Willkommen to Oktoberfest in Deadwood, South Dakota
October 2, 2026 - October 3, 2026 Join us in Deadwood as we celebrate Oktoberfest in the Wild West! Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, a German car show, and join us for the now-famous “Wiener Dog Races” and Beer Barrel Games!
*2026 Schedule*
Friday, October 2, 2026
11 A.M. – 6 P.M. • Calamity’s Climb – Outlaw Square – $8 for ages 6-16 and $10 ages 17+. Includes two climbs.
4:30-7 P.M. • The Lost Lederhosen Hunt Help Desk – Franklin Hotel – Need help setting up the app to participate? Stop by our help desk!
5 P.M. – Noon Saturday • The Lost Lederhosen Hunt – Various Locations – Use the “Plan Deadwood” app (CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO MOBILE APPS) to find and scan the QR codes at various locations all over Deadwood to find the Lost Lederhosen! *NOTE* You will not be able to see the Hunt icon on the app until 5 pm when the hunt starts!
Winners will be contacted via email and can pick up their prize at the Beer Barrel Game awards on Saturday, or during the week by stopping by the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce office during regular business hours.
SATURDAY, October 3, 2026
11 A.M. • Registration for Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of Mustang Sally’s
11 A.M. – 3 P.M. • German Car Show – Main Street between Deadwood St. and Pine St. (Silverado/Franklin area) – Sponsored by SoDak AutoHaus.
11 A.M. – 6 P.M. • Calamity’s Climb – Outlaw Square – $8 for ages 6-16 and $10 ages 17+. Includes two climbs.
Noon • Authentic German Kuchen for sale at the Celebrity Hotel
1 P.M. • Wiener Dog Costume Contest – Main Street in front of The Bullock Hotel
1 P.M. • Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of The Bullock Hotel – Daschunds compete for “Fastest Wiener in the West” honors. Sponsored by Marta’s Deadwood Doghouse
1-4 P.M. • Weim, Wine & Cheese – Main Street in front of the Saloon 10 – Wine & cheese tasting. Proceeds benefit the Canine Cancer Fund.
2 P.M. • Registration for Beer Barrel Games – Main Street in front of the Gold Dust – Must be 21+ to participate. Number of participants is limited.
2 P.M. – 4 P.M. • Brat Cookoff – Sponsored by Performance Foods – Businesses prepare a free bite-size brat dish for you to sample. The options may be traditional or creative. Try them all while supplies last! Vote for People’s Choice with donations. $1 = 1 vote. Dollars are donated to charity. Locations listed below.
3 P.M. • Beer Barrel Games – Main Street in front of the Gold Dust
6 P.M. • Beer Barrel Awards – Bloody Nose Saloon
Schedule is subject to change.
Brat Cookoff Locations • Saturday, October 3:
Maverick’s Steak & Cocktails at Gold Dust Casino
Landmark Hotel & Casino
Horseshoe Restaurant at First Gold Gaming Resort
Bookies at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
Dales at Deadwood Mountain Grand
Gem Steakhouse at Mineral Palace Hotel & Casino
Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood
Silverado Casino
Boss Pizza at The Nugget Saloon
Wagers at Cadillac Jack’s® Gaming Resort
Oyster Bay
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
