September 25 & 26, 2026
the district at prairie Trail • Ankeny
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Two Days. One Big Prost.
prost! And welcome.
Celebrate Oktoberfest traditions in true German style at Des Moines’ Original 23rd Annual Oktoberfest at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny on Sept. 25 & 26, 2026.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON.
Yes, there’s lotS of beer. plus so much more.
Tapping of the Golden Keg
Raise a glass and help us kick off Oktoberfest with the ceremonial Tapping of the Golden Keg. Once the first pour is flowing, the celebration is officially underway.
50+ Beers
We’ll have 50+ different beers for you to try.
German Food
Bratwurst, schnitzel, pork, oh my! Give all the traditional German dishes a try.
LIVE Music
Polkas over here, German drinking songs over there. Festive live music will accompany you all weekend.
ROCKTOBERFEST
When the sun goes down, Oktoberfest turns up. Stick around for Rocktoberfest and end the night with high-energy live music and a packed dance floor.
Shotski WORLD Record
Grab your friends and help us make Oktoberfest history. Join the crowd as we attempt another record-breaking communal shotski.
Stein Holding (Masskrugstemmen) ContestS
Think you have what it takes to outlast the competition? Test your strength and endurance by holding a full stein at arm’s length for as long as possible.
Bier Maiden Competition
Oktoberfest’s Bier Maidens take center stage in this lively competition filled with Bavarian spirit, personality and plenty of crowd participation.
Hair styling
Complete your Oktoberfest look with a festive hairstyle. Stop by for braids and other fun styles perfect for a full day of celebrating.
GERMAN LAWN GAMES
Challenge your friends to a round of Mais Loch (corn hole), Koenigschlagen (the traditional hammer-and-nail game), and more.
arcade
Keep the games going in our arcade with skee-ball, shuffleboard, basketball, foosball, and a few surprises.
DRINKING GAMES
Oktoberfest wouldn’t be complete without some fun drinking games! Prost!
DANCING
From traditional German folk dancing to lively crowd favorites, there's always a reason to hit the dance floor.
local vendors
Do a little shopping from our selection of local vendors.
danke to our sponsors!
