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Norfolk Oktoberfest Norfolk Oktoberfest - September 18-19 2026! Norfolk’s Oktoberfest: Celebrating German Heritage and the Fall Harvest

Norfolk’s beginning lies in Germany.

Join us for a weekend of family fun celebrating our German heritage with the heart of Nebraska traditions. 7th St and Norfolk Ave. In the 1850s, a number of German families decided to leave their native land for new life and freedom in America, seeking out the Upper Midwest for its promise of fertile farmlands. In 1865, a group of German Lutheran families, having stopped first in Wisconsin, looked westward for a permanent home. Just months after the Civil War ended, they settled upon the “North Fork” of the Elkhorn River – modern-day Norfolk. They made homes, built churches and schools, farmed the land, and celebrated the many blessings of their new homeland. Today we renew and continue the celebration, honoring our German immigrant heritage and celebrating - as our ancestors did not so long ago - the many fruits of the fall harvest. We invite you to enjoy Norfolk’s Oktoberfest Family Festival September 24 and 25 in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Norfolk Oktoberfest Family Festival will be held Friday Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 25 in Norfolk, Nebraska. The Lions Club parade, the Harvest & History Fest, and many other events and activities will fall under the umbrella of the Oktoberfest Family Festival, but they will maintain their individual names and traditions. The parade travels through downtown Norfolk, and the arts festival is in Johnson Park. A special “Oktoberfest” beer will be brewed by Jeremy Kirby of Divots Brewery just for this event! Traditional German and contemporary bands will perform under a tent set up on the parking lot behind the Norfolk Are Chamber of Commerce building at Seventh Street and Norfolk Avenue. Food vendors will, serve authentic German foods. An inflatable midway will be available for children.

09/15/2026

Norfolk, Nebraska!! We will see you for a dance party this Friday, September 18th 🕺

🎃9-12pm 🎸

09/15/2026
Due to technical difficulties, there were some folks not able to access some registration forms. Sooo, Here you go! Hope...
09/14/2026

Due to technical difficulties, there were some folks not able to access some registration forms.
Sooo, Here you go!
Hope to see everyone at Oktoberfest this weekend!
Youth Co****le, Adult Co****le, Weiner Dog Races, Big Wheel Races, Harvet Heat, and Stein Holding -
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09/11/2026

One week away! Don’t miss Oktoberfest 2026 Sept 18-19

CALLING ALL GRILL MASTERS! Think your ribs are the best in town? Prove it! Enter the Norfolk Oktoberfest R&M Meats Rib C...
09/10/2026

CALLING ALL GRILL MASTERS!

Think your ribs are the best in town? Prove it!

Enter the Norfolk Oktoberfest R&M Meats Rib Cook-Off and fire up your best ribs!

September 19 • 7th St & Norfolk Ave

PROST & PASS THE RIBS!

PROST, NORFOLK! The Oktoberfest schedule is here! Two days of music, food, games, races, polka and FUN for the whole fam...
09/10/2026

PROST, NORFOLK!
The Oktoberfest schedule is here! Two days of music, food, games, races, polka and FUN for the whole family.

September 18–19 • 7th St & Norfolk Ave

Grab the family. Grab your friends. Auf geht’s!

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609 W Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE
68701

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