Raise a Stein at the 8th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest!
Mark your calendars for September 19 & 20, 2025 and head to Downtown Abilene, Kansas for the 8th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest! This two-day celebration is packed with lively entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of fun traditions that will have you shouting Prost! with friends old and new.
A Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss
Abilene Oktoberfest transforms the heart of downtown into a festive street party filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany. Whether you’re a fan of Bavarian traditions or just love a good community gathering, this event offers a little something to make everyone smile.
From German dancers and traditional music to the clinking of steins raised high, you’ll be swept up in the spirit of the season. Add in a cornhole tournament, keg race, and the ever-popular stein hoisting and hammerschlagen, and you’ve got a recipe for a weekend you’ll never forget.
Flavor, Fun, and Friends
Bring your appetite! Local vendors will be serving up mouthwatering eats that pair perfectly with your favorite Oktoberfest brews. Between bites, stroll the festival grounds, cheer on the competitors, and join in the camaraderie that makes this event truly special.
Explore Downtown Abilene
While downtown for Oktoberfest, don’t miss some of Abilene’s most unique attractions. Snap a photo with the World’s Largest I Like Ike Button, see Kansas’ first America 250 mural, and follow the Cowboy Art Trail to find hand-painted cowboy boots. Be sure to also stop by locally-owned favorites like Racket’s Tap House and Tossed N Sauced Pizza for a true taste of Abilene hospitality.
Oktoberfest is the perfect excuse to plan your fall adventure in America’s Best Small Town.
Join us for a barrel of fun at Abilene Oktoberfest! Learn more at www.abileneoktoberfest.com
Prost to good times in Abilene!