OTHER FESTIVITIES - NOT JUST FOR BIKERS ANYMORE!
sign up for these fun activities at preservation plaza!
The University of Okoboji Oktoberfest originated with a bike ride, and it has been an on-going tradition for 27 years. It has been a blast for locals and visitors all of these years, but we are especially excited to expand and involve a crowd beyond just the cyclists!
Enjoy these Oktoberfest festivities and so many more.
Head down to Preservation Plaza, Saturday, September 26th, from 12 - 4PM to sign up for these fun activities!!
BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNAMENT
Grab your partner and enter the Bean Bag Toss Tournament sponsored by KUOO. This round robin tournament starts at noon.
Pre-registration required.
LIVE MUSIC BY SHIRTS & SKINS
This rockin' band is sure to keep you on your feet from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Enjoy their many covers and high energy sponsored by Ruthven Meat Locker.
STEIN HOLDING COMPETITION
See if you can hold your stein the longest. Practice makes perfect, so start working on your arm strength now!
Registration is day of only.
KEG TOSS COMPETITION
Take a toss at the Keg Toss Competition sponsored by MHR Insurance.
Registration is day of only.
HAMMERSCHLAGEN
Try out this German game with rich Oktoberfest history. Toss the hammer in the air and attempt to slam your competitions nail in one swing at a time.
Free play available all day long!
If you are a cyclist, be sure to get signed up for the Bike Ride as well! The route ends right in Preservation Plaza where you will be able to enjoy all of these activities, live music, food, drinks, and more!
BUT WAIT.. THERE'S MORE!
Join us for the Farmers Market in the Park! We are so excited to have them kick off the University of Okoboji Oktoberfest fun. From 8:30am - 1:00pm enjoy farm fresh vendors, tasty treats, and so much more!
Grab your breakfast fuel before the bike ride, listen to live music, and purchase some one of a kind items! This summer event has one last hurrah before it's in hibernation for the season!
FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Not in the mood for competition? That's okay! Bring out your inner child with a fun ride down the 22 foot tall Hot Lava Inflatable slide, or challenge yourself with the 40 foot long inflatable obstacle course. We have so many fun games for you and your friends and family to enjoy from giant connect 4 to Hammerschlagen! Each of these activities, plus some of the Arnolds Park Amusement Park rides, will be available at Preservation Plaza for you to enjoy for FREE!
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