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21st Annual Wauktoberfest

Arts and Entertainment

August 9, 2025

From: Wauktoberfest

Welcome to Wauktoberfest

Listed One Of The Best Festival and Fairs in WI by Travelmag!

“Another of Wisconsin’s Germanic-inspired festivals, Wauktoberfest comes to the village of Waunakee each year, never failing to deliver a whole host of amusement. There’s authentic, top notch German food, live music, and several quirky German-themed competitions including Sauerkraut eating, the Dachshund Dash, and the Frau Carry. Despite the presence of Teutonic booze, kids are at the heart of the action too, with inflatables, pumpkin decorating, a vendor fair, and more for them to enjoy.”

2025 Schedule

Food, beer, and fun!

Enjoy polka dancing on a wooden dance floor!

Watch Waunakee Football, Badger, and Packer games on TVs throughout the festival grounds!

Thursday, September 11

Biz, Beer, & Brats Networking Event - 4:00-6:00 PM

Networking, live music, and free appetizers! We'll have over 15 beers, seltzers, and wines available, with Just Merl And The Girl providing the tunes. Dirndls and lederhosen welcome!

Just Merl And A Girl - 4:00-6:00 PM

"Just Merl and A Girl" brings energy, entertainment, and fun as they perform original and cover songs from the 70's to current using their own unique style and flair!

Wine Tasting - 5:00-9:00 PM

Indulge in a tasting experience featuring delicious pairings of wines with bites from local restaurants. $65/ticket.

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Grounds Open - 5:00 PM

Limited food menu.

From Sinatra To The Sixties - 6:00-9:00 PM

"Best of Milwaukee" vocalist Josh Quinn sings "oldies" favorites from the Rat Pack through the 60s.

Josh The Jukebox - 9:00 - 10:30 PM

There's no need for a jukebox when you have Josh! Make any request, and he sings it! It's a party every time!

Grounds Close - 11:00 PM

Friday, September 12

Wauktoberfest Grounds Open - 4:30 PM

Bounce House - 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty - 4:30-7:00 PM

Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty play a variety of music, including polkas, waltzes, big band, country, older rock, Latin, and many specialty songs.

Antsy Pants Paints Face Painting - 4:30-8:30 PM

FREE

V05 - 7:45-11:30 PM

VO5 is a Madison-based band that will have you on the dance floor!

Grounds Close - 12:00 AM

Saturday, September 13

Wauktoberfest Grounds Open - 11:00 AM

Bounce House - 11:00 AM -7:00 PM

2/5th’s Party Band - 11:00 AM-2:15 PM

2/5th’s is rooted in Wisconsin and German Polka.

New Glarus Alphornbläsers - 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Enjoy traditional Swiss music with alphorn blowers!

Blessing of the Beer - 12:50 PM

The Wurst Beer Taste - 1:00-4:00 PM

Tickets: $45 in Advance/$55 at the door.

The ticket includes all-you-can-drink beer and a commemorative tasting glass!

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Best Dressed “Mann, Frau & Kinder” - 1:30 PM

Dress In Your Favorite Lederhosen, Dirndl Dress, Or Wauktoberfest Attire For A Chance To Win Our Crowd's Favorite As Best Dressed!

Limburger Cheese Eating Contest - 2:45 PM

Contestants shall eat their plate of Limburger cheese cubes as fast as possible.

Copper Box - 3:00-6:00 PM

Polka, Rock, Blues! Playing familiar songs with a twist in a multi-genre accord.

Brat Toss - 4:00 PM

Don’t drop your wurst! Teams of two compete to see who can throw and catch a bratwurst at the longest distance.

Sauerkraut Eating Contest - 5:00 PM

Contestants shall eat their cans of sauerkraut as fast as possible!

Art on Main Auction - 6:00 PM

Madison County - 7:00-11:00 PM

Award winning 7-piece Country Showband based in the Midwest.

Grounds Close - 12:00 AM

Sunday, September 14

Beer Yoga - 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Beer Yoga is 1 hour of yoga and a choice of a Wautoberfest seasonal brew or premium root beer. No experience or skills necessary, just an interest in combining the joy of drinking beer with the mindfulness of yoga.

Sausage Shuffle - 10:00 AM

A fun 5K Run/Walk for the whole family!

Wauktoberfest Grounds Open - 11:00 AM

Bounce House - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Waltzmeisters - 10:45 AM-1:45 PM

Happy music for all occasions. A treat for dancing feet!

Bake Off Registration/Drop Off - 11:30-12:30 PM

Four Categories will be judged: Best Cake, Best Cookies/Bars, Best Pie.

Dog Meet & Greet - 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Brown Paws Dog Rescue invites you to meet adoptable pups and enjoy dog demonstrations near the goat park.

Bake Off Winners Announced - 1:45 PM

David Austin Band - 2:00-5:00 PM

Dachshund Dash - 3:00 PM

Dachshunds, get ready to show off your speed (and maybe your love for sausages) at the Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash!

Grounds Close - 5:00 PM

Date: September 11 - 14, 2025

Location: Endres Manufacturing Grounds

802 South Century Avenue, Waunakee, WI 53597

Click Here For More Information

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