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THE CINCINNATI DONAUSCHWABEN SOCIETY CELEBRATES IT’S 34th ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR IN COLERAIN TOWNSHIP! OKTOBER 2-4, 2026

While the Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is not the biggest Oktoberfest in Cincinnati it is with no doubt the most authentic. The 3-day festival is the only Oktoberfest that is actually held in Oktober in the Cincinnati area and offers: over 35 imported and domestic beers on draft (including favorites such as Hofbräuhaus, Warsteiner and Paulaner), pit-roasted Bavarian pig and chicken, homemade German sausage, stuffed cabbage, goulash with Spätzle (noodles), homemade tortes and pastries, funnel cakes, goetta, and so much more.

The festival officially kicks off on Saturday afternoon during the Oktoberfest Opening Ceremony, featuring the colorful “Trachten Parade” with over 150 participants dressed in authentic German costumes. Make sure not to miss performances by the Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups, George Fraundorfer’s Log Sawing Contest and chances to win the infamous wagon of cheer.

The Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is a family-friendly festival. The kids-friendly Kinderplatz area has games and other activities along with a playground to enjoy.

Come early to enjoy the 17th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest Car Show on Sunday, October 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Registration time for both American and European automobiles is from 10:00am -12:00pm with a registration fee of $20.00. The car show awards will be announced at 3:00 PM. For car show information and registration contact John Weissmann at (513) 615-2665.

The 34th Annual Donauschwaben Oktoberfest is the first weekend in Oktober located at the Donauschwaben Park, 4290 Dry Ridge Road in Colerain Township (I-275 and Colerain Ave, behind the Lowe’s). The festival starts Friday Oktober 2nd from 5:30pm-11:00pm, Saturday Oktober 3rd from 1:00pm-11:00pm, and Sunday, Oktober 4th from 10:00am-8:00pm. Onsite and convenient shuttle parking from ABC Daycare, Saint John Dry Ridge School is available Friday, Saturday an Sunday. We added Colerain Elementary School, 4850 Poole Rd. for shuttle parking on Friday and Saturday ONLY. Event admission is $5.00 per person.

For a complete schedule of events, more information on Oktoberfest and other Donauschwaben events, like the Official Cincinnati Donauschwaben page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1BtEaGeXp4/