Oktoberfest USA La Crosse: Wisconsin's 2026 Celebration
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-29
Oktoberfest USA in La Crosse, Wisconsin – the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, nicknamed "Das Beste" – returns for 2026 from September 24-27 .
Event Highlights:
Ranking: Top 10 Oktoberfest celebration by USA Today
Parades: Two parades – the Torchlite Parade and the Maple Leaf Parade
Activities: Live polka music, carnival rides, Wisconsin food vendors, and Biergarten
Admission: Free entry
Vibe: Family, community, and heritage-focused entertainment; all are welcome to wear lederhosen
The event celebrates decades of "gemütlichkeit" (coziness and good cheer) in the Coulee Region
