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Regional fall and Oktoberfest festivals in the US

Overview

Various fall festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled across several United States regions throughout September and October.

In Kansas and Oklahoma, scheduled events include the Wichita Margarita Festival, the Kansas State Fair, and multiple Oktoberfest celebrations in Lawton, Bartlesville, Ponca City, and Oklahoma City. Some Oklahoma festivities include a Munich-modeled event in Tulsa and a pet-themed fundraiser known as ‘PAWStoberfest’ hosted by Meals on Wheels Metro Tulsa. These Oklahoma celebrations range from large-scale town events featuring beer tents and German music to smaller brewery-hosted gatherings.

In Wisconsin, celebrations feature German music, polka dancing, and Bavarian food, alongside other local activities such as the Highland Games, the Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin, the Third Ward Art Festival, and the Frank Mots International Kite Festival. Musical performances include Kacey Musgraves and Bikini Kill. In Milwaukee, the 16th annual Oktoberfest is set to return to Henry Meier Festival Park with German music, food, and competitions. Other Milwaukee activities include the 11th annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival and the Nō Studios Dance Fest. In West Bend, Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County will host an Oktoberfest fundraiser on October 18, 2026, at the Prairie Center to support local seniors.

In Montana, the annual Greekfest is scheduled from September 18 to September 20 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula, featuring Greek food, live music, and church tours.

Entities

Oklahoma · Milwaukee · West Bend · Munich · Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Wisconsin communities host Oktoberfest and cultural events

    Wisconsin communities are hosting various Oktoberfest celebrations and cultural events, including festivals in Milwaukee and a fundraiser in West Bend.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Cultural festivals including Oktoberfest and Greekfest scheduled

    Cultural festivals including various Oktoberfest celebrations in Oklahoma and the annual Greekfest in Missoula, Montana, are upcoming.

  3. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Regional Oktoberfest and cultural festivals scheduled in US states

    Regional festivals, including various Oktoberfest celebrations and local cultural events, are taking place across Wisconsin and Oklahoma.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fall festivals and Oktoberfest events scheduled in Kansas and Oklahoma

    Fall festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled across Kansas and Oklahoma, including the Kansas State Fair and multiple events in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Sources

economist.com.na · fuersie.de · gottagoorlando.com · ka-news.de · keymedia.at · klaw.com · miamionthecheap.com · milwaukeemag.com · neweuropetours.eu · tulsakids.com · visithermann.com · washingtoncountyinsider.com · wichitabyeb.com · z100missoula.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history