Oxtoberfest

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Oxtoberfest, an Oxford-style fall festival.

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Uptown Parks, Main and High Street, Oxford, Ohio

photo of the hunting horn performers in Oxford, OH

Live Performances:

(1:00 pm – 4:30 pm) Dulahan: Dulahan’s music is a Celtic/Americana hybrid that pays homage to the traditional but incorporates all the varied musical influences of the members into its unique sound. The result is a unique blend of creative songwriting and musical energy that draws on contemporary genres and traditional Celtic but also contains subtle hints of a Roots/Americana feel as well.

The interplay of the multiple layers of instrumentation, combined with the powerful 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies within the band’s original compositions generates a sound that connects with fans of the traditional and the contemporary and draws new fans wherever their music is heard.

(All Day) The Jagdhornbläsergruppe of Cincinnati! “An independent hunting Horn group that resides in the Cincinnati area. The founders of this group are from Germany and brought this culture over to share with you.”

(5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) Bergstrasse Boys: Introducing the Bergstrasse Boys of Hamilton, OH, this 11-man band will bring fun, energy, and festive tunes to top the night off at OXtoberfest!

a group of people on stage holding beer steins of water to win a prize

Festivities

Stein Holding Contest: How long can you hold out a filled beer stein? Challenge yourself to the classic MASSKRUGSTEMMEN (MAHSS-kroog-stem-men) contest for an epic sponsor prize to the last one standing…er…holding. Step up to the challenge for THREE stein-holding contests on stage at 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm!

(NEW) Beer Academy Tastings: Purchase tickets for the newest addition of OXtoberfest! Oxford Seniors presents a private 40-minute beer tasting, with education, history, and four samples of Germany’s oldest brews for just $25 (sold at the ticket booth). Limited spots available, so get there early to secure your spot!

Games: Corn hole, Connect Four, giant Jenga, battle axe throwing, and…. a mechanical pumpkin!

Kids Corner: Pumpkin decorating, bouncy house, and extreme trampoline.

2025 OXtoberfest Biergarten

Grab a pint of your favorite German-style beers available with ticket purchases, choose from the 2025 Biergarten lineup below:

German-style Beer

Hacker Pschorr Munchner Dunkel
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen
Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
Paulaner Salvator
Hofbrau Original
Hofbrau Oktoberfest

Local craft beer by Misrule Brewing

Velvet Buzz Milk Stout (6.2% ABV)
Cradle of Kolches (4.5% ABV)
Pie Hard (8.2% ABV)

Check back for a list of local artisans, organizations, and vendors! (Coming Soon!)

Nearby Lodging

The Elms Hotel (75 S. Main St.) Prime location right Uptown, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to reach all the festivities while nearby the comfort of your hotel room.

Best Western Sycamore Inn (6 E. Sycamore St.) Take a short walk Uptown, take a scooter, or a schedule a short taxi ride to OXtoberfest from this location. Relax at the indoor swimming pool to wrap up your night or attend a nearby Miami University event.

Hampton Inn (375 S. College Ave.) Another location within walking distance of Uptown, book your room at this location to be near one of the best breakfast spots in town at Patterson’s Cafe… Hangover cure within reach!