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St. Paul Oktoberfest at the Germanic-American Institute
September 10, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM CDT
St. Paul Oktoberfest is back on the beautiful grounds of the Germanic-American Institute. Just like the Munich original, we celebrate in September when the weather is better! With non-stop entertainment and fun for the whole family, it’s a two-day celebration of German food, beer, and culture!
NEW—free parking at St. Paul College!
Alcohol wristbands for those 21 and older will be for sale on-site for $5, photo IDs are required.
Learn more at gaimn.org/oktoberfest
2022 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, September 9, 2022
4:00 pm – Bavarian Musikmeisters
4:30 pm – Ceremonial keg tapping
5:10 pm – Maypole dance—Rivers Ballet
5:20 pm – Jimi the Polka Pirate dance class
5:30–6:30 pm – Bavarian Musikmeisters
7:00 pm – Polka Police
8:00 pm – Edelweiss Dancers performance
8:30–9:30 pm – Polka Police
9:30 pm – Edelweiss Dancers performance
9:30 pm – Last call—Prost!
Saturday, September 10, 2022
10:00 am – St. Paul Oktoberfest opens
11:00 am – Bavarian Musikmeisters
12:10 pm – Maypole dance—Rivers Ballet
12:15 pm – Bavarian Musikmeisters
1:30–2:15 pm – Minnesänger Choir
2:30 pm – The New Ulm Narren
3:15 pm – Jolly Huntsmen Band
4:00 pm – Edelweiss Dancers performance
4:15 pm – Jolly Huntsmen Band
5:15 pm – Ceremonial keg tapping
5:30 pm – Jimi the Polka Pirate dance class
5:45 pm – Edelweiss Dancers performance
6:30 pm – Polka Police
7:30 pm – Edelweiss Dancers performance
8:00 pm – Polka Police
9:00 pm – Grand beer chug finals
9:15 pm – Polka Police
9:30 pm – Last call—Prost!
**Please note that details are subject to change.
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