Crawfordsville Oktoberfest

Raise a Stein. Celebrate Crawfordsville.

German tradition meets Montgomery County charm in the heart of downtown Crawfordsville.

Grab your friends, bring the family, and get ready for Crawfordsville Oktoberfest, a lively fall celebration featuring German-inspired food, craft beer, live music, contests, kids’ activities, local vendors, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun.

Set against the backdrop of historic downtown Crawfordsville, it’s an afternoon made for eating, drinking, dancing, playing, and celebrating everything that makes our community special.

Eat, Drink & Prost!

Come hungry and thirsty! Crawfordsville Oktoberfest brings together local food and drink favorites with the festive atmosphere of a traditional Oktoberfest.

Food & Drink Vendors

Enjoy something from:

• Klooz Brews
• Smitty D’s
• Gordo’s
• Norvell’s BBQ
• Papiocas
• Acai Bowls & More
• Chavez Kettle Corn
• KeKe’s Kravings
• The Table Spoon
• Wildfire 348

Grab your favorites, find a spot to relax, and raise a stein to fall in Crawfordsville.

Live Music: Backroad Revival and Steve Trent & Small Town Band

Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for live music from Backroad Revivial and Steve Trent & Small Town Band!

They’ll provide the soundtrack for the celebration as you enjoy food, drinks, games, and everything happening throughout downtown.

Don’t forget your lawn chair! Crawfordsville Oktoberfest is a bring-your-own-lawn-chair event.

Think You’ve Got What It Takes?

Oktoberfest wouldn’t be complete without a little friendly competition. Jump in, cheer on your friends, or see who in the family can claim bragging rights at Crawfordsville Oktoberfest.

Organized Games & Contests

🌭 Brat Toss
Put your tossing skills to the test in an Oktoberfest competition that’s as ridiculous as it is fun.

🍺 Stein Hold
How long can you hold your stein? We’ll find out with separate competitions for men, women, and kids.

🥨 Costume Contest
Break out the lederhosen, dirndls, and your best Bavarian-inspired attire for a chance to stand out from the crowd.

🐔 Chicken Dance
You know the song. You know the moves. Now get ready to flap, clap, and dance along!

Plenty of Fun for the Kids

Crawfordsville Oktoberfest is a celebration for the whole family. Kids can get creative and join in the fun with:

• Face Painting
• Glitter Tattoos
• Glow Sticks
• Chalk Art

And don’t forget the kids’ Stein Hold competition for our littlest Oktoberfest contenders!

Grab a Friend & Play a Round

Looking for something a little less competitive? Challenge your family and friends to one of our oversized and fall-themed yard games:

• Giant Connect Four
• Giant Jenga
• Pumpkin Checkers
• Cornhole

Play a round between songs, food stops, and trips around the vendor area.

Shop, Explore & Connect

Oktoberfest is also a chance to discover local makers, businesses, organizations, and community partners. Be sure to stop by:

• Davidson’s Greenhouse
• Charly’s Permanent Jewelry
• Balloons N Beyond
• Wabash College German Program
• Once Upon a Tinsel
• Visit Montgomery County

Then keep exploring the shops, restaurants, and attractions throughout downtown Crawfordsville.

Make a Day of It

Come for Oktoberfest. Stay for Crawfordsville.

Crawfordsville Oktoberfest is about more than beer and brats. It’s a celebration of German heritage, local culture, and the people and businesses that make Montgomery County special.

Spend the day downtown, discover a new favorite restaurant or shop, enjoy live entertainment, and soak up the fall atmosphere.

Prost to Fall in Crawfordsville!

Gather your crew, dust off the lederhosen, grab your lawn chairs, and join us downtown for an Oktoberfest filled with food, drinks, music, games, contests, and community.