Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest

06/18/2026

Make sure to support our other amazing Uptown events and local non-profit groups!!

🎉 DON'T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Jackson Homecomers returns July 21-25! Five days of rides, food, live entertainment, family fun, and community tradition.

05/12/2026

🍻 Vendor applications are OPEN for Uptown Jackson’s Oktoberfest 2026! 🇩🇪🎉

Thinking about joining us this year? Don’t wait too long — we do offer vendor exclusivity, and several categories are already filled! 👀 Secure your spot early to make sure your business is represented.

If you paid a deposit during last year’s event to reserve your space, no worries — we’ll be reaching out as the event gets closer with your information and next steps.

We can’t wait to celebrate another amazing Oktoberfest with you all! 🍂🍺🌭

https://www.ujro.org/oktoberfest-vendor-form

05/08/2026

🍻 Sponsorship Opportunities Are NOW OPEN! 🍻

Want to get your business in front of thousands of people? Uptown Jackson’s Oktoberfest is the place to be! With over 20,000 attendees, this is your chance to showcase your brand, connect with the community, and be part of one of the biggest and most fun events of the year.

🎉 High visibility
🎉 Community engagement
🎉 Unforgettable atmosphere

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to put your business front and center!

04/23/2026

Anxious for Oktoberfest? 🍻
Think of this as your warm-up…

Join us this Saturday in Uptown Jackson for Jackson in Bloom 🌸 From plants and vendors to live music and shopping, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season and get excited for all the fun still to come.

Grab your friends, stroll Uptown, and soak it all in—we can’t wait to see you there! 🌿✨

Send a message to learn more

02/18/2026

🍂🍻 SAVE THE DATE! 🍻🍂

Uptown Jackson’s Oktoberfest is happening October 2–3 — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Mark your calendars for a weekend full of fun, food, music, and all your favorite Uptown traditions. 🍁🎶

More details coming soon… but for now, save the date and get ready — we can’t wait to see you in Uptown Jackson! 🍺✨

10/14/2025

Loving the photos and article from Southeast Missourian

Uptown Jackson came alive Oct. 3–4 as the town’s annual Oktoberfest returned with food, music, games and family fun — drawing thousands of visitors downtown for a weekend of celebration.

10/08/2025

🎉 What an incredible year for Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest! 🍻 We can’t thank our amazing sponsors enough for helping make this the biggest and best one yet. We’re already planning for next year—so mark your calendars for October 2–3, 2026!

Huge shoutout to Die Fluss Katzen, Chris Welch , and the John D. Hale Band for keeping the crowd dancing all weekend long—and to Jpro L.L.C for the stellar sound and lights! 🎶✨

🙌 A heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors and volunteers:
Sam Adams • Midwest Sterilization • River Radio • Penzel • Hubble Creek Paradigm • Sam’s Fine Jewelry • Alex Elfrink State Farm • Regions Bank • Liberty Utilities • Bethany Byrd – Dream Vacations • Sara Gerau Agency • Mondi • Knights of Columbus • Amity Yoga • JCOB • Trussworks • First Midwest Bank • MoMos • Mercy • Columbia Construction • Jansco Outdoor • Mouser/Stroder • Hunter Williams – Ashland Realty • First Missouri State Bank • Drake Bentley Group – Ritter Real Estate • Ken’s Ace Hardware • Eagle Golf Carts • Montgomery Bank (Pet Parade) • City of Jackson • Cape Girardeau County • Kohlfeld Distributing • Three Eagles Distributing

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible vendors who helped bring Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest to life this year:
Food & Beverage:
American Legion Post 158 • Barbie's Custom Bistro • Smoke Shack BBQ • Twice As Nice Lemonade • Curly’s Kitchen • Curly’s Ice Cream Truck • The Cheesecake Ninja • Emma & Ollie’s LLC • Lloyd’s Mac Wagon • Hello Health • Bone Apple Teeth Cafe LLC • Wat’s Knots • Sugar Chic Creamery • Nunya Cafe • Festival King • Vintage Snacks Fundraiser • MawMaw’s Sweet Shoppe • The German Cook • Popcorn Xpress
Artisans & Retail:
Jewelry Goddess Designs • Bloom Beauty • The Craft Bubble • Crocheting Beauty • Chrissie Paints • Grant Leather • Bella Bear Candle Co. • Bread Daddy Sourdough Company • Sam’s Fine Jewelry • Melissa Barker • Kutes for Your Kutie • Festival King
Community & Services:
AT&T • Victory Spinal Care • Eagle Golf Carts • Ace Handyman Services • Jackson Healing Arts

We couldn’t do it without you all! 💛

Send a message to learn more

10/04/2025

🥨🍺 The fun continues! Pet Parade 🐾, Kids Zone 🎨, vendors 🛍️, games 🏆, and tonight—Chris Welch and John D. Hale Band 🎸 close out Oktoberfest! Don’t miss it!

10/04/2025

Lost Phone Notice 📱
If you lost your cell phone at tonight’s event, it’s been turned in and will be at the UJRO tent all day tomorrow during the event. Stop by to claim it!

10/03/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! Oktoberfest kicks off in Uptown Jackson! Food, football, drinks, vendors, and fun all around. 🍻
📍 See you tonight!