Contact Info
Sara Collins
Minneapolis Riverfront Arts and Events
mplsriverfront@msn.com
763-438-9978

FREE ADMISSION

Located on the Mississippi River Front
near St. Anthony Main and River Place

Friday, September 10, 2010 - 4 pm to 10 pm

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 11 am to 10 pm

Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Noon to 6 pm

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8/27/2010

Oktoberfest Fall Festival on the Minneapolis Riverfront

September 10, 11 & 12, 2010

September 10, 2010 - 4 pm to 10 pm

September 11, 2010 - 11 am to 10 pm

September 12, 2010 - noon to 6 pm

Welcome in Minnesota’s most beautiful season – Fall! And enjoy a mini Munich in Minneapolis complete with traditional polka music, dancing, food and beer. The historic backdrop of St. Anthony Main and the natural beauty of the Mississippi River make for the idyllic Oktoberfest setting. Admission is free for all ages. IDs will be required to obtain a wristband for purchasing beer and wine. Most of the activities are held under tents and under the Central Ave. Bridge, protected from the weather. Event will be held rain or shine.

  • Two music stages. The Oompah-pah Stage is located under the Central Ave. bridge and will feature polka bands great for dancing. The MN Music Stage is located in the Big Beer tent and will feature great local rock, indie, rockabilly and bluegrass bands. Complete performance schedule is attached.
  • Black Forest Inn will be cooking traditional German food. Other food vendors will offer a variety of items.
  • An array of great imported beers, local brew, cider, wine and more.
  • Games including beer barrel roll and stilt races, targeting games and the Hammerschlagen (nail driving).
  • Adorable Dachshund dog races in costumes on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm.

Oktoberfest is located along Main Street S.E. on the banks of the Mississippi River adjacent to St. Anthony Main. A portion of proceeds from the event benefit the St. Paul Jaycees. Photos, general information, parking, directions and additional event details can be found at www.minneapolisoktoberfest.com or www.stanthonymain.com.

Dachshund Racing Information
We'll be doing races, a costume contest and possibly hurdles this year- all included for a fee of only $20. All proceeds go to Dachshund Rescue. Any extra contributions will go to our core mission of saving dachshunds in abusive and/or neglectful situations. You can pay via PayPal to confirm.

Interested racers should RSVP to: http://www.meetup.com/mndmad/calendar/14562065/

>>Check out the music linup for the weekend

Oktoberfest on the Minneapolis Riverfront

219 Main Street SE, Suite 304

Minneapolis, MN 55414