Galena Oktoberfest

08/25/2026

What’s new at this year’s Galena Oktoberfest? Where should we begin?

The Zweifel Brothers will be bringing the Polka as Galena on the Fly - Hot Air Balloons make the festival glow!

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be joining us for the first time so get ready to toot your Wienie Whistle!

We will also have new local beer from Goerdts’ Brewhaus and Highway 20 Brewing Company.

Galena Canning Company, Bread and Vine, and Pulidos Tacos will also be adding some local flavor to this year’s festival with new food additions.

Stay tuned to our social media and our website as more updates will be uploaded daily. We’re only 5 weeks from Oktoberfest!

www.galenalions.org

08/25/2026

The beacons of Galena are lit! Galena Oktoberfest calls for Wiener Dogs.

Wiener Dogs from as far as Texas, Alaska, Florida, Washington, and Maine have previously answered the call. Will you?

Register your Dachshund for the Famous Galena Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races today at www.galenalions.org

08/25/2026

Are you thirsty yet?

Check out our Galena Oktoberfest 2026 Beer Draft to find some old favorites, new local additions, ready-to-drink cocktails, and German Fest Bier!

EIN PROSIT!

Learn more at www.galenalions.com

08/23/2026

Still thinking about signing up for the wiener dog races? C'mon! Go to GalenaLions.org and register your wiener dog today! See you there, please share.

08/19/2026

First time at Galena Oktoberfest - the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will stop by!! See you there, please share.

08/07/2026

Less than 60 days to go! Have you made your overnight reservations? Oktoberfest After Dark will be worth the stay!! Food, Beer, Music by Boogie Monster, Samuel Adams Stein Hoist Competition, and Hot Air Balloon Glow.

07/31/2026

Classy Wiener Dog in lederhosen, hoisting a frothy stein of beer and leaning against a Hot Air Balloon basket, is the subject of the 2026 posters & mugs. Get yours today at Tammy’s Piggly Wiggly (behind McDonald’s and Stoney Creek Inn, off Highway 20) or on Main Street at Galena Canning Company, New Earth Animals, or Serendipity of Galena. $10 for a poster, $25 for a mug. Great gifts for the wiener dog lovers in your life!

Posters, Mugs, T-shirts, and more will be available at the event too, October 3rd at Depot Park, Galena, IL. See you there, please share!

07/30/2026

Welcome the Zweifel Brothers band for the first time at Galena Oktoberfest! October 3rd, 3-7, at Depot Park, Galena IL. Polka, Polka, Polka!! See you there, please share!

07/04/2026

The 35 members of the Galena Lions Club and the Galena Oktoberfest committee wish you a safe and Happy 4th of July! See you in 91 days.

05/22/2026