Oktoberfest – La Crosse, Wisconsin

Oktoberfest, USA is an annual celebration held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States, usually on the final week of September and into the beginning of October. It is one of the largest, and longest running Oktoberfest celebrations in the Midwestern United States. The celebration was first held in 1961, and today draws crowds of up to 150,000 people annually.

The festival celebrates the city's brewing tradition and German heritage. Fest-goers often wear Bavarian dirndls and lederhosen, and German-American polka is common. The celebration is marked by several annual events, including parades, balls, pageants, and concerts.