This year’s list is pared down from past years, as we lost several events, including those hosted by the Essen Haus and the Grumpy Troll. Here’s a look at the Madison, WI-area Oktoberfest events this month:
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Thirsty Troll Brew Fest | Sept. 7, Tyrol Basin | Try more than 125 beers, seltzers and ciders from 30 brewers. Also, how long can you hold a stein? Find out in the Masskrugstemmen contest. |
| Wauktoberfest | Sept. 12-15, 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. |
| Working Draft Oktoberfest | Sept. 13-15, Working Draft Beer Company | Three-day event with live music, yard games and special glassware. |
| Puptoberfest | Sept. 15, Lake Louie Brewing | An event to support OccuPaws Guide Dogs, with vendors and live music. |
| Hometown Brewdown | Verona | Not taking place in 2024 but will return in 2025 |
| Fall Beer Taste | Sept. 21, Downtown Sun Prairie | Enjoy 3-oz. samples of beer and cider from 20 participating businesses in downtown Sun Prairie. |
| Full Mile Oktoberfest | Sept. 21, Full Mile Beer Co. | Includes live music and the release of two beers. |
| Capital Brewery Oktoberfest | Sept. 21, Capital Brewery | Features live music, a food truck and a stein-holding competition. |
| rOktoberfest | Sept. 28, Delta Beer Lab | Live music outdoors plus a meat raffle to support DAIS. |
| Oktoberfest at the Edgewater | Oct. 4, Edgewater Hotel | A month late in the calendar; includes German food and live music. |
Tags: downtown, Middleton, near east, south side, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee
