Last year saw the return of most of the local Oktoberfest celebrations. This year, several have changed weekends, and Sept. 24 is going to be a busy day of drinking. Here’s a look at the Madison, WI-area Oktoberfest events this month:
| Event | When, where | Of Note |
| Thirsty Troll Brew Fest | Sept. 10, Mt. Horeb | How long can you hold a stein? Try the Masskrugstemmen contest. Try more than 120 beers from 30 brewers. |
| Puptoberfest | Sept. 11, Wisconsin Brewing Co. | An event to support OccuPaws Guide Dogs, with craft vendors and live music. |
| Wauktoberfest | Sept. 16-18, Endres Manufacturing | You can’t resist a sauerkraut-eating contest or a brat toss. Plus, tons of live music. |
| Grumpy Troll Oktoberfest | Sept. 16-18, Grumpy Troll | Features live music, activities for kids, food carts and a tapping of the keg. |
| Full Mile Oktoberfest | Sept. 17, Full Mile Beer Co. | Includes live music and the release of two beers. |
| Essen Haus Oktoberfest | Sept. 24, Essen Haus | An indoor and outdoor party with live polka music, games and contests. |
| Fall Beer Taste | Sept. 24, Downtown Sun Prairie | Enjoy 3-oz. samples of beer and cider from more than 20 participating businesses in downtown Sun Prairie. |
| Hometown Brewdown | Sept. 24, Verona | Formerly held in July, the event includes tailgate games, live music and more than 50 breweries. Benefits Verona youth hockey. |
| Capital Brewery Oktoberfest | Sept. 24, Capital Brewery | Replaces the former Dogtoberfest event. Has live music and activities, including a stein-holding competition. |
| OktoBEERfest | Breese Stevens Field | Not taking place |
| Beer Tasting Bonanza | Quivey’s Grove | Not taking place |
Tags: downtown, Middleton, Mt. Horeb, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee
