About this Event
FREE • All Ages • Rain or Shine
Celebrate Downtown. Support Community. Raise a Stein!
Join us for the very first Columbus Oktoberfest — a brand new downtown tradition to kick off the fall season with community, local flavor, and lots of fun! This free, family-friendly festival will fill our downtown with music, laughter, great food, and plenty of cheers.
Grab your friends, bring the kids, and enjoy a festival of:
- 🍺 Local beer, bratwurst, and fresh food
- 🎶 Live polka band
- 🎉 Fun contests for all ages
- 🏆 Prizes, games, and activities to keep everyone smiling!
Event admission is FREE, but please grab your ticket today to let us know you’re coming!
Event Highlights
- Free & family-friendly
- Delicious local food & drink
- Fun competitions for all ages
- Celebrate Columbus & support our vibrant downtown
- Next to the beloved Crump Theater
Oktoberfest Competitions
💪 Stein Holding Contest (Men’s & Women’s Divisions)
How strong are you? Test your strength and stamina — hold a full stein at arm’s length longer than your competitors! Entry fee includes memorial Stein for you to keep!
- Entry Fee: $20 (sign up in advance or cash only day-of)
- Prize: Winners get fame, glory, and a FREE liter refill and a T-shirt!
🥨 Kid’s Pretzel Toss
How many pretzels can you and your partner catch? Pair up, toss, and aim for the mouth!
- Free to Enter
- One try per kid — silly fun guaranteed!
🎩 All-Ages Costume Contest
Bring your best Bavarian look! From traditional dirndls and lederhosen to creative spins, show off your costume and win the crowd’s cheers.
- Free to Enter
- Winner chosen by crowd applause!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Next to the Crump Theater, 425 3rd Street, Columbus, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00
