Waverly Oktoberfest
Waverly, IA · Food & Drink
- When
- October 2–3, 2026
- Where
- Downtown Waverly · Waverly · IA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A volunteer-run Oktoberfest in downtown Waverly now in its eighth year, built around Iowa craft beer, live music, and games. It runs independently of the larger Amana and Manning Oktoberfests elsewhere in the state.
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