Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest

09/04/2026

We're excited to welcome back the Mid-West Family Eau Claire Team to the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest celebrations as they lead the Kegs and Eggs event! 🥨 Start the celebrations early by coming to the NWSFA Custer Coliseum on Friday morning for Free Admission to a free-will-donation spread of breakfast and beverage offerings.

The breakfast will include eggs, pancakes, brats, pretzels, beverages and more! The donations will go to support the Chippewa County 4-H members who are helping to make and serve the meal.

The event is hosted by Mid-West Family Eau Claire and will feature guest "stars" like Phil Tripper, John Murphy, and other personalities from Greatest Hits 98.1, WAXX 104.5, 92.9 The X, The Farm 97.7 FM & 1550 AM, SportsTalk 105.1, and I-94.

09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

Congratulations Tryst for winning our 2026 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest giveaway at Jake’s Jim Town.

Thanks to Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill for hosting our Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest group this evening!

09/03/2026

Prost to Thursday! 🍻 We hope to see you out this evening with the Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Team and Royalty at Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill!

⏰🍺 THE OKTOBERFEST COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🍺⏰
We’re officially in warm-up mode!

Join us Thursday nights around the area for some Oktoberfest fun before the main event. Meet Royalty, mingle with friends, take some photos, show off your Bavarian style, and get ready to celebrate! 👑

🎉 THIS Thursday, August 20 - Loopy's Saloon, Grill & Event Dome
🎉 Thursday, August 27 - SandBar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 3 - Jake’s Jim Town Bar and Grill
🎉 Thursday, September 10 - Ritz On The River

All Promotional Nights run 5–7 PM, and every week brings a new chance to win a pair of Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest 2-Day Admission Wristbands! 🎟️

September 18 & 19 will be here before we know it… so let’s start the party early!🍻🥨Prost!

nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

09/03/2026

🍂🍻 Tune in and raise a glass! 🍻🍂
Our newest podcast episode features the 2025 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Festmeister and Festmeisterin! 🎉

Hear all about their Oktoberfest experience, traditions, and what makes this beloved celebration so special.

🎙️ Give it a listen: https://www.echometownradio.com/nwsfa

09/02/2026

Get ready to put your German language and local history skills to the test, follow the clues, and see if you can be the one to find this year's Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Medallion! 🕵️‍♀️

A HUGE Prost! to our generous sponsors - the Chippewa County WI Genealogical Society, Chippewa Area History Center, and Chippewa County Historical Society for preparing the clues and their generous contribution to make this year’s prize package EVEN LARGER! 🎁 Their incredible support is adding even more excitement to this beloved Oktoberfest tradition!

The rules will soon be shared. The clues are coming. And the hunt will soon be on! 🔎🏆 Visit back to learn more!

The pictured Chippewa Falls Medallion is not to scale, but gives you an idea of what the featured medallion will look like.

09/01/2026

🎉 The Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest fun isn’t just for the grown-ups! 🎉

Bring the whole family to Chippewa Falls for a day filled with fun, laughter, activities, friendly competitions, and of course… ROOT B**R!

There’s something for every generation to enjoy, so bring the kids, invite Grandma and Grandpa, and make some Oktoberfest memories together! 💙💛

👉 Learn more at nwsfa.com/oktoberfest
September 18 & 19, 2026 | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

09/01/2026

🦈 Calling all card sharks! 🦈
Do you have a killer Euchre strategy? Are you a Sheepshead expert? Or do you enjoy socializing while playing cards?

Whatever your style, we want you to join us on September 19 at Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest for the Tilden WI Lions Club Euchre & Sheepshead Tournament.

It’s a great opportunity to get together with friends, enjoy the Oktoberfest atmosphere, potentially earn some cash and see how your card skills stack up against the competition.

For more information, visit the Tilden WI Lions Club page or text 715.288.6390.

nwsfa.com/oktoberfest
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds | Chippewa Falls, WI

Our annual Sheepshead and Euchre Tournament is coming soon at Oktoberfest. Registration at 11:00, see you there!

08/29/2026

TWO LIVE MUSIC STAGES. TWO FUN-FILLED DAYS. ONE BIG OKTOBERFEST PARTY!

🇩🇪 Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest is bringing the live music, and we’ve got TWO stages packed with entertainment, dancing, and fun! 🎸

📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
NWSFA Leinenkugel's Pavilion 🎤 Festival Foods Stage
11:30 AM–3 PM — Marshall Star Band
3:30–6 PM — Austin Marie
7–10 PM — Bear Creek Band
NWSFA Leinie Lodge Tent 🎶 Mid-West Family Eau Claire Broadcasting Stage
11 AM–2:30 PM — Rhythm PlayBoys
11:45 AM–12:45 PM — The Brass Barn Polka Band
3–6 PM — The Brass Barn Polka Band
7–10 PM — The Brueggen Family Band-GRD

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
NWSFA Leinenkugel's Pavilion 🎤 Festival Foods Stage
11:30 AM–3 PM — To Be Announced 👀
3:30–6 PM — Six Figure Sunrise
7–10 PM — Charlie Justmann Band
NWSFA Leinie Lodge Tent 🎶 Mid-West Family Eau Claire Stage
11 AM–2:30 PM — Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
3–6 PM — The Bockfest Boys Band
7–10 PM — The Hayes Boys Orchestra

Tag your Oktoberfest crew and start making your plans! 🍻🥨🎶
nwsfa.com/oktoberfest | Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

08/28/2026

✨ A Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest tradition you won't want to miss! ✨

The Glockenspiel Performances are one of the highlights of Oktoberfest weekend! Gather around, enjoy the music, and experience the excitement of this special tradition.

And when the performance is over, the fun keeps going! 🎶 Enjoy incredible live bands, delicious food, festive activities, and all the excitement Oktoberfest has to offer.

🍻🥨 Two days! So much fun! 👉 Check out the full schedule and see which bands will be performing at nwsfa.com/oktoberfest