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Event Series Event Series: Oktoberfest + German Day

Oktoberfest + German Day

September 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm

$7

German-American Society celebrates two events — German Day and Oktoberfest — on Sept. 20 & 21. It is the 140th German Day in Omaha. The family-friendly celebration includes German cuisine, beers, traditional dancing, and entertainment. 

 Admission on is $7; kids under 13 free with guardian. Shuttle parking at Buildertrend, 11818 I St., will be available.

Schedule of activities

Friday, Sept. 20, 5 p.m. to midnight

  • 5 to 9 p.m. – Traditional German foods available
  • Music by Barry Boyce Band (North hall 7-11 p.m.), Ken Janak Orchestra (South hall 5:30-11:30 p.m.), Polka Police (North tent 6-10 p.m.)
  • Hammerchlagen & Stein Slide games held in South parking area

Saturday, Sept. 21, noon to midnight

  • 12:15 p.m. – Sängerchor (Musical Opening) – North Hall
  • Noon-6 p.m. – Kids Games – West side out front
  • Noon-9 p.m. – German Wine Booth (bar), North Parking Lot
  • Noon-10 p.m. Cultural & Fest Merch Sales – North Hall & North Parking Lot
  • 12:15-6 p.m. – Festhaus-Musikanten Brass Band – North Hall
  • 12:30-4:30 p.m. – The Ken Janak Orchestra – South Hall
  • 1 & 3 p.m. – Schnurrpuppen Marionettes – West side out front
  • 1-4 p.m. – Face Painting – West side out front
  • 2 p.m. – Die Singenden Wanderer (Folk Songs) and Tapping the Keg – North Hall
  • 2-6 – “Polka Express” – North Tent
  • 3-3:45 p.m. – Heimat Tänzer German Folk Dancers – North Hall
  • 6-10 p.m. – Rip Tide Refugees – North Tent
  • 6-6:45 p.m. – Heimat Tänzer German Folk Dancers – North Hall
  • 7-11 p.m. – Barry Boyce Band – North Hall
  • 8 p.m. – Men’s and Ladies Bierkrugstemmen (Stein Hoisting) – North Hall
  • 8-10:30 p.m. – “Polka Express” – South Hall

Details

Date:
September 20, 2024
Time:
5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Series:
Cost:
$7
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.germanamericansociety.org/oktoberfest

Venue

German-American Society
3717 S. 120th St.
Omaha, Nebraska
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