Peoria Oktoberfest

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GERMAN AMERICAN CENTRAL SOCIETY AND PEORIA PARK DISTRICT PRESENT PEORIA OKTOBERFEST ON THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT FRI, SEPT 18 - SUN, SEPT 20, 2026 PEORIA RIVERFRONT, PEORIA, ILLINOIS FRI, SEPT 18: 5 PM - 11 PM SAT, SEPT 19: 12 PM - 11 PM SUN, SEPT 20: 11 AM - 5 PM All tickets are general admission. Ticket prices will increase by $3 on the day of the event (except on Sunday). Children 12 and under receive free admission. **Weekend packages are only available in advance through Thurs, Sept 17** ADVANCE TICKETS (ONLINE ALL-IN PRICING / INCLUDES FEES): $11.50 FRI AND SAT / $7.00 SUN - $19.00 WEEKEND PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE ADVANCE TICKETS (PURCHASE IN-PERSON @ NOBLE CENTER): $10 FRI AND SAT / $6 SUN - $16 WEEKEND PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE Willkommen to Central Illinois’ Biggest and Best Fest! This year’s festival has all your favorites with a few new things to put some guten in your tag! The Peoria Park District and German-American Central Society united their efforts in 1996 to bring the first of the “signature events” planned for the RiverFront. Peoria’s Oktoberfest” is the Midwestern equivalent of the Munich Oktoberfest. This three-day event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Do not miss the talented German bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendors and much more! Put on your authentic German attire and head down to the RiverFront for a true cultural experience. Get more information at www.oktoberfestpeoria.com.