Des Moines Oktoberfest
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Celebrate the 12th Annual Des Moines Oktoberfest held in the heart of downtown. The event is held on the doorstep of Hessen Haus - Des Moines only German restaurant and Bier Hall. Oktoberfest is popular with Iowans of all ages with the live music, polka lessons, bier gardens, and authentic German food.
Tickets are $10 per day and include a commemorative Oktoberfest mug. Those who bring their mug back on Saturday will receive $5 admission that day.
A rooftop Audi Des Moines VIP beer garden will be part of the festival grounds again this year. VIP tickets are $40 per night and include:
- admission to the festival
- access to the VIP rooftop beer garden
- commemorative glass Oktoberfest half liter stein
- dedicated beer maidens to serve drinks and food
Only 300 tickets will be sold per night for the Audi Des Moines VIP rooftop beer garden.
Zooktoberfest will kick off the weekend on Thursday, September 24th at the Blank Park Zoo.
The Tapping of the Golden Keg will take place Friday at 4pm which will officially mark the commencement of the event with free beer for all in attendance and be used for a giant group toast.
Friday night will host the annual Bier Maiden contest with the Stein Holding competition (including a Celebrity Round) on Saturday night. Prizes will also be given to those who dress in traditional German attire for the event.
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What : Des Moines’ 12th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
When: Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26th 3pm – 1am both days
Tapping of Golden Keg @ 4:00 Friday – Free Beer while it lasts
Where: South of Court Avenue on 4th Street, Downtown Des Moines
Details: Live Music, Authentic Food, Tented Beer Gardens, Contests & More!
Cost: $10 per day; includes a commemorative mug. Guests returning on Saturday with their mugs get in for $5. VIP tickets for the first ever rooftop beer garden are $40 per night – only 300 available for each night.
Discount Tickets are available all area Hy-Vee or online at www.tikly.co Cost is two for $12 or one for $7.
Misc: Oktoberfest will be held rain or shine as there are plenty of tents to shelter revelers from the elements.
Visit www.oktoberfestdsm.com for a schedule of events, photos from past Oktoberfests, event updates, contest information and other details.
http://www.oktoberfestdsm.com
Contact
Melinda Toyne [email protected]
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