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Oktoberfest in La Crosse 2023

One of the nation's premier Octoberfest festivals!

Dates: September 28–30, 2023

Oktoberfest in La Crosse
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La Crosse in Wisconsin takes pride in holding the longest-running Oktoberfest festival across the Midwest. This colorful tradition began in 1961. Since then, the celebration of German heritage has run on 1 Oktoberfest Strasse every year between late September and early October.

Oktoberfest in La Crosse is much more than just a beer fest. The street festivities consist of vibrant events, highlighting each day of the weekend. For example, you can attend a Craft Beer Night at 4 pm on Friday. Saturday is famous for the Tapping of the Golden Keg, scheduled for 11 am. Also, Sunday morning is marked with a huge Maple Leaf Parade taking over the streets at 10 am. The fun-packed program offers tons of entertainment for the whole family.

If you're interested in further details, feel free to check the event's official website or contact the organizers via their Facebook. You can find the links in the External Resources below. Besides, you can also book accommodations nearby from the map suggesting the best options available.

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Authors: Olha Savych