Don’t miss out on the 50th Annual Oktoberfest in Columbus Ohio! It will be held on September 25th, 26th and 27th at the Ohio Expo Center/ Ohio State Fairgrounds. There’s no better way to spend the weekend then by enjoying some delicious food, craft beer and awesome entertainment! Make no mistake admission is FREE! The Expo Center offers many historic century-old pavilions. These authentically styled facilities offer 100,000 square feet of space. So there’s plenty of room to roam around and enjoy the fun atmosphere that Oktoberfest brings. Rain or shine, Oktoberfest offers music, events, and shows all weekend long. Don’t forget to bring the kids, there will be tons of fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Sit back and enjoy Schmidt’s famous jumbo cream puff or sink your teeth into some of their delicious Frankfurter sausages. To top it all off wash it down than with a cold, locally brewed craft beer as you walk around and check out what this historical city has to offer!

Brief History:

The Columbus Oktoberfest was originated in Schiller Park, later moved to the Ohio Expo Center and set up multiple sites throughout the German Village for several years. In 2009, the German Village Society voted to cancel Oktoberfest due to the lack of profitability and inclement weather conditions.

The Schmidt family graciously stepped in on behalf of Oktoberfest and with the help of the Ohio Expo Center and the Cox family they were able to produce an outstanding Oktoberfest which exceeded the expectations of the villagers and exceeded the attendance more than ever before to 35,000 throughout the three-day event!

Dates and Times:

Oktoberfest will be held on Friday the 25th from 5:00 pm-12:00 Midnight, Saturday the 26th from 12:00 pm- 12 Midnight, and Sunday the 27th from 12:00 Noon- 8:00 pm.

Directions:

From the North or South-
Take I-71 to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.

From the West-
Take I-70 East to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.

From the East-
Take I-70 West to I-71 North. Take I-71 North to 17th Avenue/Exit 111. Signs and parking attendants will direct guests to the proper parking areas.