Oktoberfest Hays

10/09/2025

It's time to GIVE! 🧡 Drop by Give Fest table on October 10th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to support the community's Volga German heritage!

Here’s the best part: All revenue from this year's Volga German Oktoberfest will be used to support the "OktoberfestHays Fund," which in turn will help preserve and celebrate our cherished local heritage. Your donation directly contributes to this enduring effort!

LET'S MAKE A MATCH!

Give to our fund at Heartland during Give Fest, and they'll MATCH your donation up to 100% with an immediate grant. That means your gift goes even further! You can boost your impact with a matching gift on Give Fest!

💰 GIVE IN PERSON: Stop by the Give Fest Tent today!
💻 GIVE ONLINE: Visit www.HeartlandGiveFest.org

Let's make a difference together for Hays, Kansas!

09/27/2025

The first-ever Battle of the Bierock was held at Oktoberfest this year, thanks to the support of Lewis Toyota. Five vendors competed in this new tradition, with their bierocks carefully judged on TASTE (texture, appearance, smell, taste, and ease of eating).

We are proud to announce the results:
• Third Place – Hays Lions Club
• Second Place – Sigma Phi Epsilon
• First Place – Mama G’s

We know you all have your favorites, but our judges worked hard and took a lot of time with their evaluations. 😉

Congratulations to Mama G’s on taking home the top honor, and thank you to all of our vendors and judges for making the inaugural Battle of the Bierock such a memorable part of Oktoberfest.

09/27/2025

The faces of Oktoberfest - DAY 2!

09/27/2025

Come on down to Oktoberfest - Day 2! We have lots of great activities for families today, as well as fantastic food and treats! At the Headquarters tent you will find our annual Oktoberfest mug and a variety of fun t-shirts, including an adorable t-shirt just for kids. Food vouchers are also available for purchase. Can’t wait to see you today! 🍗🥨🍦🌮🌭🍺

09/27/2025

The OktoberFEAST Contest was a blast! Teams of two raced to finish a hearty German dish and a stein of beer as quickly as possible. One team member was blindfolded and did the feeding, which made for plenty of laughs and messy moments. It was fast, fun, and full of good cheer. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the teams who joined in on the fun! 🍽️🤣

09/27/2025

The Deutsch Hops Contest brought out speed, balance, and plenty of laughs! Participants carried a stein of beer through an “obstacle” course, racing to be the fastest without spilling. A fun tradition and a crowd favorite every year. 🏃‍♀️🍺

09/27/2025

09/27/2025

The Stein Holding Contest yesterday was one for the books! Both the men’s and women’s competitions showed off just how much determination and competitiveness this tradition brings out.

It was fun, it was challenging, and it was a reminder of how strong the Oktoberfest spirit is — especially when arms started to shake, beer started to spill, faces showed the effort, and the crowd cheered everyone on.

Congratulations to the winners in both groups, and thanks to every competitor who gave it their all! 🍻

09/26/2025

The faces of Oktoberfest - DAY 1, PART 2

09/26/2025

Bring the kids! 🎈 The Kids’ Area & Games return Saturday after the parade with inflatables, games, and family fun—sponsored by Credit Union of America.
🕚 Bounce houses open 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (Saturday only)
📍 Municipal Park – Downtown Hays
Make it a family day at Oktoberfest!
www.oktoberfesthays.com