# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest Weekend 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Get ready to don your Lederhosen or Dirndl, our annual Oktoberfest Weekend is back at DESTIHL Beer Hall!

We’re celebrating another Oktoberfest season 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 join us for one of the biggest weekends of the year. Prost!

Friday, September 11th
-4:00pm: DeadHead Shed, Merch Table & Patio Bar Open
-4:00pm: Vendors & Activities Open
-4:00-6:00pm: Live Music: Die Musikmeisters 
-4:30pm: Ceremonial Keg Tapping
-6:00pm: Stein Holding Competition (Women's, Men's & Kids)
-6:20pm: German Attire Contest (Kids & Adults)
-6:30-9:30pm: Live Music: Heidelberg German Band
-7:30pm: Stein Holding Competition (Women's & Men's)

Saturday, September 12th
-10:00am: Pilates & Pretzels - tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/pilates-and-pretzels-2026
-12:00pm: DeadHead Shed, Merch Table, Cotton Candy & Snow Cones, Craft Table & Axe Throwing Open
-12:00-1:30pm: Live Music: Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride
-2:00pm: Kids Stein Holding Competition
-2:00pm: Food Available at DeadHead Shed
-2:30-5:30pm: Live Music: The Mason Dixies
-2:45pm: Best Dressed Dachshund Contest
-3:00pm: Dachshund Race Preliminaries - Advance Registration Required: https://events.humanitix.com/oktoberfest-dachshund-races-2026
-4:00pm: Vendors & Patio Bar Open
-4:30pm: Dachshund Race Finals
-6:00pm: German Attire Contest (Kids & Adults)
-6:10pm: Stein Holding Competition (Women’s & Men's)
-6:30-9:30pm: Live Music: Heidelberg German Band
-7:30pm: Stein Holding Competition (Women's & Men’s)
-8:00pm: DESTIHL Team Stein Holding

Sunday, September 13th
-10:00am-2:00pm: Oktoberfest Makers Market
-10:00am: DeadHead Shed, Cotton Candy & Snow Cones, Craft Table Open
-12:00-2:00pm: Live Music: The Neals
-2:00pm: Kids Sack Races
-3:00pm: Kids Stein Holding Competition
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/normal/oktoberfest-weekend-2026/200030263543708
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, kids, live-music, oktoberfest, sports, pilates, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 328

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Normal
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room
- **lat**: 40.52903
- **long**: -88.94601
- **full address**: DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room, 1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761-6459, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Oktoberfest Weekend 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Weekend 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room, 1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL 61761-6459, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Oktoberfest Weekend 2026?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Weekend 2026 is organized by DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. DESTIHL Beer Hall & Barrel Room has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Weekend 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Normal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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