Attendees are certainly welcome to drive their golf carts to Oktoberfest, but no vehicles or UTVs are allowed in the festival grounds at Frontier Park.

Yes you can bring in bottled water, we want you to stay hydrated! Other outside drinks such as alcohol are not allowed.

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE FESTIVAL.

Likewise, you are not permitted to take your alcoholic beverage with you when leaving the festival.

You may bring your own chair to sit on in the open field. However, personal chairs are NOT PERMITTED inside any Entertainment Tent.

The First Aid Station is located next to the Info Booth by the Katy Depot.

Yes. Come see us at the Info Booth next to the Katy Depot. Or email us at info@saintcharlesoktoberfest.com. Any items not claimed will be donated 60 days after the festival.

Bring your ticket or use the app and check in at the Schlafly VIP Lounge.  All VIP guests must be 21+ years of age and show a valid form of ID.

View the VIP tent on The Map

St. Charles has an abundance of free visitor parking. Parallel parking is available along most streets including Main Street, Riverside Drive, and Second Street in the historic districts. There are also several large parking lots AND FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE from EPC off of Hwy 70 in Cave Springs at Exit 225 in St. Charles and from Life Storage off of Hwy 70 located between Zumbehl at Exit 227 and First Capitol/Hwy 94 at Exit 228 in St. Charles.

Of course!  You can bring a stein from last year or even ten years ago.  It’s always fun to see our previous steins.

You can learn more about the race & register here.

You can learn more about the Wiener Takes All race, & register your pup here!

The question is asked every year, and the answer is marriage. Royal marriage.

The first Oktoberfest was held in October 1810 in Munich, Germany, in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese. The celebration lasted a full week. Over several years, the festival expanded to several weeks.  Because Bavaria tends to get chilly in October, the festival was moved forward into September. To this day, Bavaria’s three week Oktoberfest begins in September and ends the first Sunday in October.

St. Charles City Parks Ordinance states that dogs are not allowed in Frontier Park during Special Events 🙁 Dogs that are participating in the WIENER TAKES ALL Event may be in the park on Sunday, September 29th. You must purchase a bracelet in order to be in the park with your dog. Bracelets are only valid Sunday, September 29th from 11am – 5pm. However, please keep in mind that lots of people and children and loud noises will be in the park as well. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF YOUR DOG!!!

If you are looking for a park to let your pooch run free, check out DuSable Park on the north side of St. Charles.  See the website here.

There are several reasons we require the purchase of a wrist band for adult beverages.

• Fundraising - The proceeds from beer bracelets contribute to raising funds for non-profit organizations, supporting their various causes and initiatives.
• Festival Costs - These fees help cover the overall costs of organizing and running the festival, including permits, equipment, entertainment, and other logistical expenses.
• Age Verification - Designating volunteers to check IDs ensures that only those 21 and older can purchase alcohol, complying with legal requirements and promoting responsible drinking.

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This structure allows the festival to be both a fun event and a successful fundraiser for the community.

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You can purchase bracelets at any of the designated booths marked by large flags.