Fun For Die Familie
You are sure to find something for everyone at Addison Oktoberfest!
Dachshund Dash
Bring yourself – and your hund – to the big tent to cheer the tiny racers on Sunday afternoon! Free to participate, advanced, online registration is required. Registration will open Saturday, August 19 and the first 100 dogs will be able to register. The winner will be awarded “The Golden Dachshund” and ability to wear the crown for one year.
Kidsgarten
Calling all kinders! Come to the Kidsgarten for free, hands-on activities and fun: arts & crafts, airbrush tattoos, Root Biergarten, chalk walk art and more! The Kidsgarten is also home to Mini Masskrug, where kids 12 and younger can compete for fun prizes! The Kidsgarten is open until 9pm Thursday-Saturday, and all-day Sunday.
Mini Masskrug: Thursday 7pm | Friday 7pm | Saturday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm | Sunday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Bingo & Pretzel Toss: Thursday & Friday 6pm | Saturday 2pm, 4pm, 6pm | Sunday 2pm, 4pm
Partyplatz
Hey teens -- this Platz for you! ...an open green space featuring silent disco, a dance space, oversized lawn games, retro arcade games and space to just hang out. Take a few selfies and cheer on competitors in the Minor Masskrug (stein hoisting) challenge designed for ages 13+. Free to compete.
Minor Masskrug: Friday 7pm | Saturday 12:30, 2:30, 4:30pm | Sunday 2pm
Retro Arcade Games: Big Buck Hunter | Batman Pinball Machine | Pac Man Battle Table | Defender Arcade Games | Ms. Pacman | Space Invaders | Galaga
Sunday Hund-Day
Sunday Hund-day isn’t just for Dachshunds anymore! Bring your hund – any hund – to Addison Oktoberfest on Sunday. All dogs must be leashed and picked up after.
Tag-A-Kid
Tag-A-Kid keeps Addison Oktoberfest's smallest festival-goers safe! Children are given temporary wristbands that list their parent's contact information and get their photo taken. The system makes it easier to return a lost or separated child.