Event Details
Raise a Glass to Oktoberfest Rochester!
Cheers to This First-Annual FREE Event Featuring Craft Beer, German Bites, Games, and More!
WHAT: Oktoberfest in Rochester, Presented by DBS Group, LLC
Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate OKTOBERFEST in the heart of Rochester, Minnesota. Enjoy live music, authentic German eats, craft beer, games, contests, and plenty of fun. Make memories, share some laughs, and experience the true spirit of Oktoberfest—right here in Rochester!
Whether you're rocking your best lederhosen or just here for the bratwurst, there’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration. Dress up in your favorite Bavarian Lederhosen and Dirndls, outfits for a chance to win BEST APPAREL (1st - 2nd - 3rd) prizes!
LIVE MUSIC LINEUP
Craig Ebel & the DyVersaCo (Polka): 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bavarian Dance Group* 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Twin Cities Soundz (Polka) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bavarian Dance Group 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The Stand Ups (Classic Rock/R&B) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Incognito (Party Band) 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
* Rated #1 in the United States and #2 in the World in 2023 and will put on two sets of their entertainment.
Enjoy food offerings from:
Chester’s
Tap House
B-Lo Zero Snow Cones & Donuts
Pizza Karma
Comfort Smash Foods
Swede’s Smokin’ Grill
Nozy’s Grill
La Borinqua Puerto Rican Cuisine
Oma’s Cookies
Tip a glass filled with beverages from:
Kathy’s Pub
Tap House
Bitter & Pour
Chester’s
Four Daughters
WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2025
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Rochester
1st Avenue SW between 2nd Street and 4th Street SW
Proceeds after expenses will benefit House of Shields, a non-profit organization founded in 2008 to provide FREE lodging for police officers (active or retired) and members of their immediate family. House of Shields is located in Rochester, near the Mayo Clinic, one of the nation’s top-rated hospitals. The organization believes that while it can’t fix medical tragedies that affect law enforcement, it can alleviate a portion of the financial burdens associated with care.