Cheers! Evansville brews up its first annual Oktoberfest

MUNICH, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 21: Revelers cheer with 1-liter-mugs of beer during the opening weekend of the 2019 Oktoberfest on September 21, 2019 in Munich, Germany. This year’s Oktoberfest, which will draw millions of visitors from all over the world, will run from October 21 through October 6. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)

by: Aaron Chatman

Posted: Jul 27, 2022 / 04:43 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 27, 2022 / 04:43 PM CDT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Although everyone can’t make it out to Munich for Oktoberfest, Tri-Staters will be able to find a taste of Germany closer to home. Evansville city officials announced they’re bringing the first annual Oktoberfest downtown in September!

The festival will feature an “all-you-can-eat” German buffet experience provided by Jasper’s Schnitzelbank Restaurant. Officials say the buffet runs from 4 – 7 p.m. and will be extremely limited.

The event will also include team competitions with prizes, a 21+ beer and wine sampling, an Oktoberfest costume contest and live entertainment. Additionally, an import car show will be a big part of the celebration.

Evansville Oktoberfest runs Saturday, September 3 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Early bird tickets can be bought by clicking here.