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Oktoberfest | Iowa City
Oktoberfest | Iowa City took place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT) at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Iowa City, IA.
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Attendees enjoy pretzel necklaces, brewery tours with head brewer Ophelia, and dog races at Big Grove. Visitors also watch stein-holding competitions and view games on the big screen throughout the day.
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Oktoberfest @ Big Grove Iowa City! 🥨 𝐎𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍: 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 🍺 September 19th @ Big Grove Iowa City Get ready for a day of big bites, heavy lifts, and fast paws! Here is what’s happening and when: • 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Pretzel Necklace Station Craft your ultimate edible accessory so you never drink on an empty stomach. • 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | Brewery Discover - Meet our head brewer, Ophelia, and get a chance to take a peak inside the Oktoberfest brewing! Smell some hops, lift some grain bags, look closely at our brewer's tools, and maybe do a science experiment! Fun for kids and adults! • 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌| The Great Wiener Dog Races All dogs welcome! Cheering encouraged. - First: Small Weenies (under 20 lbs) - Immediately Following: Large Weenies (over 20 lbs) • 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | Stein Holding Competitions Test your muscle and willpower! - First: Kids & Under 21 Root Beer Hold - Immediately Following: Adult Stein Hold • 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | Game Time Stick around as we kick back and turn our attention to the big screen! Tag your crew, bring the pups, and come hungry! Who’s taking home a trophy? 👇
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Details
- When
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM (CDT)
- Where
- Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
- Address
- 1225 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- 110/festival or fair
Questions
- When was Oktoberfest | Iowa City?
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT.
- Where was Oktoberfest | Iowa City?
- Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 1225 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240, Iowa City, IA.
