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Evergreen Oktoberfest 2026

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O’zapft is! The Taps Are Flowing – Welcome to Oktoberfest 2026!

Join us for an epic Barvarian Bash at Buchanan Park! 

When: Saturday, September 19, 12 PM - 4 PM
Where: Buchanan Park Ball Fields
Ages: Everyone! 

TICKETS ON SALE JUNE 19

DAY-OF TICKET PRICE INCREASE! 

Stein & Shine Stage 

Schedule:

11:45 AM Gates Open

12:00 - 12:45 PM Polka Music

  • Austrian Connection Band: Walter Schwarz

12:45 - 1:15 PM German Dance Performace

  • Melissa Trader

1:15 - 2:00 PM Polka Music

  • Austrian Connection Band: Walter Schwarz

2:00 - 2:30 PM German Dance Performance

  • Melissa Trader

2:30 - 3:00 PM Stein Hoisting Finals

  • Adult Men
  • Adult Women
  • Youth 
  • Seniors (65+)

3:00 - 3:45 PM Polka Music

  • Austrian Connection Band: Walter Schwarz

3:45 PM Costume Contest

4:15 PM End

 

Four people in traditional Bavarian outfits on stage, smiling at the camera.
Four musicians, cheerfully posing with instruments: guitar, microphone, accordion, and contrabass, wearing Bavarian-style hats and attire.

 

Activities 

Kids Corner

  • Inflatables
  • Face Painting
  • Crafts

 

 Activities

  • Giant Beer Pong
  • Red Solo Cup Games
  • Yard Games 
  • Photobooth
  • & MORE!

 

Competitions

  • Stein Hoisting: Men (15-54 years old) 
  • $5 Entry - register at event 

 

  • Stein Hoisting: Women (15-54 years old)
  • $5 Entry - register at event  

 

  • Stein Hoisting: Youth (8-14 years old recommended, 5-7 years old welcome)
  • FREE!  

 

  • Stein Hoisting: Seniors (men & women, 55+)
  • $5 Entry - register at event  

 

  • Long-Dog Derby
  • Registration OPEN AT TICKET SITE 
    • Derby begins at 3:15 PM
      • Check in at 3:00 PM 
    • All participants receive bandana 
    • Winning dog receives exclusive prize basket
    • *Must be a long low rider! (Dauschunds, Corgis, Basset Hounds, Etc.) 
    • *Includes Handler's Entry, all other assistants must purchase ticket seperately.  

 

  • Costume Contest 
    • 3:45 PM on Stein & Shine Stage
    • Winner receives exclusive prize basket
    • Judged by Audience Applause!
    • FREE! All encouraged to join! 
BEER! 

Menu:

COMING SOON!

FOOD! 
  • Andy's Scratch Kitchen:
    • Brats
    • Pretzels
    • Streudel
    • & more!
       
  • OTHERS COMING SOON
PARKING 

PARKING AVAILABLE AT EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL & BERGEN MEADOW ELEMENTARY.

FREE SHUTTLE PICK UP FROM 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Please DO NOT PARK in the Tuscany Tavern Parking Lot or any lots labeled reserved for Recreation Center. 

 

MAP COMING SOON

 

 Sponsors!

Interested in helping make it happen? 
Reach out to Courtney Thorud at cthorud@eprdco.gov. 
 

Volunteers!

Interested in running a competition, helping at check in, or supervising an activity?
All Volunteers get a T-Shirt and 2 Drink Tickets! 
Sign up Genius COMING SOON! 
If you would  like to Volunteer for the ECO Hubs to help us manage event waste, please use this Sign Up:
ECO Hub Volunteer Form

Vendors! 

Interested in marketing your business, being a food or beverage vendor, or selling other goods?
Fill out this form: VENDOR APPLICATION

Thank you to our Event Sponsors: 

COMING SOON!

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