Oktoberfest In Lehigh Valley
German Food, Live Music, and Family Fun
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 & Oct. 7-9, 2022
PNC Plaza (645 E. First Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015)
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(Stay tuned for details; below is from 2021) The oom-pahs and bratwurst are back! Now in its 12th year, Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport will be held September 30-October 2 & October 7-9, 2022 at SteelStacks. Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2022 features authentic German food and beer, live music, as well as attractions like the popular (and very silly) dachshund races, and activities for kids. Gather at the Oktoberfest Arena at PNC Plaza and at four Biergartens featuring unique themes and entertainment.
Eats & Drinks
Sample beer at four Biergartens across the festival which include Hofbräu Biergarten, Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten, Penn Beverage Biergarten, Yuengling Biergarten. Try everything from your favorite Yuengling Lager and Dogfish Head Punkin Ale to Deschutes Black Butte Porter and Hofbräu Oktoberfest. Peruse a full list of beers on tap.
Enjoy a variety of food from traditional German brats at Karl Ehmer with some Heidi's Strudel to items from Heaven on a Bun and Waffle de Lys.
Pierogipalooza: Saturday, October 2
Sample creative pierogis across the SteelStacks campus during Oktoberfest! During this unique dining experience, try everything from a jalapeno popper pierogi to a Philly cheesesteak pierogi; or a sweet potato pie pierogi and a maple and marshmallow pierogi.
Pierogo Passports: Purchase a passport for $20 in advance online or $23 the day of the event. A passport unlocks your choice of any six pierogis. Pierogis can be purchased without a passport for $4 each.
Hasselhoff-off
October 1 at 7 p.m.
Nothing can dampen Germany's love for the greatest performer of all history, David Hasselhoff. We return to find the best David Hasselhoff impersonator and costumes in the land, complete with the slow-motion beach run (Baywatch inspired)!
Wiener Dog Parade & Races at Oktoberfest Arena
Wiener Dog Parade: October 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 12:30 p.m.
Wiener Dog Races: October 2 & 9 at 1:30, 3, & 4:30 p.m., October 3 at 1:30 & 3 p.m., October 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Everyone loves the dachshunds at Oktoberfest. This year, these loveable dogs will strut their stuff in a parade, as well as run their behinds off in the highly anticipated Wiener dog races! Registration for participants of the parades begins at 12 p.m. for that day's parade. Registration for the Weiner Dog races begins 30 mins prior to the race start time.
The Pennsylvania State Stein Holding Championship
The U.S. Steinholding Association and ArtsQuest have made it official—this year's stein holding event is THE official Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship. Winners take home $500.
Interested in participating? Check out the qualification requirements here.
Karaoke
Friday, October 1 & 8 at 9 p.m.
Get ready to sing unabashedly at Oktoberfest Karaoke, hosted by Royal and Ellen—popular hosts of karoke events in Lehigh Valley (Diamonz, the former Stonewall, Silk Lounge at Allentown Brew Works, and more.)
Schedule of Oktober-festivities
Friday, October 1 (Opens at 5 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
5-10 p.m. | Polkadelphia
7:30-8:45 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
Hofbräu Biergarten
6:30-8 p.m. | Dina Hall Band
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
8-10 p.m.| CC Coletti Band
Penn Beverage Biergarten
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Zaire
Yuengling Biergarten
6:30-8 p.m.| Wig Party
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
7-9 p.m. | Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience
Oktoberfest Arena
7 p.m. | The Hasselhoff-Off
9 p.m. | Oktoberfest Karaoke
Saturday, October 2 (Opens at 12 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
12-8 p.m. | Polkadelphia
12-5:30 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
12-6:30 p.m. | GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler
12-6 p.m. | Auerhahn Schuhplatter Verein
Hofbräu Biergarten
3-4 | Muddy Ruckus
4:30-5:30 p.m. | Muddy Ruckus
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | Pepperwine
5:30-7 p.m. | SlideWinder Blues Band
8-9 p.m. | Heavy Mayo
Penn Beverage Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | Stacy Gabel
6-7 | Aiden Bloomfield Band
8-9 p.m. | Schutzengiggles Oompah Band
Yuengling Biergarten
12-1:30 p.m.| Steve Brosky Trio
7-8 p.m.| Hydraulic Lime
9-10 p.m.| Tavern Tan
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6-8 p.m. | The Discoteks
Oktoberfest Arena
12:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Parade
1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
6:30 p.m. | Flame Nouveau
8:30 p.m. | Dragtoberfest
Sunday, October 3 (Opens at 12 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
12-8 p.m. | Polkadelphia
12-5 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
12-4 p.m. | GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler
12-6 p.m. | Auerhahn Schuhplatter Verein
Hofbräu Biergarten
12-1:30 | Swamp Guard
3-4 p.m. | Joe Miralles Duo
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
4:30-6 p.m. | DMC Duo
Penn Beverage Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | Smooth Retsina Glow
Yuengling Biergarten
12-1:30 p.m.| Schutzengiggles Oompah Band
3-4 p.m.| Melody Cruz
Oktoberfest Arena
12:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Parade
1:30 and 3 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
5 p.m. | The Pennsylvania State Stein Holding Championship Semi-finals
produced in partnership with the US Steinholding Association
Friday, October 8 (Opens at 5 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
5-10 p.m. | Polkadelphia
7:30-8:45 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
Hofbräu Biergarten
6:30-8 p.m. | Life After Dead
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
8-10 p.m. | Stefanie Johnson Band
Penn Beverage Biergarten
5:30-6:30 p.m. | Kendal Conrad
Yuengling Biergarten:
6:30-8 p.m. | Billy Bauer and Chris Lorenzetti
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
7-9 p.m. | Renaissance Orchestra
Oktoberfest Arena
7 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tourney
9 p.m. | Oktoberfest Karaoke
Saturday, October 9 (Opens at 12 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
12-8 p.m. | Polkadelphia
12-6:30 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
12-6:15 p.m. | GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler
12-4 p.m. | United German Hungarians
Hofbräu Biergarten
3-4 | Big Bone Daddy
4:30-5:30 | Big Bone Daddy
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | John Stevens Polka Band
5:30-7 p.m. | Alex Radus Trio
8-9 p.m. | This Way to the Egress
Penn Beverage Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | aGirl & aGuy
6-7 p.m. | Starting Tomorrow
8-9 p.m. | Starting Tomorrow
Yuengling Biergarten:
12-1:30 p.m. | The ColourSound
7-8 p.m. | Will Kiss Band
9-10 p.m. | The Wonton Soups
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
6-8 p.m. | TBD
Oktoberfest Arena
12:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Parade
1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
8:30 p.m. | Dragtoberfest
Sunday, October 10 (Opens at 12 p.m.)
PNC Plaza
12-8 p.m. | Polkadelphia
12-6 p.m. | GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers
12-6 p.m. | GTEV D’Lustigen Isartaler
Hofbräu Biergarten
12-1:30 p.m. | All the King’s Men: A Jolly Joe Timmer Tribute
3-4 p.m. | The BriTles
Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten
2-3 p.m. | Ricky and the Rebels
4:30-6 p.m. | Honey & Nutz
Penn Beverage Biergarten
1:30-3 p.m. | Pentley Holmes
4:30-5:30 p.m. | The Castaway Band
Yuengling Biergarten
12-1:30 p.m.| The Moondogs
3-4 p.m.| John Stevens Polka Band
Oktoberfest Arena
12:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Parade
1:30 p.m. | The Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races
3 p.m. | The Pennsylvania State Stein Holding Championship
produced in partnership with the US Steinholding Association