Peoria Oktoberfest
Peoria’s Oktoberfest serves as the Midwestern equivalent of the Munich Oktoberfest. Hosted as a signature RiverFront festival, the event welcomes guests to enjoy German traditions alongside new festive additions. It brings together community members for a full weekend of celebration.
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Children 12 and under receive free admission. Daily tickets: advance online $11.50 per ticket Friday/Saturday or $7 Sunday, including online fees; advance in person $10 Friday/Saturday or $6 Sunday; gate tickets $13 Friday/Saturday or $6 Sunday. Weekend pass for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: advance online $19 per person, including online fees; in-person purchase at the Noble Center $16 per person. Weekend packages are only sold in advance through Thursday, 9/18 at 11:59pm. On Sunday, admission is free with a canned good donation until 11am.
Hours
Friday 5 PM–11 PM; Saturday noon–11 PM; Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Children 12 and under receive free admission.
- Free admission is offered on Sunday until 11am with a canned good donation.
- Weekend passes must be purchased in advance, as they are not sold at the gate.
Links & Contact
Run by The Peoria Park District and German-American Central Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who organizes the event?
Peoria’s Oktoberfest is organized jointly by the Peoria Park District and the German-American Central Society.
What is the history behind the festival?
The Peoria Park District and German-American Central Society united in 1996 to launch the festival as one of the first signature events on the RiverFront.
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