Willkommen to Oktoberfest in Deadwood, South Dakota
October 6, 2023 - October 7, 2023 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 6
1-5 P.M. • Polka! Live Music by Julie Lee & Her White Rose Band – Outlaw Square
4-7 P.M. • Poker Run Registration – Outlaw Square – 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, 560 Main Street (while supplies last)
5 – 8 P.M. • Poker Run – Various Locations – All completed poker run cards must be turned into the registration table at Outlaw Square by 9 P.M. to qualify.
6-8 P.M. • Polka! Live Music by Happy Wanderers – Outlaw Square
8:15 P.M. • Poker Run Awards – Outlaw Square
SATURDAY, October 7
11 A.M. • Registration for Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of Mustang Sally’s
12 P.M. • Brat Giveaway (while supplies last) – at the Gold Dust Casino, near cashier’s cage
1 P.M. • Wiener Dog Races – Main Street in front of The Bullock Hotel – Daschunds compete for “Fastest Wiener in the West” honors.
1-4 P.M. • Weim, Wine & Cheese – Main Street in front of the Saloon 10 – Wine & cheese tasting. Proceeds benefit the Canine Cancer Fund.
1-4 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.
2-4 P.M. • German Cook-Off at locations around Deadwood
3 P.M. • Beer Barrel Games – Main Street in front of the Gold Dust
5-7 P.M. • Polka! Live Music by Happy Wanderers – Outlaw Square
7 P.M. • Beer Barrel Awards – Outlaw Square
Schedule is subject to change.
GERMAN COOK-OFF TASTING LOCATIONS
Saturday, October 7 • 2-4pm • SAMPLE FOR FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Jacobs Brewhouse (Grocer Section): 79 Sherman
St. Iron Horse Inn: 27 Deadwood St.
Silverado Casino: 709 Main St.
Gold Dust CasinoMavericks Steak & Cocktails: 688 Main St.
Rocksino: 685 Main St.
Midnight Star: 677 Main St
Box Elder Job Corps at Celebrity Hotel’s Lobby: 629 Main St.
A&B Pizza: 628 Main St.
