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!

Friday, September 12

Wauktoberfest Grounds Open - 4:30 PM

Bounce House - 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty - 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty play a variety of music, including polkas, waltzes, big band, country, older rock, Latin, and many specialty songs.

Antsy Pants Paints Face Painting - 4:30-8:30 PM

FREE

V05 - 7:45-11:30 PM

VO5 is a Madison-based band that will have you on the dance floor!

Grounds Close - 12:00 AM