SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2025
Endres Manufacturing Grounds
802 S. Century Ave. Waunakee, WI
Endres Manufacturing Grounds
802 S. Century Ave. Waunakee, WI
BLESSING OF THE BEER - 12:50 PM
TASTING - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
“Another of Wisconsin’s Germanic-inspired festivals, Wauktoberfest comes to the village of Waunakee each year, never failing to deliver a whole host of amusement. There’s authentic, top notch German food, live music, and several quirky German-themed competitions including Sauerkraut eating, the Dachshund Dash, and the Frau Carry. Despite the presence of Teutonic booze, kids are at the heart of the action too, with inflatables, pumpkin decorating, a vendor fair, and more for them to enjoy.”
Enjoy polka dancing on a wooden dance floor!
Watch Waunakee Football, Badger, and Packer games on TVs throughout the festival grounds!
Indulge in a tasting experience featuring delicious pairings of wines with bites from local restaurants. $65/ticket.
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Limited food menu.
"Best of Milwaukee" vocalist Josh Quinn sings "oldies" favorites from the Rat Pack through the 60s.
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There's no need for a jukebox when you have Josh! Make any request, and he sings it! It's a party every time!
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Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty play a variety of music, including polkas, waltzes, big band, country, older rock, Latin, and many specialty songs.
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VO5 is a Madison-based band that will have you on the dance floor!
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2/5th’s is rooted in Wisconsin and German Polka.
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Enjoy traditional Swiss music with alphorn blowers!
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Tickets: $45 in Advance/$55 at the door.
The ticket includes all-you-can-drink beer and a commemorative tasting glass!
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Dress In Your Favorite Lederhosen, Dirndl Dress, Or Wauktoberfest Attire For A Chance To Win Our Crowd's Favorite As Best Dressed!
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Contestants shall eat their plate of Limburger cheese cubes as fast as possible.
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Polka, Rock, Blues! Playing familiar songs with a twist in a multi-genre accord.
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Don’t drop your wurst! Teams of two compete to see who can throw and catch a bratwurst at the longest distance.
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Contestants shall eat their cans of sauerkraut as fast as possible!
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Award winning 7-piece Country Showband based in the Midwest.
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Beer Yoga is 1 hour of yoga and a choice of a Wautoberfest seasonal brew or premium root beer. No experience or skills necessary, just an interest in combining the joy of drinking beer with the mindfulness of yoga.
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A fun 5K Run/Walk for the whole family!
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The Gary Beal Band has been entertaining around Southern Wisconsin for over 40 years.
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Four Categories will be judged: Best Cake, Best Cookies/Bars, Best Pie.
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Brown Paws Dog Rescue invites you to meet adoptable pups and enjoy dog demonstrations near the goat park.
Dachshunds, get ready to show off your speed (and maybe your love for sausages) at the Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash!
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If you would like to donate or have already committed, please use the link below OR mail checks payable to:
Waunakee Community Foundation
715 Westbridge Trail, Waunakee, WI 53597
Waunakee Community Foundation, Lions Club, Waunakee Rotary, Knight of Columbus, Waunahops, Waunakee High School Pay it Forward Club, Waunakee High School Cheer Team, & Waunakee Area Soccer Club
Photography by Ashley Hicks Media Co.
