Willkommen to Oktoberfest in Deadwood, South Dakota
October 3, 2025 - October 4, 2025 Join us in Deadwood as we celebrate Oktoberfest in the Wild West! Enjoy live German music at the PolkaFest, a poker run with prizes, free food, and dancing. Bring the whole family and join us for the now famous “Wiener Dog Races” and Beer Barrel Games!
This event is sponsored in part by the Deadwood Chamber, Budweiser, MIDCO and KEVN Black Hills Fox TV.
SCHEDULE: TBD – Tenative Schedule Below
Friday, October 3, 2025
12-4 P.M. • Polka! Live Music – Outlaw Square
5-7 P.M. • Poker Run Registration – Historic Franklin Hotel – Join us for a free poker run at various locations around Deadwood and win prizes! Must be 21+ to participate.
5 P.M. • Brat Giveaway Location TBD (while supplies last)
5 – 8 P.M. • Poker Run – Various Locations – All completed poker run cards must be turned into the registration table at Historic Franklin Hotel by 8 P.M. to qualify.
5-7 P.M. • Polka! Live Music – Outlaw Square
8:15 P.M. • Poker Run Awards – Outlaw Square
SATURDAY, October 4, 2025
11 A.M. • Registration for Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of Mustang Sally’s
12 P.M. • Brat Giveaway Location TBD (at the Bar near the Cashier’s Cage, while supplies last)
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.
12-3 P.M. • Polka! Live Music – Outlaw Square
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.
3 P.M. • Beer Barrel Games – Main Street in front of the Gold Dust
4-6 P.M. • Polka! Live Music – Outlaw Square
6 P.M. • Beer Barrel Awards – Outlaw Square
Schedule is subject to change.
The 2025 event is sponsored in part by
