Dubuque Oktoberfest

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 at 11:00am

Q Casino Back Waters Stage
1855 Greyhound Park Road

Schedule of Events:

11 a.m. Festival opens

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Loras Jazz Ensemble

12 p.m. Ceremonial Keg March with Mayor Brad Cavanagh

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Americana Band

1:15 – 2 p.m. University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Illuminate Dance Troupe performing and teaching polka dancing

2 – 3 p.m. Wiener Dog Parade & Races; Registration

3 – 4 p.m. Guttenberg German Band

4 p.m. Stein Holding Contest

5 p.m. Festival closes

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food stand, German food truck - Chew on This, Sour Joe’s food truck serving up the Central European food, Kolaches, ice cream treats by Delaney’s Ice Cream, beverages, and games will be available all day.

Admission: Free

View all events in the Cleveland area