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Oktoberfest USA
La Crosse, WI · Festival
- When
- September 24–27, 2026
- Where
- Oktoberfest Grounds, 1 Oktoberfest Strasse · La Crosse · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, nicknamed Das Beste, held in La Crosse since the early 1960s. The celebration includes the Torchlight and Maple Leaf parades, polka music, and Wisconsin food and beer. The 2026 event marks its 65th year.
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The longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, nicknamed Das Beste, held in La Crosse since the early 1960s.
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