Union Park OKTOBERFEST 2025!
Schedule
Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI | Kenosha, WI
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📍 Union Park & Union Park Tavern – 4520 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI
🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
Raise your stein and join us for a weekend of German-inspired food, music, and family fun! Union Park Tavern and MGV Harmonia’s beloved Oktoberfest returns—bigger and better—expanding into Union Park with even more activities, contests, and live entertainment.
🍻 Prost to community, culture, and good times!
Schedule of events
Saturday, September 20th
– 9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens with brunch & drinks, setting the stage for the day
Park Festivities Begin
– 1:00 PM – Official Oktoberfest kickoff in Union Park & Ceremonial Keg Tapping with Mayor Bogdala in the UPT Biergarten
– 1:15 PM – Hungry 5 and Friends live on the main stage in the park
– 1:30 PM – Pig Roast & photo ops in the UPT biergarten
Contests & Live Entertainment
– 2:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Contest at the UPT Biergarten (presented by Hold My Beer)
– 2:30 PM – MGV Harmonia on the main stage in the park
Floral Gin (Set 1) in the UPT Biergarten
– 3:15 PM – Public Brewing Company presents the Pretzel, Brat & Beer Challenge on the main stage in the park
– 4:00 PM – Union Park Kickerz polka band performance on the main stage in the park
– 5:00 PM – Dachshund Dash race on 8th Avenue in front of the Tavern (Presented by Captain Mike’s)
– 5:15 PM – Floral Gin (Set 2) in the UPT Biergarten
– 6:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 1) on main stage in the Park; Woman in Motion perform on 8th Avenue
– 7:00 PM – Miss Oktoberfest Contest on main stage in the park (Presented by Francesca & Co. Salon)
– 8:00 PM – Blue Moon Posse (Set 2) returns to the main stage in the park
– 9:00 PM – 50/50 raffle winner announced on main stage in the park
Evening Fun inside Union Park Tavern
– After Union Park closes at 9:00 PM, festivities continue indoors at Union Park Tavern with Pieptone! and more live entertainment until last call
All-Day Activities & Attractions (Saturday)
– Hammerschlagen & mobile axe throwing
– Kid’s Zone with bounce house, face painting, Fizzy Bizz & more
– Vendor market featuring local artists, makers, caricature art, vintage finds & more
– Oktoberfest t‑shirt press onsite in the UPT Biergarten by The Lettering Machine
– MGV Harmonia serving German food throughout the day in the park & Union Park Tavern will be serving their food menu inside all day long
Sunday, September 21st
Park & Tavern Hours
– 9:00 AM – Union Park Tavern opens (park open until 2:00 PM)
– 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Kenosha Art Market (10AM) & Traditional German Breakfast in the park by UPT & MGV Harmonia
- Beer in the park
-Live Music (TBA)
– Live MGV Harmonia performances and stage dance by Em’s Dance Center (times TBA)
– Union Park Tavern will be open all day with German-themed drinks, live music & atmosphere
Special thank you to our sponsors
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm • Ron’s Place • About Time Moving Systems • T-Fiber • Kenosha News • Amplified Wisconsin • Millhouse Auto Body • Em’s Dance Center • Southport Tea • Casey Family Options • Law Office of Frank J Parise • Shannyn Franklin of RE/MAX Elite • Captain Mike’s • Renewal by Anderson • Francesca & Co. Salon • Total Cyclery • Faded Barbershop for Men • Vintage Underground • Sherwood Forest Meat Market • Kenosha Art Market • Hold My Beer • The Lettering Machine • Steve & Terri Schwartz • Midwest Novelty • Public Brewing Co.
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Where is it happening?
4520 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
