Like last year, many of the local Oktoberfest celebrations changed weekends once again. We also have one new event this year. Here’s a look at the Madison, WI-area Oktoberfest events this month:
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Thirsty Troll Brew Fest | Sept. 9, Mt. Horeb | Try more than 125 beers and ciders from 30 brewers. Also, how long can you hold a stein? Find out in the Masskrugstemmen contest. |
| Wauktoberfest | Sept. 14-17, Endres Manufacturing | You can’t resist a sauerkraut-eating contest or a brat toss. Plus, tons of live music, beer yoga and even wine tasting. |
| Full Mile Oktoberfest | Sept. 16, Full Mile Beer Co. | Includes live music and the release of two beers. |
| Essen Haus Oktoberfest | Sept. 16, Essen Haus | An indoor and outdoor party with live polka music, games and contests. |
| Puptoberfest | Sept. 17, Wisconsin Brewing Co. | An event to support OccuPaws Guide Dogs, with craft vendors and live music. |
| Grumpy Troll Oktoberfest | Sept. 22-24, Grumpy Troll | Features live music, activities for kids, food carts and a tapping of the keg. |
| Fall Beer Taste | Sept. 23, Downtown Sun Prairie | Enjoy 3-oz. samples of beer and cider from 20 participating businesses in downtown Sun Prairie. |
| Hometown Brewdown | Sept. 23, Verona | Formerly held in July, the event includes tailgate games, live music and more than 30 breweries. Benefits Verona youth hockey. |
| Capital Brewery Oktoberfest | Sept. 23, Capital Brewery | Features live music, a food truck and a stein-holding competition. |
| Oktoberfest at Breese Stevens Field | Sept. 24, Breese Stevens Field | New event this year, with more than 50 beers, live music, magic and two “Kegs of Destiny.” |
Tags: downtown, Middleton, near east, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee
