Enjoy Two Days of Oktoberfest Festivities!

One of the biggest and most anticipated events at Ruttger’s returns: Oktoberfest! Ruttger’s 38th Annual Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, and this year’s weekend lineup of activities and events is one you’ll be talking about until next year.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 18

Arts & Crafts Fair
12:00-5:00 pm
Over 150 booths located outside & inside the main lodge.
Specials at Auntie M's, Ann's Bay Lake Boutique, Bay Lake Boutique, The Garage, The Fine Line Salon & Spa.

Ski’s Mobile Petting Zoo (NEW!)
12:00-5:00 pm
Located East side cabin circle.

Picknick
12:00-5:00 pm
Located in the main parking area

Entertainment Tent‍
Bingo
1:15-2:15 pm, 2:30-3:30 pm, & 3:45-4:45 pm

Joey Johnson Band (NEW!)
5:00-7:00 pm

Bear Pine Bar Tent
12:00-9:00 pm
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Northwoods DJ from 6:00-9:00 pm
Located near the Fine Line Salon on old Hwy 6

Helicopter Tours
11:00 am-5:00 pm
$50/person, call 425-263-2379 to reserve your time.

Oktoberfest German Buffet @ Ruby's
5:00-8:00 pm
$40/adult $19 kids (5-12) under 5 Free.
‍(RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, call 800-450-4545)
Music by Bay Lake Musikers

Saturday, October 19

Breakfast Buffet at Ruby’s
7:00-10:00 am
Reservations are not required.

Picknick
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Located in the main parking area.

Arts & Crafts Fair
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Crafters and specials continue.

Ski’s Mobile Petting Zoo (NEW!)
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Located East side cabin circle.

Helicopter Tours
9:00 am-5:00 pm
$50/person, call 425-263-2379 to reserve your time.

Bear Pine Bar Tent
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Stein Holding Contest
10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm

Musikalische Unterhaltung (Musical Entertainment)‍

• 10:45-11:00 am - Concord Singers
• 11:00 am-3:30 pm - Narren of New Ulm
• 11:00 am - Tapping of the Keg
• 11:15 am-12:00 pm - Concord Singers
• 12:00-12:45 pm - Joey Johnson Band
• 12:45-1:15 pm - Intermission
• 1:15-2:15 pm - Joey Johnson Band
• 2:30-3:30 pm - Concord Singers
• 3:45-5:00 pm - Joey Johnson Band

Oktoberfest German Buffet @ Ruby's
5:00-8:00 pm
$40/adult $19 kids (5-12) under 5 Free
(RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, call 800-450-4545)
Music by Bay Lake Musikers

Sunday, October 19

Breakfast Buffet at Ruby’s
7:00-10:00 am
‍Reservations are not required

Schedules are tentative. Entertainment and activities may be changed or canceled. Please check here for the latest information.
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Parking & shuttle service will be available from 12:00-7:30 pm Friday and 9:00 am-6:30 pm on Saturday at the Lions Field, 1/4 mile north of Ruttger’s on Hwy 6.

Limited disability parking available across from the main lodge on Tame Fish Lake Road.