2026 Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival presented by Employers Health

Yes! Admission is free for all ages to the Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival. If you would like to take part in the craft beer, cider & wine tasting experience at the event, you will need to purchase a ticket to take part in that experience. The ticket costs $40+ticketing fees presale and $45+ticketing fees the day of the event. Your ticket gets you 12 samples + a commemorative mug! You will have the option to purchase additional tasting tickets at the event.

Purchase a tasting ticket to experience samples of beers, ciders & wines from 16 local breweries, cideries & wineries, each featuring 3 to 5 of their best seasonal selections. Tickets cost $40+ticketing fees presale and $45+ticketing fees the day of the event and are on sale now! You will have the option to purchase additional tasting tickets at the event. Your ticket also comes with a commemorative mug for samples! Visit www.jacksonamphitheater.com for a ticketing link to get your tasting ticket today!

Yes! The Armstrong Bavarian Backyard will feature three large inflatables, games, pumpkin painting, a snack necklace making station, touch-a-truck and cornhole, all free. The Armstrong Bavarian Backyard will be open from 3pm to 7pm.

Yes! Performing on the Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater Stage:

3:30pm German Family Society Youth Dancers - check out their website and Facebook page!

4:00pm Down Und Kraut Polka Band playing all of your Oktoberfest favorites - check out their Facebook page!

7:00pm Ace Molar featuring Fox 8's Todd Meany - check out their Facebook page!

Yes! There will be many Bavarian-themed food options as well as snack tents throughout the venue, all with great food available for purchase. Check out our Facebook page for information on event food & snack vendors.

Yes! The costume contest will be at 5:30pm and the stein holding contest will be at 6:00pm. 

Costume Contest: Wear your best dirndl or lederhosen to be selected by audience participation for the best dressed!

Prize categories:

• Best-dressed adult female
• Best-dressed adult male
• Best-dressed girl
• Best-dressed boy
• Best-dressed family

Prizes for kids are sponsored by Laser Zone Belden Village, and prizes for adults are sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Stein Holding Contest: Do you have what it takes to win? Hold a one liter glass stein without dropping, bending your arm or breaking the glass! 

Win first prize for strongest female and strongest male stein holder! (Adults only, please.)

Prizes for the stein-holding contest are sponsored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Yes! Come prepared! No umbrellas, please.

Yes! While there will be picnic tables scattered throughout the grounds, if you wish to guarantee to have a seat you should bring a chair. Folding chairs of any height are welcome and smaller portable folding tables are welcomed, too. You may be asked to remove your chair from its bag upon entry.

No. No outside food or beverages may be brought into the venue, including water bottles.

Yes. The Nash Family Jackson Amphitheater concession stand will sell a very limited selection of beers, ciders and canned cocktails at our concession building if you do not wish to participate in the craft beer, cider & wine tasting experience. You cannot purchase beverages from the craft beer, cider & wine tasting booths - a tasting ticket is the only way to enjoy beverages from those vendors.

No. The only way to enjoy the beers, ciders & wines provided by the tasting ticket vendors is to purchase a tasting ticket.