Event and Entertainment Schedule
Official Kick-Off Party
Thursday, September 10, 5 pm-10 pm
Hosted by Hofbräuhaus Columbus
Live entertainment, great food, and greater beer!
800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Qfm Live Broadcast – First Responder Friday
Friday, September 11 | 5:00pm–7:00pm
Join Big Ric and Qfm for a special live broadcast from Columbus Oktoberfest on First Responder Friday. A percentage of alcohol sales during the broadcast will be donated to the Red, White and Q Fund.
Vier Meiler/Brat Trot
Friday, September 11, 6:15 pm
In conjunction with the Keg Tapping and run by M3S Sports
Featuring the music of Alphorn Grüezie
Cocktail Lounge – Presented by Middle West Spirits
Located in Hofbräuhaus Prost Hall.
This new cocktail lounge will feature two core soda cocktails that showcase OYO Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka paired with Schmidt’s Cream Puff Cream Soda, and Middle West Straight Bourbon paired with Schmidt’s newly released Rootbeer.
Schmitt Sohne Wine Garten
An expanded selection of wines — and an opportunity to learn more about OH wines.
Schmitt Sohne Ohio Wines
Kinderplatz
Family and kids events all day at the Kinderplatz.
Glockenspiel Stage
Music, events, and shows! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The event schedule is below!
Columbus Oktoberfest Paint & Sip
Join us at the Columbus Oktoberfest for a festive afternoon of painting, sipping, and fall fun! We’ll guide you step-by-step as you paint a charming pumpkin on a 12″ × 12″ canvas.
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Your ticket includes:
All painting supplies
One drink redeemable during the event
A completed pumpkin painting to take home
No painting experience is necessary! Grab your friends, enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities, and create the perfect piece of fall décor.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Gemütlichkeit Games
The Gemutlichkeit Games are located in the ODNR Ampitheater
SATURDAY
BarBarian press 1:00 pm
Athletes will test their upper body strength to the MAX with this overhead press event!
Steinstossen (Stone Throw) 2:00 pm
Introduced in Germany in 1860 as a track and field event. Competitors hurl large stones weighing 135 to 180 pounds to see who can throw it the greatest distance.
Amateur Stone Lift 3:00 pm
This is where the athletes give the spectators a chance to show their strength by lifting either the 135lb or the 180lb stone and placing it on top of a 50gal bourbon barrel.
Keg over bar 4:00 pm
Athletes will attempt to put a 280-pound keg over a 52-inch bar as many times as they can. These athletes will deserve a drink after this one!
Keg Toss (for height) 5:00 pm
This event is all about raising the bar! Competitors heave a pony keg weighing anywhere from 25 lbs to 45 lbs as high as they can to clear the bar.
Steinheben (Bavarian Stone Lift) 7:00 pm
*located on the Hofbrau Prost stage*
This one is the granddaddy of them all! We use a 508 lb stone, attach a handle, and see how high our competitors can lift it. Sounds simple. It’s anything but!
SUNDAY (Amateur Events)
*Amateur events will be located in the ODNR Amphitheater. Registration will begin at 1:00 pm near the stage.*
Registration 1:00 pm
Keg Toss (for height) 1:30 pm
Steinstossen (stone throw) 2:30 pm
In person registration is available on Sunday for the amateur competition.
Stage Schedule 2026
Friday, September 11
| Heidelberg Hall | |
|---|---|
| 5:00 pm | Klaberheads |
| 6:15 pm | Tapping of the Keg |
| 7:30 pm | Celebrity "Stuff The Puff" |
| 8:00 pm | Sound of Sorgenbrecher |
| Hofbräuhaus Prost Hall | |
|---|---|
| 5:00 pm – 8:00 PM | Deluxe Suite |
| 9:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight | Distorted Silence |
Saturday, September 12
| Heidelberg Hall | |
|---|---|
| Noon | The 161 Happy Wanders |
| 4:15 pm | Tanz und Spielkreis Austrian Dancers |
| 4:30 pm | Chardon Polka Band |
| 8:00 pm | Stein Hoist |
| 8:30 pm | Sound of Sorgenbrecher |
| Hofbräuhaus Prost Hall | |
|---|---|
| Noon | Hip Replacements |
| 3:00 pm | Tanz und Spielkreis Austrian Dancers |
| 3:30 pm | One Number Off |
| 7:00 pm | Gemütlicheit Games |
| 9:00 pm | Rockhouse |
Sunday, September 13
| Heidelberg Hall | |
|---|---|
| Noon | Klaberheads |
| 3:30 pm | Chardon Polka Band |
| 6:00 pm | Cream Puff Stuff |
| 6:30 pm | Sound of Sorgenbrecher |
| Hofbräuhaus Prost Hall | |
|---|---|
| Noon | 122 Military Band |
| 3:00 pm | Largemouth Brass Band |
| 6:00 pm | Brass Band of Columbus |
Glockenspiel Stage
Friday, September 11
8:00pm – 11:00pm – Musik Masters
Saturday, September 12
5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm – Tanz Austrian Dancers
Sunday, September 13
1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm – Tanz Austrian Dancers
Natural Resources Park (Kinderplatz)
Friday, September 11
5:30pm – 7:30pm – Alphorn Gruize
Saturday, September 12
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Nacho Band
Sunday, September 13
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Tuba Troupe
Arts and Crafts Area
Saturday, September 12
Punch and Judy Show- Professor Brent Dewitt
Sunday, September 13
Punch and Judy Show- Professor Brent Dewitt
Picture Wagon
Sunday, September 13
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Heart & Pine
Ag Amphitheater
Friday, September 11
Line Dancing with Mary Beth
Saturday, September 12
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Band
Night – Big Screen Watch Party
Sunday, September 13
Big Screen Watch Party
