Oktoberfest Findlay is Back—Bigger, Bolder, and More Bavarian Than Ever

Findlay, OH – Dust off your lederhosen and twirl into your dirndl—Oktoberfest Findlay returns to downtown for its 11th annual celebration, and this year promises more excitement than ever! Presented by WesBanco, the festival takes over Main Street from 2:00 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th, transforming Findlay into a vibrant hub of German culture, music, and culinary delights.

Get ready for an action-packed day that brings the best of Oktoberfest right to Hancock County. Oktoberfest Findlay is a can’t-miss, family-friendly affair filled with live music, energetic polka dancing, hands-on children’s activities, mouthwatering German-inspired food, and fun contests. Thirsty? Choose from more than 50 varieties of German imports, local craft beers, wines, and seltzers—plus, domestic options available throughout the day.

The party kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with the high-energy sounds of Cleveland’s Deutscher Musik Verein (DMV), a powerful ensemble of 25+ musicians who will set the perfect festive tone on the main stage, sponsored by LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac. And don’t miss the return of the legendary Fred Ziwich & His International Sound Machine at 6:30 p.m.—Ziwich, a true polka icon and International Polka Music Hall of Fame inductee, always gets the crowd on its feet.

From 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., families can explore the Kinderplatz! Kid’s Zone, where little ones can dive into German-inspired crafts and games, thanks to support from Superior Trim. Watch the OSU game at 3:30 pm at our Buckeye Watch Party, sponsored by Eastman & Smith and giveaways by Tabler Insurance.  At 4:00 p.m., be part of the tradition with our spirited opening ceremony and official tapping of the firkin! Feeling competitive? Test your skills and strength from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the festival’s south end, sponsored by Werk-Brau. Sign up for classic Oktoberfest contests—including stein holding, an obstacle relay, and the bratwurst eating competition—sign-ups starting at 3:00 p.m. near the Contest Stage.

Admission is just $8 for guests 21 and over, and $4 for those 20 and under—so bring the whole crew! For the full schedule and all the details, visit www.OktoberfestFindlay.com.

Don’t miss Findlay’s biggest one-day event —mark your calendars for September 27th, and get ready to Prost with the best!

About Oktoberfest Findlay!: With a prominent German influence in Findlay and Hancock County, Oktoberfest Findlay’s mission is to establish a fun and educational family-friendly event in Downtown Findlay to celebrate German heritage and honor Findlay’s community of German-American culture through entertainment, food and fellowship. Proceeds from Oktoberfest Findlay benefit the Hancock Historical Museum, a privately funded 501c3 organization tasked with preserving the rich heritage of Hancock County. The Hancock Historical Museum provides programming for more than 25,000 people annually, including more than 8,000 Hancock County schoolchildren.

Oktoberfest Findlay! Sponsors: WesBanco, LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac, Werk-Brau, Harold Shuck Inc., Superior Trim, Findlay Brewing Company, Beerco Distributing Co., Ohio Logistics, Ace Diversified Services, A1 Tent Rentals, Key Ads, Findlay-Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Freudenberg-NOK, JupMode, Wolfie’s Nuts, Sunbelt, TJD Industrial Services, Bin There Dump That, Ag Pro, Hempy Water, Kiwanis Club of Findlay, NWO Beverage, Kidd’s Septic Services, Charles Beagle Electric, Rooney & Ranzau, and Raising Cane’s.

For more information about Oktoberfest Findlay! on Saturday, Sept. 27, visit OktoberfestFindlay.com or call the Hancock Historical Museum at 419-423-4433.