Oxtoberfest
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Uptown Parks, Main and High Street, Oxford, Ohio
Live Music:
(1:00 pm – 4:30 pm) TBD
(5:00 pm – 8:00 pm) TBD
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:
Check back for a list of local artisans, organizations, and vendors!
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!
OXtoberfest Gallery
