An Oktoberfest Celebration Will Return to Downtown Cedar Rapids Next Month

Downtown Cedar Rapids will be one big party on September 6th: Blocktoberfest 4 is on its way!

Blocktoberfest 2025

Blocktoberfest is an annual concert and Oktoberfest celebration that takes place on the streets of Downtown Cedar Rapids each fall. This year's event will feature Iowa's very own Pork Tornadoes, with openers The Schmidt Brothers and Large Midgets. Blocktoberfest 4 is being put on by the Fun Not Fancy Restaurant Group and Downtown Cedar Rapids.

This year's Blocktoberfest will be held on Saturday, September 6th beginning at 5 p.m. General admission is $10 per person, with VIP tickets available in advance for $25. The VIP tickets will get you access to an area right in the front of the stage that has private bathrooms and bars. There are only a limited number of VIP tickets available, and they can be purchased directly at Cliff's Dive Bar in Downtown Cedar Rapids, by calling the restaurant at 319-200-1131, or by emailing cliffsdivebar@gmail.com.

Blocktoberfest 4 is an all-ages show. There will be food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, available for purchase throughout the evening. For the latest updates on Blocktoberfest, check out the official Facebook event page HERE.

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The Pork Tornadoes

If you can't make it to Blocktoberfest, the Pork Tornadoes have several other big shows on the schedule these next few months! Here are some of the Iowa concerts coming up:

• August 14th - Iowa State Fair, Des Moines
• August 23rd - Preservation Plaza, Arnolds Park
• August 29th - FRYFest, Coralville
• September 13th - Adventureland Oktoberfest, Altoona

READ MORE: 11 Iowa Oktoberfest Celebrations Happening in 2025 [LIST]