Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival Presented by Employers Health

CRAFT BEER TASTING EXPERIENCE at the Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival. Age 21+. Ticket includes 10 samples + commemorative mug! The 2026 Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival, presented by Employers Health, is Saturday, September 19, 2026! This FREE family-friendly event features live music, Bavarian-themed food, contests, and the Armstrong Bavarian Backyard kid's area that features inflatables, games and crafts. Interested in our ticketed craft beer, cider & wine tasting experience? The ticketed craft beer/cider/wine tasting experience features local brews, ciders and wines that can be sampled only by purchase of a Tasting Ticket. Each Tasting Ticket includes 12 beer, cider or wine samples. Additional tasting tickets will be sold at the event. If you don't wish to purchase the craft beer/cider/wine tasting experience, a nice selection of Oktoberfest beers, ciders and other assorted adult beverages will be sold at the event. Come hungry! There will be a great selection of Bavarian- and fall-themed meals and snacks available for purchase! We will have live music all day! 3:30-4:00pm: German Family Society of Akron Youth Dancers 4:00-6:45pm: Down Und Kraut Polka Band 7:00-9:00pm: Ace Molar featuring Fox 8's Todd Meany Wear your Lederhosen or Dirndl! Compete for prizes by wearing your best Oktoberfest outfit! Visit the Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival website for complete event, venue and map information.