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.
Join us on September 18-20, 2026!
Festival Hours:
Friday, 9/18: 5pm-11pm
Saturday, 9/19: Noon-11pm
Sunday, 9/20: 11am-5pm
Ticket Information
• Ticket prices increase on the day of the event
• Friday & Saturday Day of Event Pricing: $13
• Sunday Day of Event Pricing Remains at $6.
• Weekend Packages only sold in advance through Thursday, 9/17 at 1159pm. Weekend package price at the festival is $20.
• Children 12 and under receive free admission
Daily Ticket
Friday & Saturday
• Advance Online General Admission: $11.50 (all-in price, includes fees)
• In-Person Purchase at the Noble Center: $10.00 (no added fees)
• Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84923441/peoria-oktoberfest-peoria-peoria-riverfront?gclid=
Sunday
• Advance Online General Admission: $7.00 (all-in price, includes fees)
• In-Person Purchase at the Noble Center: $6.00 (no added fees)
• Free admission with a canned good donation until 11am
• Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/84923441/peoria-oktoberfest-peoria-peoria-riverfront?gclid=
Weekend Pass (Fri, Sat and Sunday)
• Advance Online: $19.00 (all-in price, includes fees)
• In-Person Purchase at the Noble Center: $16 (no added fees)
• Ticket Link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/10946289/peoria-oktoberfest-weekend-package-peoria-peoria-riverfront?gclid=
