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The Volga German Oktoberfest in Hays boasts a wide range of traditional food, music, & drink.  As always the festival coincides with homecoming weekend at Fort Hays State University.

The Volga German Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of the German Russians of Ellis County. It is held at Municipal Park on the Friday of FHSU’s Homecoming Weekend. The festival includes various activities & booths that provide food, crafts, beer, & musical entertainment. The Volga German Society, established in 1974, promotes the heritage of the German immigrants through the annual Oktoberfest.

SATURDAY EVENTS:

11 AM FHSU Homecoming Parade

11:45 AM Oktoberfest Day 2 Welcome

1:30 PM World's Largest Bierock

12 PM *Cornhole Tournament

FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES:

11 AM-6 PM Bounce Houses* Saturday ONLY

1-4 PM Jammin Randy

2 PM German Freeze Game

3 PM Pumpkin Pass

4 PM Pumpkin Rolling Contest

6 PM Oktoberfest 2023 Close

FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT:

Joe Dolezal Band

Karl Meis Band

Rice County Line