Whether you're posin' with the lederhosen, making your wurst decisions, or saying "Prost!" the most, the 23rd Annual Oktoberfest at The District at Prairie Trail is going to fill your cup, one stein of German lager at a time.

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Oktoberfest 2026

DAY 1
Friday, Sept. 25
3pm-12am

DAY 2
Saturday, Sept. 26
12pm-12am

LOCATION
The District at Prairie Trail, Ankeny
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2026 schedule

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

3:00 pm - Tapping of the Golden Keg with FREE BEER while it lasts!

3:00 pm - Barefoot Becky & Her Ivanhoe Dutchmen

5:00 pm - UNI Illuminate Dance Troupe

5:15 pm - Malek's Fishermen

6:30 pm & 7:45 pm - UNI Illuminate Dance Troupe

6:45 pm & 8:00 pm- Jim Kucera Band

8:45 pm - Polka Zeit

9:30 pm - Bier Maiden Contest

10:00 pm - Polka Zeit

12:00 am – Doors Close

saturday, sept. 26

12:00 pm - Dirty Champagne

2:00 pm - The Guilty Pleasures

4:00 pm - Celebrity Stein Holding Contest

4:30 pm - Schnitzel Brothers Bier Band

5:45 pm - Fireball Schhaps-Ski Weltrekort

6:00 pm - Betrunken Messing

8:15 pm - Polka Police

9:30 pm - Masskrugstemmen Contest

10:00 pm - Polka Police

12:00 am – Doors Close

FAQ

CAN BRING: chairs, blankets, umbrellas, small backpacks, your own empty Oktoberfest stein
DON’T BRING: illegal drugs, weapons, pets (service animals only), outside food or beverages, coolers
If tickets do not sell out in advance, you can buy tickets with cash or credit at the door.
There is ample free parking all around The District.
Tickets are $20 per day. If you bring your pint glass back on Saturday, you will get a free drink ticket.
Kids 12 & under are free and don’t require a ticket.
Tickets for Ages 13-20 are available for $5

Yes! We'll have bike parking available!
To participate in the Stein Holding or Bier Maiden competitions, keep an eye out for our Burgermeister (our main stage host) to get signed up. They usually start signing people up 90 minutes before the contest, but there's no harm in checking early!
Delicious food & drink is a big component of Oktoberfest! We will have a wide assortment of drinks (beer, liquor and mixed drinks, shots, n/a options) and food (authentic German fare and festival favorites). View the full list here.
We will have cider and liquor available for our gluten free attendees.
Credit cards and cash will be accepted. An ATM will be located onsite.