Oktoberfest Great Lakes

Name: Oktoberfest Great Lakes
Start: 2024-10-04T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-06T11:00:00-05:00
Location: 725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53081

Schedule

Fri Oct 04 2024 at 04:00 pm to Sun Oct 06 2024 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

725 Blue Harbor Dr, Sheboygan, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53081 | Sheboygan, WI

The inaugural Oktoberfest Great Lakes celebration will be held Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th in Sheboygan, WI. Continuing the tradition of previous Oktoberfest events, Oktoberfest Great Lakes celebrates our local 3 Sheeps Brewing Company, Esslingen Fest honoring our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, as well as our local businesses.
Friday, October 4th | 7pm-10pm
The Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Blue Harbor Resort featuring live polka music by the Sugar Bush Boys Band, a limited supply of 3 Sheeps Oktoberfest beer on tap, plus a full cash bar and concessions. Guests are encouraged to dress up in traditional Oktoberfest attire because one lucky attendee will win an overnight stay in the Best Dressed contest. A button is required for admission to this event and will be available in advance on Eventbrite for $10 each.
Saturday, October 5th | 11am - 6pm
Esslingen Fest at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company honors Sheboygan’s relationship with its sister city Esslingen, Germany. There will be a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, live music by the Ryan Kautzer band, and admission is free! Patrons will want to plan for a full day of activities at 3 Sheeps after Esslingen Fest including the Mayor tapping the first keg and a stein-holding contest, with a broader selection of German beers available for purchase. Blue Harbor Resort will be running a shuttle non-stop throughout the day so guests of the resort can celebrate safely.
Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th | 7am - 11am
A breakfast buffet will be held Saturday and Sunday at 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 (beverages not included). Pricing for adults is $16, children 14 and under pay $8, and children under 3 eat free. Reservations can be made in advance by calling 920-457-9810.
Oktoberfest Resort Packages
To enjoy a full weekend of Oktoberfest fun, overnight packages are available at Blue Harbor Resort. Guests will enjoy overnight accommodations, plus each registered adult will receive a button for admission to the Kick-Off Party, commemorative stein and can koozie, pretzels, and a can of 3 Sheeps beer, plus complimentary shuttle service to 3 Sheeps on Saturday and $1 off beer and seltzer purchases at the Kick-Off Party with stein. The package offers an additional $50 value with room.
Oktoberfest Tickets
Tickets for the Oktoberfest Kick-Off Event at Blue Harbor Resort are available for purchase on Eventbrite for $10. The first 50 tickets sold will also receive a complimentary commemorative Oktoberfest Great Lakes stein including $1 off 3 Sheeps Beer, canned beer, and seltzers at the kick-off party. Eventbrite tickets will be exchanged for a button at the door. There will be a limited number of tickets available for this event, while supplies last. If available, buttons will be sold at the door for $15 each. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to attend.
Oktoberfest Button Deals
Additionally, the Oktoberfest Great Lakes button can be redeemed at participating Sheboygan businesses for discounts and more fun activities. Offers currently available include:
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 8th Street): On Saturday October 5th, 10am-5pm, stop by Relish for the 7th Annual ZWILLINGfest! Explore the Zwilling Airstream, a traveling showcase of awesome products that is trekking its way across America. 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
Businesses interested in participating with a button special offer should reach out to [email protected].
For more information about Oktoberfest Great Lakes, to book a resort package, or buy tickets to the Kick-Off Event at Blue Harbor Resort, visit https://www.blueharborresort.com/oktoberfest-great-lakes.