Oktoberfest in Downtown Beloit
5:30-11 PM
Oktoberfest, hosted by Downtown Beloit Association, is one of Beloit’s most popular outdoor events! Hundred of locals and visitors fill the 300 block of State Street in historic downtown to enjoy several types of beer, live music, food, and more!
The Zweifel Brothers will get the festival started with polkas, waltzes and fox trots from 5:30-7:30 pm. This local band has been playing together since 1965 performing in Iowa, Illinois, and all over Wisconsin. The Zweifel Brothers are of Swiss heritage, and play many yodeling songs, featuring the yodeling Mike Zweifel.
From 8:00-11:00 pm, headliner Soul 2 Soul takes the stage! This ’70s rock band will be sure to play all your favorites from Boston, Styx, Journey, and more! Bring your dancing shoes.
Activities include an Oktoberfest-themed costume contest for best couple, cutest kid and individuals. There will be axe throwing and hammerschlagen all night long. Kids will enjoy face painting and balloon twisting.
In addition to the evening activities, there are are sidewalk sales at downtown businesses starting at 8:00 am. There will also be music by Fred & Ginger from 11:30 am-1:30 pm and lunch provided by truk’t, a local restaurant during Fridays in the Park for $7.
Admission
Admission for the event is $5 for adults, $1 for children 4-12, under 4 are free.
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