While Oktoberfest doesn’t take over the entire City of Madison like it does in La Crosse, we do have our fair share of celebrations each September. Here’s a look:
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Thirsty Troll Brew Fest | Sept. 8, Mt. Horeb | How long can you hold a stein? Try the Masskrugstemmen contest. |
| Wauktoberfest | Sept. 14-16, Endres Manufacturing | You can’t resist a sauerkraut eating contest or a yodeling contest. |
| Dogtoberfest | Sept. 16, Capital Brewery | A fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society, complete with a dog costume contest. |
| VRBC Oktoberfest | Sept. 19, Quivey’s Grove | This event is put on by the Verona Road Business Coalition and features beer from Wisconsin Brewing Co. |
| Fall Beer Taste | Sept. 20, Downtown Sun Prairie | Enjoy beer and cider from 24 businesses, plus roaming entertainment, in Sun Prairie. |
| OktoBEERfest | Sept. 22, Breese Stevens Field | Surprisingly, you’ll find a wine tent at this festival. |
| Essen Haus Oktoberfest | Sept. 22, Essen Haus | Includes a brat-eating contest and a bier-drinking competition. |
| Anniversary Party | Sept. 22, Octopi Brewing | Family-friendly event with shuttle service from Breese Stevens Field |
| Quivey’s Grove Beer Fest | Sept. 29, Quivey’s Grove | Includes live music and more than 100 beers to sample. |
Tags: Fitchburg, Middleton, near east, Sun Prairie, Waunakee
