Come for the Party, Join the Parade

On the second Friday and Saturday in August, visitors are invited to enjoy a taste of Germany in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Maysville, Kentucky.

Maysville Oktoberfest celebrates our German heritage with:
- Live Traditional Music
- Traditional German Folk Dancing
- German Biers
- German Wines and Liquors
- Authentic German Cuisine

Enjoy a variety of children and adult events, Come dressed in traditional German and Bavarian costume and join the fun. You just may end up being a part of the Royal Court! Start the day off with the Wiener Dogs Races for our 4-legged friends!

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 11, 2023

5-10 pm: Food, Bier, and Retail Booths Open
6-10 pm: The Klaberheads Main Stage at 2nd & Market
8 pm: Log Sawing Competition/2nd Street Mall next to USBank
9 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition/2nd Street Mall next to USBank

Saturday, August 12, 2023

8 am: Oktoberfest 5K Run + Walk/Limestone Landing Sponsored by Stober Drives of Maysville
10:30 am: Wiener Dog Races Registration and competition at 11 am at Rotary Park Sponsored by the BuffaloTrace Humane Society
12 -10 pm: Food, Bier, and Retail Booths Open
12:30 - 4:40 pm: Nermin's Polka Band /Main Stage at 2nd & Market
1-5 pm: German Auto Show-Off/Second St. Sponsored by Burgermeister David Cartmell
3 pm: The Madcap Puppets presents Fantastic Fairy Tales Second Street Mall (next to US Bank) Sponsored by McDonalds of Maysville
4 pm: German Dancers Perform/Main Stage at 2nd & Market
4:30 - 7:30 pm: Strolling Origami Artist, Strolling Magician, and Stilt Balloon Artist for kids and adults! Sponsored by McDonalds of Maysville
4:45 pm: King & Queen Contest Registration/ Corner of 2nd & Market Sponsored by Merle Norman Studio
5 pm: King & Queen Judging/Presentation Sponsored by Merle Norman Studio
5:45 pm: Opening Ceremony/ Keg Tapping Come Join the Parade! Gather at the Main Stage.
6-10 pm: Nermin's Polka Band /Main Stage at 2nd & Market
8 pm: Log Sawing Competition /2nd Street Mall next to USBank
9 pm: Stein Hoisting Competition/2nd Street Mall next to USBank

Date:
August 11-12, 2023

Location:
Downtown Maysville, KY
Maysville, KY

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