Discover the Oktoberfest excitement in Oshkosh, Wisconsin! Our blog takes you on a journey through the vibrant festivities, live music, mouthwatering food, and frothy brews of this annual tradition. Get ready to raise your stein and join the fun at Oktoberfest Oshkosh!

Experience German Eats Year Round at The Roxy Supper Club

Located in Downtown Oshkosh at 571 N Main St, The Roxy Supper Club is a local favorite lounge and supper club serving classic steak and seafood dishes - and cocktails of course!

Embrace the flavors of Germany every Tuesday at the Roxy with an extensive selection of over 15 specialty German entrées. From hearty schnitzels to savory bratwursts, The Roxy is serving up authentic German cuisine! Take on the Baron Schnitzel, which features a breaded pork cutlet, asparagus, and mushrooms in a cheddar cheese sauce - or the Wurst Platter, which includes bratwurst, knockwurst and kielbasa German sausages. Enjoy German entrees and side dishes Tuesday nights at The Roxy!

Big Pretzels & Polka Dancing at The Bier Hall

The Gibson Social Club in Downtown Oshkosh is more than just a wedding and event venue. Step into The Gibson, located at 537 N Main St, on a Thursday night and experience The Bier Hall. This historic building is transformed into a German-inspired beer hall - filled with live music and even polka dancing! Enjoy seasonal craft and specialty brews on tap, big pretzels, live music, games, & much more. Join us to raise a glass, savor local brews, and create unforgettable memories at this fun event!

German Specials with Ruby Owl Tap Room

October is here and Ruby Owl has some German inspired specials for the week of 10/2!

Jumbo Soft Pretzel Bites: Soft pretzels baked to perfection, topped with coarse kosher salt & served with beer cheese & house honey mustard.

Oktoberfest Burger: Brat patty grilled to order & served on a pretzel bun with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, & a spicy brown mustard. Includes your choice of side.


Oktoberfest Events

Oshtoberfest at Sometimes at Pioneer Island

Sometimes at Pioneer Island is throwing an Oshtoberfest Bash on Saturday, October 7th! Get ready for a day filled with craft beer, local food, live music, Oktoberfest themed games and contests!

Traditional German style Lagers and a few other fan favorite beers from Fifth Ward Brewing Company, German-Inspired eats from Pilora's Cafe Food Truck, and cocktails and beer from the Sometimes Tiki Bar will all be available to keep you fueled up while you jam out to Cheese Doodle (3:30pm-6:30pm) and Copper Box (6pm-11pm)!

  • Tiki Bar Open: 11am
  • Pilora's Food Truck Opens: 1pm
  • Event Starts: 3pm
  • Cheese Doodle: 3:30pm-6:30pm
  • Cooper Box: 8pm-11pm

Dublin's Oktoberfest

Dust off the dirndl & lederhosen! It's Oktoberfest @Dublin's Irish Pub on Saturday, October 7th. Stop by starting at 11am for a tap take over with Oktoberfest beers and a stein hoisting competition!

For the month of October - Dublin's will also be serving an Oktoberfest plate! Featuring Klements sausage, loaded with sauerkraut and pub mustard with a side of German potato salad and pretzels with a pub ale honey mustard.

Oktoberfest at Fletch's Local Tap House

Head to Fletch's Local Tap House in Downtown Oshkosh on Saturday, October 7th for Fletch's first ever Oktoberfest! Staring at 3pm, the Guten Appetit German food truck will be serving awesome eats, dive into the caramel apple bar, play games and of course listen to live music (featuring Sly Joe and The Funky Dutchman at 5pm and DJ G Spot starting at 10pm).

  • Guten Appetit Food Truck serving 3pm-8pm
  • Caramel Apple Bar at 3pm
  • Stein Chugger Race at 4:30pm
  • Stein Holding Contest at 6pm
  • Soft Pretzel Eating Contest at 7pm
  • Costume Contest at 10pm

 

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