordination on Hammer and Nail or with Nice Axe. We hold multiple stein holding competitions over the 2-day event, which includes both Men’s and Ladies’ divisions, and ALL proceeds go to charity.Now for the fun stuff – details! Please see below for more information regarding our sponsors, beer and food offerings, band schedule, merch vendors, FAQ and other misc. items.SponsorsUtepils Brewing based in Minneapolis, MNPryes Brewing Company, Minneapolis, MNDangerous Man Brewing, Minneapolis, MNHaggard Barrel Brewing Co., S. Louis Park, MNMinneapolis Cider Co., Minneapolis, MNCreative Homes (Stage Sponsor)Timeproof USA Home Solutions (Tent Sponsor)Minnesota Retailers AssociationMcDonald Insurance AgencyBeerThe above beer and cider companies will provide a total of 20 different beers/ciders. You can expect multiple Marzen-style varieties, Pilsner, Kolsch, Hefeweizen and many more! We'll also have some NA options in beer and cider.Food (options below subject to change)We do our best to provide you the most authentic local German food. Gerhard’s Brats will have multiple varieties of authentic brats and German potato salad. Aki’s Breadhaus out of NE Minneapolis will make a variety of soft pretzels and dipping sauces. Big Guy’s promises to please your taste buds with some candied bacon and chicken thigh sandwiches, and Sara’s Tipsy Pies brings their delicious treats to Oktoberfest every year. Jesse’s Spatzle returns in 2026, plus we have terrific offerings from Pizza Karma, Kozac Corner and Luther Foods/Cinnamon Roasted Nuts.German Specialty Imports returns this year – she has the finest lederhosen and dirndls you can find this side of the big pond. Hagen and Oats and Made in Minn are back again in 2026, and we welcome Lin Xe Permanent Jewelry. All of these are fantastic local merchandise vendors.Band Schedule (subject to change)Friday, October 9th· Main stage5 pm: Bavarian Musikmeisters8:30 pm: Reese GloverSG Edelweiss performs during breaks· Tent stage6 pm: Cornell Power ServiceSaturday, October 10th· Main stageNoon: The Elk River German Band3:30 pm: The iPolka Band7 pm: The Stand UpsSG Edelweiss performs during breaks· Tent stage1 pm: Joe Hysell & The Mercenary Duo5 pm: Gonzo’s PlanetHotel OptionsWe have two hotel packages set up for the weekend of Twin Cities Oktoberfest. They are the Hampton Inn by Hilton and the Residence Inn by Marriott.Hampton Inn Minneapolis-Roseville has a $149 discounted room rate that includes $25 Lyft credit and $8 suite-shop credit good for food or beverage items in our 24 hour convenience market. Also included is a free breakfast.Residence Inn Roseville has a $159 discounted group rate in a suite with complimentary hot breakfast included. It also includes a $25 Uber credit and $8 suite-shop credit good for food or beverage items in our 24 hour convenience market.Rules and RegulationsTwin Cities Oktoberfest is an all-ages event, but state law requires you to be 21 years of age or older to drink alcohol. Be prepared to show your state- or a federally-issued ID when purchasing alcohol. We reserve the right to stop serving you if deemed you have had enough to drink.Pets are not allowed, but registered service dogs are.Both cash and credit cards (fees apply on all credit purchases), plus Apple and Google Pay, are accepted for purchasing entrance and beer tickets. We will also have cash machines on site.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the dates and times of your event? Friday, October 9th, 2026 from 5-11 pm and Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from Noon-10 pm.Where is the event located? At the Historic Progress Center (aka Eco Experience) on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.Are you charging admission in 2026? No, we are not. However, if you want to consume alcohol you will need to purchase a wristband and provide proof of age. It is free to come and enjoy the event unless you want to drink alcohol.Is my wristband good for either day? Yes, you can attend either Friday or Saturday.Is there NA beer or cider available? Yes!! We will have two NA beers (Belgian Dark and a Maple & Rye Lager) and one NA cider (Crispin Zero).Can I bring my own mug? Yes, this is strongly encouraged. We love seeing everyone’s special mugs.What if it rains? Good news, the Progress Center is completely indoors. We also rent a very large tent right outside the building if you want to be outdoors and safe from the rain.What if I am uncomfortable being in a crowded place, but want to attend? Good news, we have a large area outside the building that we have set up a tent and placed outdoor tables/picnic tables. If it rains, that may limit our true outdoor ability, but the tent will still be open.Are pets allowed? Our event space only allows for service dogs.Is there parking available? Yes, all parking is free and plentiful on the State Fairgrounds. If you are driving, please plan accordingly so you are able to get home safely. Please don’t drink and drive. You may bike, as well, and lock your bike up in various areas around the Progress Center.Lost and Found? If you feel you left something at the event, please email us at info@twincitiesoktoberfest.com.Any additional questions? Feel free to email us at info@twincitiesoktoberfest.com or visit our website.PROST! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dcf02d00-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dd0f74d0-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/dd3bb4f0-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc081818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dd597620-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dd7e1520-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dda32950-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ddbf15c0-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w735-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ddd4e7b0-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w740-h740-dc486848-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dde95a10-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/de14afd0-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/de2b1e00-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/de444b50-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w740-h740-dc083858-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/de634500-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w917-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/de7a2860-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/de8d6240-ba25-11f1-afc5-c961eba0d97b-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/falcon-heights/twin-cities-oktoberfest/100001996374891040 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, oktoberfest, nonprofit, dog, trips-adventures, charities, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Eco Experience - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.57, max: 150.37, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Falcon Heights - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Eco Experience - **lat**: 44.984906 - **long**: -93.1677987 - **full address**: Eco Experience, 1621 Randall Avenue, Falcon Heights, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Twin Cities Oktoberfest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b14d61c8bc7da19ae4f9e158d4d1faa361d9f47219f6f14bb7e4a5783e05a6e5-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786244422 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Twin Cities Oktoberfest being held? - **A:** Twin Cities Oktoberfest takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Eco Experience, 1621 Randall Avenue, Falcon Heights, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Twin Cities Oktoberfest? - **A:** Twin Cities Oktoberfest is organized by Twin Cities Oktoberfest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Twin Cities Oktoberfest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Falcon Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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