Oktoberfest In Milwaukee 2013 | Heidelberg Park Comes Alive

Milwaukee's own brand of the famous Oktoberfest celebration kicked-off its month-long run over the weekend. Held at Heidelberg Park in Glendale every weekend through September 28^th, the event is made-up to recreate the original Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Friends of the Bavarian Soccer Club will sponsor the celebration in 2013; just two years after the group purchased the 15 acre parcel and building that houses the Oktoberfest activities.

Patrons inside the Bavarian Fest Garten will be treated to a plethora of authentic German cuisine and beverages (mostly beer). Prepared by more than 10 unique area German cultural clubs, dinners include brats, open-pit roasted pig and chicken, pretzels, desserts, and much more. Bavarian-inspired breweries from around the Midwest and the world will represent the beer selection, and interactive activities inside the complex include the naming of the Oktoberfest Queen, traditional sing-alongs with an all-brass band, and soccer games.

Picnic tables set-up outside of the building allows attendees a chance to stretch their legs on ample green space along-side the Milwaukee river. Outdoor kid-friendly activities are planned, and the entire Heidelberg Park will be open to explore.

History Of Heidelberg Park 

Milwaukee's Oktoberfest has been a long-running affair at Heidelberg Park. First started in the early 1950s, the celebration has become the highlight of the city's many German cultural clubs, which came together to first acquire the land in 1934. Since then, patrons from around the world have attended the event, including local politicians, celebrities, and even a president.

Heidelberg Park is conveniently located just blocks from the Silver Spring exit off of I-43. Street-parking can be found on Lexington Blvd. and Ironwood Rd., which run along the south and east ends of the park, respectively. Admission to Oktoberfest is $5 at the gate, though firefighters, police, and military veterans get in free every Friday.

2013 Milwaukee Oktoberfest at Heidelberg Park

-        September 6^th & 7^th

-        September 13^th & 14^th

-        September 20^th & 21^st

-        September 27^th & 28^th