Highlighting the fall season on October 17th is a local favorite, Elkhorn Oktoberfest. This one-day fall festival celebrates the season with German bier, potato pancakes, sizzling sausages and plenty of small-town fun. If live music, shopping, great food and beer tasting sound like your kind of day, start planning your day trip — or make a long weekend of it — in Elkhorn, Wisconsin!
Race to Elkhorn Oktoberfest!
The early morning fun kicks off with the annual Oktoberfest 3.1 Mile FUN RUN, where participants can run or walk a scenic route through the Walworth County Fairgrounds. After crossing the finish line, racers can celebrate with a complimentary beer ticket!
Register online or sign up by October 17th at 8:30 a.m.
Cars, Food & Shopping
Beginning at 9 a.m., the streets of downtown Elkhorn come alive with food trucks, boutique shopping and an impressive classic car show. Stroll two blocks of colorful cars, chat with the owners and discover the stories that make each vehicle special. Car show participation is first come, first parked.
Raise a Stein!
Taste the German goodness on tap at two Oktoberfest Beer Tents featuring smooth and delicious brews from Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu and Paulaner. A local favorite also tops the menu: Duesterbeck Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest.
Located on Highway O just west of Elkhorn, Duesterbeck’s Brewery is a must-stop for craft beer fans. Swing by this family-owned brewery Tuesday through Sunday and enjoy a flight of locally crafted brews. With favorites like Pig Farmer, Dairy Aire and Nutty Bill’s, the menu is filled with flavors—and names—that celebrate the agricultural community and the Duesterbeck family and friends.
Enjoy Apple Season
Be sure to add Apple Barn Orchard and Winery to your list of stops while visiting Elkhorn! This local destination offers seasonal fun throughout the year, from strawberry picking in the spring to pumpkin patches, apple picking and fresh apple cider donuts in the fall. The wine tasting room and gift shop are open year-round, too.
Plan your visit at applebarnorchardandwinery.com.
Shop Local at the Holiday Craft Bash
If you’re searching for unique gifts, add the Holiday Craft Bash to your fall calendar. This one-day craft extravaganza takes place at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on October 3rd and features more than 300 artisans and crafters. With plenty of shopping and delicious places to grab a bite to eat, you can easily spend the entire day strolling the beautiful fairgrounds.
Whether you’re coming to raise a stein at Elkhorn Oktoberfest, searching for the perfect pumpkin, indulging in an apple cider donut or getting a head start on your Christmas shopping, we’re excited to welcome you to our quintessential Wisconsin community.
Come discover why Elkhorn is all about small town—big fun!
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