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Oktoberfest USA

Name: Oktoberfest USA
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-26
Location: La Crosse

Oktoberfest USA is a long-running community festival held annually in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It typically features events such as the Torchlight Parade, the Maple Leaf Parade, and the ceremonial tapping of the Golden Keg. For the 2026 iteration, events are scheduled from Thursday, September 24 to Saturday, September 26.

Date: Sep 24-26, 2026
Location: La Crosse
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Torchlight Parade
Maple Leaf Parade
Ceremonial tapping of the Golden Keg
Medallion hunts

Oktoberfest USA in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a community festival with a history spanning more than six decades, celebrating German-inspired traditions and community spirit. The event includes a range of activities, notably the evening Torchlight Parade on Thursday and the Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday morning.

A central component of the festivities is the ceremonial tapping of the Golden Keg by the Festmaster, marking the official start of the revelry. The festival has also incorporated unique customs over its history, such as medallion hunts, which add a distinctive local flavor to the celebrations.

Practical details

Organizer — source statement: Gupfer first got involved with Oktoberfest USA by being on the beer committee; lacrossetribune.com

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.