Oktoberfest Great Lakes

October 4th - 6th, 2024

We are excited to announce the inaugural Oktoberfest Great Lakes celebration in Sheboygan, WI on the shores of Lake Michigan! We are hoping to continue the tradition of our local Oktoberfest celebrations while elevating the experience all around town with festive events, delicious food and beverages, live music, and promotions at local businesses.

Friday, October 4th
7pm-10pm
Grand Ballroom at Blue Harbor Resort

We're kicking off the Oktoberfest festivities right here at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI on Friday, October 4th with live polka music by the Sugar Bush Boys Band from 7pm-10pm in the Conference Center Grand Ballroom. We'll have a limited supply of 3 Sheeps Brewing Company Oktoberfest Beer on tap, while supplies last, as well as more 3 Sheeps products, domestic beers, and seltzers. Concessions will be open featuring brats, soft pretzels, and snacks.

Guests at the Oktoberfest Kick-Off event are HIGHLY encouraged to dress up in traditional Oktoberfest attire because one lucky attendee will win an overnight stay in our Best Dressed Contest held approximately at 9:30pm at the end of the event*!

A button is required for admission to this event and will be available in advance on Eventbrite for $10 each. This event is for guests who are 21 years of age or older.

BUY TICKETS

During Oktoberfest weekend, visit these participating Sheboygan businesses with your button for additional fun and savings!

• 3 SHEEPS BREWING COMPANY (1837 North Ave): FREE can koozie and Oktoberfest enamel pin to the first 50 guests who show their button
• THE BOUTIQUE AT SOUTH PIER (Blue Harbor Resort Main Lobby): 15% off regularly-priced merchandise, exclusions may apply
• BOOKWORM GARDENS (1415 Campus Drive): Get a free glowing item (glow bracelet, necklace, headband, etc.)
• THE GAMEBOARD (621 N 8th Street): Be among the first 48 people to show us your button & make a purchase of $25 or more to receive a free gift! Participants can pick between Dwarven Tavern & High Elf Candle Tin or a bag of Pop Daddy Seasoned Pretzels!
• OLIVADA (641 Riverfront Drive): 10% off your entire order
• PARKER JOHNS BBQ & PIZZA (705 Riverfront Drive): 10% off of one menu item
• RELISH KITCHEN STORE (811 N 8^th Street): On Saturday October 5th, 10am-5pm, stop by Relish for the 7th Annual ZWILLINGfest! Enjoy product exhibits and demonstrations and take advantage of amazing sales on cookware and knives. Attend a knife skills class with Zwilling’s Chef Brian Hay (pre-registration is encouraged). Food, raffles and tons of fun! All weekend, show your button and make a purchase of $25+ to receive a free gift from the ZWILLINGfest prize bucket.
• SHEBOYGAN BOARD & BRUSH (528 N 8th Street): 20% off all purchases in studio, including gift cards.
• SULLY’S RIDE SHOP (815 N 8th Street): 10% off storewide

Saturday, October 5th
11am-6pm (Open Until 11pm)
3 Sheeps Brewing Company

Celebrate Oktoberfest the authentic way at Esslingen Fest at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company Saturday, October 5th. This festival honors our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, Sheboygan, Wisconsin's sister city and this is our community's 8th annual celebration hosted by the Mayor's International Committee. They will have a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and more. The event admission is FREE and open to the public.

You'll want to plan a full day at 3 Sheeps to catch the Mayor tapping the first keg at noon, enter the stein-holding contest at 2pm and 4pm with prizes for the winners, enjoy a broader selection of German Beers, and enjoy live music, including:

• 5pm Hearthfire
• 8pm Buffalo Joe Band

Blue Harbor Resort will be running a shuttle non-stop throughout the day so guests can celebrate safely!

Al & Al's Steinhaus

Al & Al's Stein Haus has been a family owned and operated Sheboygan dining destination for over 58 years, serving breakfast and lunch all day in the tavern. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday in the Stein Haus Dinning Room. Visit Al & Al's during your stay for authentic German cuisine, beer, and wine.

Friday, October 4th & Saturday, October 5th
6pm - 9pm
Bookworm Gardens

For a different take on Oktoberfest, visit Bookworm Gardens for a celebration of spooky season with festive delights. Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. This is an adults-only, 21+ event featuring live music from Cold Soda Club on Friday and Tangled Lines on Saturday. Hot apple cider and festive beverage available for purchase along with food trucks, a toasty bonfire and delicious s'mores. Tickets are $15-$21 and can be purchased in advance at bookwormgardens.org.

Saturday, October 5th &
Sunday, October 6th

7am-11am
Beacon Restaurant at Blue Harbor Resort

Fuel your Oktoberfest weekend with our breakfast buffet in The Beacon Restaurant featuring seasonal chef's choice entrée, scrambled eggs with Wisconsin cheddar cheese, pancakes, French toast or waffles, seasoned potato wedges, bacon or sausage, and assorted cereal, yogurt and granola, cottage cheese, whole fruit, and assorted fruit Danish and breakfast sweet breads. Plus, Bloody Marys for  $10 each.

Adults $16 | Children 12 and under $8 | Children 3 and under eat free

For Reservations, Call 920-457-9810

Beverages not included.

Sunday, November 10th
1pm Doors Open & Music Starts 
2pm Concert
Immaculate Conception Activity Center

Return to Sheboygan in November for a wonderful afternoon of music, dinner, and gemutlichkeit! Concordia will be serving a delicious Oktoberfest dinner including a large smoked pork chop at 3:30pm.  Oktoberfest beer, wine, and soda will also be available with entertainment provided by Concordia's Chorus singing various selections in German and English as well as The Waltzmeisters orchestra music for listening and dancing.

The Concordia Singing Society was founded in Sheboygan in 1860 to preserve the German heritage through song. It has no religious or political affiliation and performs locally for audiences in churches, nursing homes, at community events, and club meetings. 

Dinner & Entertainment Tickets $35 

(Must RSVP with payment by November 1st)

Entertainment Only $10

(Tickets available at the door, subject to availability)

Visit concordiasingerswi.org for more information.

*Click to view the official Best Dressed Contest Rules.