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MARION OKTOBERFEST
September 20, 2025 | Noon - 3:00 pm

Enjoy a fun afternoon sampling a wide variety of beer brands and styles at the 2025 Marion Oktoberfest. The event features the best breweries in Iowa and surrounding areas. Reps will be on hand to visit with and educate beer enthusiasts! 
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The festival will take place on 7th Avenue in the heart of Marion's historic district, Uptown Marion. Each attendee will receive a commemorative tasting glass, access to samples, and complementary water. Music and games, traditional stein holding contest, hammerschlagen, and awards for best dressed!

Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to participate, IDs will be scanned at the entrance to the event.
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Brewers

Interested in being part of 2025 Oktoberfest? Applications are now open!
Brewer Information
Brewer Application

Tickets

Tickets on sale July 17, 2025
Ticket Hours
VIP: 11 am - 3:00 pm
General Admission: Noon - 3:00 pm

Games

Ticket holders! Try your luck at games in Celebration Tent!
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Stein Holding Contest
Think you can outlast the competition? The contest will have a Men's and Women's category. All steins will be of equal weight and stature. Join in the fun at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 pm in the tent.
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​Hammerschlagen
What is hammerschlagen? This is a fun, German game in which several contestants try to hammer a nail into a stump. There are rules. It's harder than you think! Join us in Celebration Tent and give it a swing.


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Safe Ride Home Options and Designated Drivers

Please drink responsibly. The following cab and taxi services, among others, operate in the area. Designated driver? Come enjoy the fun, music, and food vendors and be a safe ride home for your group. Ticket purchase not necessary.
Century Cab: 319-365-0505
Yellow Cab: 319-365-1444
Uber: See Uber App
Lyft: See Lyft App

2025 Sponsors

Cheers to these sponsors supporting Oktoberfest in 2025!
Coming soon
Presenting Sponsor
VIP Event Sponsor
Media Sponsor
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Celebration Tent Sponsor
Media Sponsor
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Das Speil Sponsor
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2024 Participating Breweries

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Marion Chamber of Commerce
1070 7th Avenue | Marion, IA 52302
Tel 319-377-6316 
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    • Community Calendar
    • Chamber Golf Outing
    • Annual Meeting
    • Oktoberfest
    • Uptown Marion Markets >
      • Vendor Information
    • Uptown Getdown
    • Chocolate Walk
    • Christmas In The Park
    • Submit an Event
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