Oktoberfest 2026 in Petersburg

Petersburg takes Oktoberfest seriously enough. The beer halls open it with Bavarian music and giant steins, dancing takes hold, and lederhosen were never the point. You end up at a communal table with people you didn't come with, which is where the bratwurst, pretzels and German beer land. One good beer with friends is a full night. See what's on for Oktoberfest 2026 in Petersburg, check the venues, and book your tickets before they're gone.

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Oktoberfest events near Petersburg

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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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Oktoberfest in Petersburg: the basics

Is there an Oktoberfest near Petersburg?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach of Petersburg, 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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