Head to Elkhorn on October 18th for the annual Elkhorn Oktoberfest! This one-day fest celebrates with German bier, potato pancakes and sizzling sausages. If live music, shopping, eating and beer tasting qualifies fun, start planning your day trip or long weekend in Elkhorn, WI!
The early morning fun kicks off with the annual Oktoberfest 5K where racers enjoy a run or walk through the Walworth County Fairgrounds. Racers receive a commemorative tasting glass and complimentary beer ticket to celebrate crossing the finish line! Register to walk/run at 5kevents.raceentry.com.
The city streets of Elkhorn are lined with food trucks and boutique shopping and an entire classic car show starting at 9 a.m.! Stroll two blocks of colorful cars and learn from the owners themselves what makes their car special. Car show participants attend on a first come, first park basis.
Taste the German goodness on tap at the two Oktoberfest Beer Tents with smooth and delicious brews that include Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbrau, and Paulaner Oktoberfest beers! Making the menu is local brews from Duesterbeck Brewing Company located on Hwy O just west of Elkhorn, dbcbrewery.com. Swing through this family-owned brewery Tuesday through Sunday to enjoy flights of locally crafted beer. With brews like Pig Farmer, Dairy Aire and Nutty Bill’s, there is an entire menu of flavors highlighting the ag-community and the beloved Duesterbeck family and friends.
Be sure to add the Apple Barn Orchard and Winery to your list of stops when visiting Elkhorn, WI! Find year-round attractions like strawberry picking in the spring followed by pumpkin patches, apple picking and apple cider donuts in the fall. The wine tasting and gift shop is open all year too! Check it out at applebarnorchardandwinery.com.
If gifts are what you’re in search of, add the Holiday Craft Bash to the list! This one-day craft extravaganza hosted at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on October 4th is loaded with artisanal vendors and crafters. With over 300+ vendors and places to stop and grab a bite to eat, you’ll spend the entire day strolling the beautiful fairgrounds.
Whether you’re coming to raise a stein at Elkhorn Oktoberfest or making the trek to Elkhorn to procure seasonal pumpkins, apple cider donuts and do a little Christmas shopping, we’re excited to welcome you to our quintessential community where our motto is, small town-big fun!
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