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OKTOBERFEST 2023

Join Kearney's 12th Annual Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Kearney! Activities include live music, local vendors, kid's carnival, games, and more! There is no entrance fee just $15.00 per wristband for the activities in the carnival area on East Washington. All proceeds of the event will go to three local charities, the Kearney Food Pantry, Fulfillment House, and the Kearney Enrichment Council. We can't wait to see you there!

Event information

Event Date: Oktober 7th

Event Time: 12pm - 8pm

Children's Activities: 12pm-6pm

See Full Schedule Below:

Nelson Home Group Main Stage Schedule

12:00 pm: Welcome

12:15 pm: Mayor's Beer Tapping

12:30 pm: Studio 320 Performances

1:15 pm: Sign Up for Lil' Mr & Miss Competition

1:30 pm: Lil' Mr & Miss Competition

2 pm - 3:00 pm: Live Music: Tripolar

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Oktoberfest Tri-Athlete Competition (Barmaid, Stein Holding, Keg Rolling)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Live Music: Damien Gunn Band

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: DJ/Music

5:30 pm: Final collection of Scavenger Hunt

6:00 pm: Announce Scavenger Hunt Winners

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Line Dancing

6:30 pm - 8 pm: Headliner - Live Music: Funk Syndicate

8 pm: Afterparty at Walnut Creek Winery & Conrad's Kearney

Lions Park:

12 pm - 4 pm: Live Music: Brian McCarty Polka Band

12 pm - 8 pm: Beer, Food Trucks, & Vendors

12 pm – 6 pm: Toddler Playland

5 pm: Keg Toss

5 pm – 7 pm: Live Music: The Craftsmen

West Washington:

12 pm - 8 pm: Nelson Home Group Main Stage (See schedule above)

12 pm - 8 pm: Vendors & Food Court/Trucks

East Washington:

12 pm - 6 pm: Carnival rides & Inflatables

12 pm - 6 pm: Pony Rides

12 pm - 6 pm: NTRC Mini Horses

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