St. Paul Oktoberfest
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St. Paul Oktoberfest is held annually on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better!
With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture!
Friday, September 8 | 4–10 PM
Saturday, September 9 | 10 AM–10 PM
Our drinks package presale has ended but we will have Special Edition Paulaner 0.5 Liter beer mugs on sale at the wristband booth for $8.
FOOD VENDORS
Aki’s Breadhaus Pretzels, Burbach’s European Pancakes, Gerhard’s Brats, German Brat Haus, KCM Eggrolls, Nuttin’ Like It, Paulaner, Utepils Brewing and Kaffee und Kuchen from the GAI Damenklub (Friday 4–8 p.m. and Saturday 10–6 p.m.)
ARTS AND CULTURAL VENDORS
Amber Tree Jewelry, German Specialty Imports, Germanic Genealogy Society, Nacel Open Door, Pommern Regional Group of Minnesota, Twin Cities German Immersion School (TCGIS)
VENDORS SPONSORS
All Energy Solar, Ameriprise – Lloyd Woelfle, Luther Westside Volkswagen
VOLUNTEER! We need many of you and there’s a volunteer spot for every interest. Sign up for a shift or two and get a free meal and drink!
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PARKING
FREE parking at St. Paul College surface lots B, C, and E and in the parking ramp, just a few blocks north on N. Farrington Street, along with street parking in the Summit neighborhood.
Alcohol wristbands for those 21 and older will be for sale on-site for $5, photo IDs are required.
The GAI Haus will be closed to the public during Oktoberfest.
Please note – pets are not allowed at St. Paul Oktoberfest. Service animals are always welcome.
THANK YOU TO OUR ST. PAUL OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS:
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