One of Michigan City’s most beloved late-summer traditions returns Labor Day Weekend, September 4–7th, 2026, at Washington Park. Oktoberfest is the City’s most requested annual event, bringing together residents and visitors for four days of great food, live music, and community celebration.
The festival features multiple live music acts with dozens of performances, along with local and regional food & beverage vendors and a wide variety of art, craft, and merchandise vendors from across the region. Families and friends can enjoy a festive atmosphere, delicious eats, and lively entertainment, all while celebrating the end of summer together.
Celebrate the season with good music, good food, and good company at this signature Michigan City event.
Dates & Hours:
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Friday–Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (CT)
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Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Event Details: Lineup subject to change.
Friday, September 4
Oktoberfest Stage
3:00 PM — Short on Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute)
5:00 PM — Lady Stardust (David Bowie Tribute)
6:30 PM — Red Revolution (Taylor Swift Tribute)
8:30 PM — Billy Elton (Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute)
Stop Zero Pavilion
6:00 PM — The God Awful Small Affairs (Paramore Covers)
7:30 PM — America Eats Its Young (Parliament Funkadelic Tribute)
Stop Zero Upper Deck
5:15 PM — 21 Marlos (21 Pilots Covers)
6:30 PM — The Dolly Parton Experience (Dolly Parton Covers)
9:00 PM — Cody Peek (Lumineers Covers)
Saturday, September 5
Oktoberfest Stage
12:00 PM — German Band (German)
2:40 PM — The Dirndolls (Polka)
4:00 PM — For Pete’s Sake (Folk)
5:15 PM — The Rest (Country)
7:00 PM — That Homegrown Halloween Show (Halloween Party)
8:30 PM — Johnny V and Friends (Rock)
Stop Zero Pavilion
12:15 PM — PlusOne (Rock)
1:45 PM — Haven Nation (Southern Rock)
4:30 PM — Singing Sands String Band (Country)
6:15 PM — HAZM (Rock)
8:00 PM — Manic State (Metal Covers)
Stop Zero Upper Deck
12:45 PM — Emmie and the Great Host (Rock)
1:40 PM — Kwiacian (Solo Rock/Soul)
3:45 PM — Son of Hugh (Folk)
5:30 PM — Gina Barcal (Folk)
6:45 PM — Champaign Experience (Yacht Rock)
8:10 PM — Nolan Strupeck and the Sonny Boys (Bluegrass)
Sunday, September 6
Oktoberfest Stage
12:00 PM — Ed Wagner’s Brass Band (German)
2:25 PM — Tribute to Billy Foster (Jazz)
4:00 PM — The Aftermath (Rock)
5:30 PM — PT & The Cruisers (Blues Rock)
6:45 PM — Soul Steppers (Drill Team)
7:45 PM — Together Band (Motown/Funk)
Stop Zero Pavilion
12:00 PM — Playhouse (Jazz)
2:00 PM — The Nature (Rock)
3:30 PM — Rebel Noire (Jazz)
5:00 PM — Woodie & The Revelers (Hip Hop/Soul)
6:05 PM — Cousins (Punk)
7:10 PM — Stop Drop Rewind (Power Pop)
8:45 PM — Symbol of Eternal Life (Metal)
9:30 PM — Blastcap (Metal)
Stop Zero Upper Deck
1:00 PM — Evans Frassine (Solo Acoustic)
2:30 PM — Robert Rolfe Fedderson (Folk Rock)
4:20 PM — James Neary (Solo Acoustic)
5:30 PM — Leah (Solo Originals)
6:30 PM — Michael Kucharski (Solo Rock)
7:45 PM — Carrol Ave (Acoustic Rock)
Monday, September 7
Oktoberfest Stage
12:00 PM — Eddie Korosa and the Boys and Girl from Illinois (Polka)
2:15 PM — King Bee & The Stingers (Blues)
4:00 PM — Duke Tumatoe (Blues)
