Oktoberfest

Willkommen to Oktoberfest in Deadwood, South Dakota

October 4, 2024 - October 5, 2024

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:

Friday, October 4, 2024
12-4 P.M. • Polka! Live Music by Julie Lee & Her White Rose Band – 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 at Mr. Wu’s (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 by Happy Wanderers – Outlaw Square
8:15 P.M. • Poker Run Awards – Outlaw Square

SATURDAY, October 5, 2024
11 A.M. • Registration for Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of Mustang Sally’s
12 P.M. • Brat Giveaway at the Gold Dust Casino (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 by Julie Lee & Her White Rose Band – 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 by Happy Wanderers – Outlaw Square
6 P.M. • Beer Barrel Awards – Outlaw Square

Schedule is subject to change.

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