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Endres Manufacturing, Waunakee 802 S. Century Ave., Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597
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Seven people, some with instruments.
Madison County
(2023 Isthmus pick) Come for the music or the good eats at this annual festival benefiting Waunakee-area charities. Thursday kicks off with From Sinatra To The Sixties featuring vocalist Josh Quinn; Friday bands include Keith Stras & Polka Confetti and Pat McCurdy. The festivities continue Saturday with the blessing of the beer, a limburger cheese eating contest, a brat toss, and music by David Austin Band, Mark Croft Band and Madison County. Sunday includes beer yoga, a bake-off and polka bands led by Jeff Winard and Bob Klinger. View the full weekend schedule below, and find updats at wauktoberfest.com.
media release: Held on the Endres Manufacturing Grounds at 802 S. Century Ave., Waunakee, Wi 53597. Worried about missing the big games? There will be TVs on fest grounds for Packers viewing!
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Ten Years of Cheers Wine Tasting 5:00-10:00 PM Live music, a Wine Raffle & 50/50 Raffle! Each pour is paired with a tasty bite from local restaurants! Starting with appetizers and a welcome glass of bubbly! $65/ticket. GET TICKETS
Soft Opening Night 5:00-10:00 PM Limited food is available.
From Sinatra To The Sixties 5:30-9:30 PM "Best of Milwaukee" vocalist Josh Quinn sings "oldies" favorites from the Rat Pack through the 60s. LEARN MORE
Friday, September 13, 2024
Wauktoberfest Grounds Open 4:30-11:30 PM
Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty 4:30-7:00 PM A Wisconsin-based polka band playing a mix of music styles! LEARN MORE
The People Brothers Band 8:00-11:30 PM A unique brand of rhythm and soul featuring some of the region's most talented vocalists and musicians. LEARN MORE
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Wauktoberfest Grounds Open 11:00 AM-11 PM
2/5th’s Party Band 11:00 AM-2:30 PM 2/5th’s is rooted in Wisconsin and German Polka. LEARN MORE
Blessing of the Beer 12:50 PM
100+ Beer Taste 1:00-4:00 PM Tickets: $45 in Advance/$55 at the door. The ticket includes all-you-can-drink beer and a commemorative tasting glass!
Best Dressed “Mann, Frau & Kinder” 1:30 PM Dress In Your Favorite Lederhosen, Dirndl Dress, Or Wauktoberfest Attire For A Chance To Win Our Crowd's Favorite As Best Dressed! LEARN MORE
Limburger Cheese Eating Contest 2:45 PM Contestants shall eat their plate of Limburger cheese cubes as fast as possible. REGISTER
Copper Box 3:00-6:00 PM An unforgettable show loaded with energy and musicality! LEARN MORE
Brat Toss 4:00 PM Don’t drop your wurst! Teams of two compete to see who can throw and catch a bratwurst at the longest distance. REGISTER
Sauerkraut Eating Contest 5:00 PM Contestants shall eat their cans of sauerkraut as fast as possible! REGISTER
Madison County 7:00-11:00 PM Award winning 7-piece Country Showband based in the Midwest. LEARN MORE
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Beer Yoga 9:00 AM 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. LEARN MORE
Wauktoberfest Grounds Open 11:00 AM-5 PM
TBD 11:00 AM-1:45 PM
Bake Off Drop Off 12:00-12:30 PM Four Categories will be judged: Best Cake, Best Cookies/Bars, Best Pie. REGISTER
Bake Off Winners Announced 2:00 PM
David Austin Band 2:00-5:00 PM
Dachsund Dash 3:00 PM Dachshunds, get ready to show off your speed (and maybe your love for sausages) at the Wauktoberfest Dachshund Dash! REGISTER
Art on Main Auction 3:30 PM