10 Iowa Oktoberfest Celebrations Happening in 2024 [LIST]

There are a number of Oktoberfest celebrations happening in Iowa this fall! Here are 10 of the big ones to look forward to:

Adventureland Oktoberfest

• Adventureland Park, Altoona
• Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Featuring rides, games, live music, contests, beer, and food
• Ages 21+
• Tickets start at $44.99 - purchase them HERE

Dubuque Oktoberfest

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring live entertainment, a keg march, a wiener dog parade/races, food, beer, games, and a stein-holding contest
• Admission is free, but donations to Camp Albrecht Acres will be accepted

Marion Oktoberfest

• 7th Ave, Marion
• Saturday, September 21st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• "Each attendee will receive a commemorative tasting glass, access to samples, and complementary water. Music and games, traditional stein holding contest, hammerschlagen, and awards for best dressed!"
• Ages 21+
• Tickets start at $40 - purchase them HERE

Des Moines Oktoberfest

• Water Works Park, Des Moines
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to midnight
  • Saturday, September 28th from 12 p.m. to midnight
• Featuring beer, food, live music, competitions, games, and a silent disco
• Tickets start at $20 - purchase them HERE

Iowa Oktoberfest

• Downtown Waterloo
• Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th
• Featuring yard games, live music, beer, food, contests, and a dog parade
• Admission is free
• 2024 schedule has not been released yet

Northside Oktoberfest

• Northside Marketplace, Iowa City
• Saturday, September 28th
• BrewFest sampling event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • "BrewFest attendees will have access to unlimited samples (55+ breweries), which will include craft beer, wine, and a few NA selections. Tickets also include a $10 gift card that can be used at any of the Northside businesses."
  • Tickets are $72 - purchase them HERE
• Bier Hall
  • Featuring German food, games, contests, live music, beer, and SodaFest activities for kids
  • Admission is $10
  • More details are coming soon

University of Okoboji Oktoberfest

• Arnolds Park Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park
• Saturday, September 28th at 11 a.m.
• Featuring a bike ride, a raffle, competitions, inflatables, a Duck Derby, live music, a vendor market, beer, food, and a cornhole tournament
• Bike ride registration starts at $30 - register HERE

Ottumwa Oktoberfest

• Jimmy Jones Shelter at Greater Ottumwa Park, Ottumwa
• October 2nd through 5th
• "Participants can look forward to a variety of beloved activities such as live music, bingo, parades, drum line competitions, stein holding, and, of course, all the beer and brats you can handle."
• More information to be announced

Waverly Oktoberfest

• Kohlmann Park, Waverly
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, October 4th from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 5th from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Featuring a family fun zone, live music, fireworks, beer, a cornhole tournament, competitions, food, craft vendors, a pull train, and a tasting event
• Ticket Prices
  • $10 button (good for both days) for ages 18+
  • $5 button (good for both days) for ages 13 through 17
  • $5 for Wartburg students (with student ID)

Amana Oktoberfest

• Amana Colonies
• October 4th through 6th
• Featuring a keg-tapping party, beer, food, live entertainment, games, competitions, and a parade
• 2024 brochure/schedule has not been released yet