DES MOINES, Iowa — Ready, set, prost! Oktoberfest is back in Des Moines for two days of celebration, the German way.
The annual autumn beer festival returns to the metro for its 19th iteration, this time in a brand new location: Water Works Park.
Interested in trying plenty of craft beers, eating some sauerkraut and trying your hand at authentic German games? Here's what you need to know.
When is Des Moines' Oktoberfest? Where is it held?
Festivalgoers over 21 will polka and party to their hearts' content for two days: Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23.
Now in a new location aimed at giving vendors and visitors more space to enjoy the fun, Oktoberfest will take place at Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park, which is located at 2551 George Flagg Parkway.
How much are tickets?
Ticket prices include admission for both days, free parking and a commemorative Oktoberfest glass.
If you order your tickets by Thursday, Sept. 21, admission will run you $30.
If you wait to buy at the entrance, admission increases to $35.
To buy tickets ahead of time, click here.
What is festival's schedule?
Friday, Sept. 22
- 3 p.m. - Tapping of the Golden Keg (with free beer)
- 3 p.m. - Malek’s Fishermen Band
- 5 p.m. - Jim Kucera
- 7 p.m. - Community Choice Camaro Giveaway
- 7:15 p.m. - DTKK Polka
- 8 p.m. - Silent Disco Begins
- 9 p.m. - Bier Maiden Contest
- 10 p.m. - Polka Police
- Midnight - Doors Close
Saturday, Sept. 23
- Noon - Doors Open
- 12:30 p.m. - Stuart Walker
- 3 p.m. - Barefoot Becky
- 3 p.m.- Polka Lessons
- 5 p.m. - Celebrity Stein Holding Competition
- 5:45 p.m. - Amana Colony Folksingers
- 7:45 p.m. - Bill Koncar Band
- 8:00 p.m. - Silent Disco Begins
- 9:30 p.m. - Stein Holding Competition
- 10 p.m. - Polka Police
- Midnight - Doors Close