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SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Oktoberfest\n\nWant to be part of Downtown Oktoberfest? Volunteers help make the celebration possible!\n\n\n\n\nHistoric Downtown New Ulm comes alive for two days of Oktoberfest fun\, with live music\, German food and drink\, family activities\, contests\, shopping\, and plenty of Gem tlichkeit. From polka and steinholding to the Germanic-American Day Parade\, Downtown Oktoberfest brings German tradition and community celebration together in the heart of New Ulm.\n\nThe celebration takes place along Minnesota Street in the heart of Downtown New Ulm\, where visitors can grab a drink in the biergarten\, catch live entertainment\, explore local shops and restaurants\, cheer on steinholding competitors\, and enjoy Oktoberfest festivities throughout the day.\n\nNew in 2026: Minnesota State Steinholding Championship\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest is proud to host the U.S. Steinholding Association Minnesota State Championship for the first time in 2026.\n\nCompetitors from across Minnesota will test their strength and endurance for the state title and the opportunity to advance to the U.S. Steinholding Association National Championship.\n\nA qualifying competition will take place Friday evening\, followed by the Minnesota State Finals on Saturday afternoon.\n\nThink you have what it takes? View registration details and competition information click here.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates\n October 2 3\, 2026\n \n \n Location\n Minnesota Street\, Downtown New Ulm\n \n \n Highlights\n Live music\, biergarten\, food vendors\, shopping\, family activities\n \n \n Featured Event\n U.S. Steinholding Association Minnesota State Championship\n \n \n VIP Access\n Available limited quantities\n \n \n Family Friendly\n Yes\n \n \n\n\n\n\nView the full schedule here.\n\n \n\nFamily-Friendly Oktoberfest Fun\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest isn't just for adults. Families will find plenty to enjoy throughout the weekend\, including:\n\n\n \n German-American Day Parade\n \n \n Live music\n \n \n Bounce houses and inflatables\n \n \n Corn pit\n \n \n Yard games\n \n \n Kids activities\n \n \n Food and treats\n\n \n \n\n\nExplore Downtown Dining\n\nThe festival grounds are just the beginning. Downtown New Ulm's restaurants\, caf s\, breweries\, bars\, and sweet shops are all within walking distance of Oktoberfest.\n\nWhether you're looking for authentic German food\, a sit-down meal\, a quick lunch\, craft beer\, coffee\, or dessert\, make time to explore more of Downtown New Ulm while you're here.\n\nExplore Downtown New Ulm Food & Drink \n\nVIP Oktoberfest Experience\n\nWant to upgrade your Downtown Oktoberfest experience? Limited VIP access is available for visitors looking for an extra-special way to enjoy the celebration.\n\nView VIP details and purchase access \n\nMake a Weekend of It\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest is one part of New Ulm's citywide Oktoberfest celebration. Events and entertainment take place throughout New Ulm during both Oktoberfest weekends\, October 2 3 and October 9 10\, 2026.\n\nView the Ultimate Guide to New Ulm Oktoberfest \n\n\n\n\nBusiness sponsorships are now available! Click here for the sponsorship flyer!\n\nThank you to our Current Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*More info: The Visitor Center/Chamber Office\, located at the site of the Downtown Oktoberfest celebration\, will be closed to the public on Saturday\, October 3rd. Honestly\, the plumbing in our historic building just can't handle the Oktoberfest crowds! We have plenty of outdoor portable restrooms (largest quantity located in alley to the west of the building). Porta-potties not your thing? Here's your chance to have exclusive access to indoor plumbing at the festival site! Plus all the extras listed above!\n\n\n\n**VIP Access is limited to 150 guests\; advance registration is required.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:🙋\; Volunteer at Oktoberfest
\nWant to be part of Downtown Oktoberfest? Volunteers help make the celebration possible!
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\nHistoric Downtown New Ulm comes alive for two days of Oktoberfest fun\, with live music\, German food and drink\, family activities\, contests\, shopping\, and plenty of Gemü\;tlichkeit. From polka and steinholding to the Germanic-American Day Parade\, Downtown Oktoberfest brings German tradition and community celebration together in the heart of New Ulm.
\n\nThe celebration takes place along Minnesota Street in the heart of Downtown New Ulm\, where visitors can grab a drink in the biergarten\, catch live entertainment\, explore local shops and restaurants\, cheer on steinholding competitors\, and enjoy Oktoberfest festivities throughout the day.
\n\nNew in 2026: Minnesota State Steinholding Championship
\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest is proud to host the U.S. Steinholding Association Minnesota State Championship for the first time in 2026.
\n\nCompetitors from across Minnesota will test their strength and endurance for the state title and the opportunity to advance to the U.S. Steinholding Association National Championship.
\n\nA qualifying competition will take place Friday evening\, followed by the Minnesota State Finals on Saturday afternoon.
\n\nThink you have what it takes? View registration details and competition information &rarr\; click here.
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\n \n \n \n | 📅\; Dates | \n October 2&ndash\;3\, 2026 | \n
\n \n | 📍\; Location | \n Minnesota Street\, Downtown New Ulm | \n
\n \n | 🍺\; Highlights | \n Live music\, biergarten\, food vendors\, shopping\, family activities | \n
\n \n | 🏆\; Featured Event | \n U.S. Steinholding Association Minnesota State Championship | \n
\n \n | 🎟\; VIP Access | \n Available &mdash\; limited quantities | \n
\n \n | 👨\;&zwj\;👩\;&zwj\;👧\; Family Friendly | \n Yes | \n
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\nView the full schedule here.
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\n\nFamily-Friendly Oktoberfest Fun
\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest isn'\;t just for adults. Families will find plenty to enjoy throughout the weekend\, including:
\n\n\n\nExplore Downtown Dining
\n\nThe festival grounds are just the beginning. Downtown New Ulm&rsquo\;s restaurants\, café\;s\, breweries\, bars\, and sweet shops are all within walking distance of Oktoberfest.
\n\nWhether you'\;re looking for authentic German food\, a sit-down meal\, a quick lunch\, craft beer\, coffee\, or dessert\, make time to explore more of Downtown New Ulm while you'\;re here.
\n\nExplore Downtown New Ulm Food &\; Drink &rarr\;
\n\nVIP Oktoberfest Experience
\n\nWant to upgrade your Downtown Oktoberfest experience? Limited VIP access is available for visitors looking for an extra-special way to enjoy the celebration.
\n\nView VIP details and purchase access &rarr\;
\n\nMake a Weekend of It
\n\nDowntown Oktoberfest is one part of New Ulm&rsquo\;s citywide Oktoberfest celebration. Events and entertainment take place throughout New Ulm during both Oktoberfest weekends\, October 2&ndash\;3 and October 9&ndash\;10\, 2026.
\n\nView the Ultimate Guide to New Ulm Oktoberfest &rarr\;
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\nBusiness sponsorships are now available! Click here for the sponsorship flyer!
\nThank you to our Current Sponsors!
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\n*More info: The Visitor Center/Chamber Office\, located at the site of the Downtown Oktoberfest celebration\, will be closed to the public on Saturday\, October 3rd. Honestly\, the plumbing in our historic building just can'\;t handle the Oktoberfest crowds! We have plenty of outdoor portable restrooms (largest quantity located in alley to the west of the building). Porta-potties not your thing? Here'\;s your chance to have exclusive access to indoor plumbing at the festival site! Plus all the extras listed above!
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\n**VIP Access is limited to 150 guests\; advance registration is required.
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LOCATION:Downtown New Ulm
UID:e.18.51900
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DTSTAMP:20260902T190623Z
URL:http://business.newulm.com/events/details/2026-downtown-oktoberfest-51900
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