Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 at 4:00pm
Welcome to Wauktoberfest
Listed One Of The Best Festival and Fairs in WI by Travelmag!
“Another of Wisconsin’s Germanic-inspired festivals, Wauktoberfest comes to the village of Waunakee each year, never failing to deliver a whole host of amusement. There’s authentic, top notch German food, live music, and several quirky German-themed competitions including Sauerkraut eating, the Dachshund Dash, and the Frau Carry. Despite the presence of Teutonic booze, kids are at the heart of the action too, with inflatables, pumpkin decorating, a vendor fair, and more for them to enjoy.”
2025 Schedule
Food, beer, and fun!
Enjoy polka dancing on a wooden dance floor!
Watch Waunakee Football, Badger, and Packer games on TVs throughout the festival grounds!
Thursday, September 11
Biz, Beer, & Brats Networking Event - 4:00-6:00 PM
Networking, live music, and free appetizers! We'll have over 15 beers, seltzers, and wines available, with Just Merl And The Girl providing the tunes. Dirndls and lederhosen welcome!
Just Merl And A Girl - 4:00-6:00 PM
"Just Merl and A Girl" brings energy, entertainment, and fun as they perform original and cover songs from the 70's to current using their own unique style and flair!
Wine Tasting - 5:00-9:00 PM
Indulge in a tasting experience featuring delicious pairings of wines with bites from local restaurants. $65/ticket.
Grounds Open - 5:00 PM
Limited food menu.
From Sinatra To The Sixties - 6:00-9:00 PM
"Best of Milwaukee" vocalist Josh Quinn sings "oldies" favorites from the Rat Pack through the 60s.
Josh The Jukebox - 9:00 - 10:30 PM
There's no need for a jukebox when you have Josh! Make any request, and he sings it! It's a party every time!
Grounds Close - 11:00 PM
