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September 2026

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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4 keymilwaukee.com Raise a stein and kick off the celebration at 5pm Friday, Sept. 25, with the beloved Tapping of the Firkin, pour- ing Oktoberfest's first keg. Enjoy German fare, see the Bronze Oktoberfest Statues, and catch performances by the 484th Army Band's Zeroed In and Spielmannszug Drum & Bugle Corps. Fan favorite Copper Box caps off the evening with high-energy music and the ultimate Oktoberfest experience for everyone. The festivities continue noon-10pm Saturday, Sept. 26, with fami - ly-friendly fun, entertainment, and tradition. Ride the Little Lederhosen Express during Family Fun Time, enjoy the Oktoberfest Cake unveiling and a free slice, and watch blacksmithing and woodcarving demonstra - tions. Test your strength in the Maaskrugstemmen stein-holding com- petition, then enjoy live music from The Biermen and internationally acclaimed folk-punk favorites The Dreadnoughts all evening long. Don't miss Müller Fasching Nordamerika, plus the new Laser-hosen Light Show at 9pm each night. Celebrate Oktoberfest with exciting performances, festive fun, and best of all, free admission and activities! So gather your friends, raise a glass, and join the celebration be - cause at Oktoberfest, it's all about "Bier, Freunde und Fun!" The free Oktoberfest shuttle runs from 5-10:30pm Friday and 3-10:30pm Saturday. The shuttle picks up and drops off passengers from the Waukesha County Courthouse parking lot. W A U K E S H A O K T O B E R F E S T 10TH ANNIVERSARY Waukesha's popular autumn celebration returns to the banks of the Fox River in Frame Park. Enjoy delicious German fare, stay for the music and raise a stein to a weekend filled with fall fun. SEPT 25-26 FRAME PARK Visit waukesha-wi.gov/residents/oktoberfest.php for a complete Oktoberfest lineup and more.

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