2026 New Ulm Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest in New Ulm, Minnesota is sure to entertain and provide activities to delight the whole family. This traditional festival is modeled after one of the world’s largest celebrations, held each year for several centuries in Munich, Germany.
Downtown activities held on Saturday include hometown bands, Horse-Drawn Trolley rides, authentic specialty shops, food vendors and of course the Schell’s Beer Wagon.
Date is October 10th, 2026.
2026 Schell’s Bockfest
Ranked #1 for ‘Things you have to do in a Minnesota Winter” by the Star Tribune. Polka bands, DJ’s, fire pits, and incredible food abounds in addition to the frothy Bock beer brewed by the geniuses at Schell’s Brewery.
Thousands of festers gather to signal the upcoming spring months by enjoying Bock Beer, bratwursts, pretzels and the comradery of being with their friends, families and new found kinships.
Date is March 7th, 2026.
Serving the Twin Cities Area since 2005
MNBeerBus was a unique service in the Minneapolis and Mankato areas that began by transporting fun loving riders from Mankato to New Ulm for their annual Bockfest event. We started in 2005 and have improved every year since.