Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest 2026

Schedule

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43211 | Columbus, OH

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Willkommen to the 60th Annual Schmidt's Columbus Oktoberfest. Ranked in the Top 10 Oktoberfests in the country by USA Today. Come celebrate with lots of live music, great food and beer! Fun and games for adults and kids alike! Rain or shine, it's always the most fun weekend of the year! PROST! Admission is FREE! <parking />
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717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43211

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