Oktoberfest at Emmanuel
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Noon to 3:00 PM | Free
German food, a non-alcoholic beer garden, bounce houses, yard games, and the Sauerkraut Band playing polka. You do not have to be German. You do not have to be a member. Come hungry.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
What the Day Looks Like
Come for an hour or stay for all three. There is no schedule you have to keep.
Noon
Beer garden and German food open.
1:00 PM
The Sauerkraut Band takes the stage.
2:30 PM
Music wraps up. We call it a day at 3:00.
What's Happening
Food, Kids, and a Polka Band
Three good reasons to come, and one of them is a bounce house.
The Beer Garden (Non-Alcoholic)
The beer garden opens at noon, and the beer is non-alcoholic. That is not a technicality, it is the point. Everyone can sit at the same table. Alongside it there is German food, plenty of it.
For the Kids
Bounce houses and yard games run all afternoon. Bring the kids, let them wear themselves out, and eat something while they do.
The Sauerkraut Band
The Sauerkraut Band plays from 1:00 to 2:30. They have been doing this a long time and they are genuinely good. Polka dancing is optional, but it does tend to happen.
Questions People Ask
When is Oktoberfest at Emmanuel?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, from noon to 3:00 PM.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Oktoberfest is free. There is no ticket and no admission charge.
Is the beer garden really non-alcoholic?
Yes. The beer served in the beer garden is non-alcoholic.
Do I need to be a member, or go to church at all?
No. This is a community event and everyone is welcome. Nobody is going to ask you where you go to church.
What food and drinks will be available?
German food and non-alcoholic beer in the beer garden, which opens at noon.
What is there for kids to do?
Bounce houses and yard games, running all afternoon.
Where is Oktoberfest held?
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440.
Who do I contact with questions?
The church office, 937-434-1798.
Where do I park?
There is plenty of on-site parking.
Is the event accessible for wheelchairs and walkers?
Yes, the event is wheelchair and walker friendly.