Willkommen! ("Welcome!") Whether you come for shopping, food or fun, you will find something to enjoy at the Seymour, Indiana Oktoberfest. Admission is free!

Oktoberfest 2009, our 37th annual Oktoberfest, will be held this year on October 1, 2 and 3 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.  The Oktoberfest Board of Directors has been working hard since last year's festival closed to get ready for the 2009 festival that attracts thousands of people to downtown Seymour, Indiana.    

We are now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts Vendors, Food and Activity Booth Vendors, and entries for the giant 2009 Parade, which will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

Click here for a 2009 parade entry form.

Art and Craft Vendors who are interested in participating may download an application form which includes all rules and regulations by clicking here.   Click here for an Arts/Crafts application.

Space for food booths and activity booths are in great demand. Vendors are invited back each year as long as they follow the rules we have established, and many vendors return every year.  There is a limited amount of space for new booths, and due to the many inquiries we get for spaces for food or activity booths, we can only accept a limited number of applicants for new booths in 2009.  We do try to limit the different kinds of products, so that we will have a variety of different foods to offer to Oktoberfest visitors.  Please e-mail the information regarding your booth products and size requiements to info@seymouroktoberfest.com, and you will be contacted if there is room for your booth.

Information will be available regarding the 2009 contests, events, and activities the first week in September, along with entry forms for each contest. 

2008 Prince - Jackson Nay and 2008 Princess - Brooklyn Bradley

	Eat, Drink . . . and Enjoy! Each of our food locations is a new temptation for your taste buds -- fun food for every appetite. And, a great selection of beverages. Food booths line the city streets, each laden with rich, delicious treats beckoning festival visitors. Be sure to try the Bavarian treats and other ethnic foods that highlight the Oktoberfest tradition.
	Let's Go Shopping Collectibles, crafts, fine arts, one-of-a-kind items (and always a surprise or two) are all in the Oktoberfest exhibitor areas. Festival patrons are also encouraged to browse by the First Methodist Church, located at 3rd and Ewing Streets, adjacent to the downtown area of the Oktoberfest, which holds a flea market each year.  This huge flea market is always a favorite for those coming to the Oktoberfest.
	Entertainment & Activities The Seymour Oktoberfest has everything you're looking for! From hot air balloon races and a festive parade -- to a large flea market and clowns, there's something for everyone to enjoy. If you're looking for a high-energy experience, you'll enjoy the 5k Walk/Run/Wheelchair race, the talent contest and German bands that are scheduled to perform nightly throughout the festival, and sign up for the Polka and Chicken Dance competition on Saturday evening.  Or, enter the brat-eating contest and win money for yourself and your favorite charity.   For a quieter time, check out the baking contest, windows decorated for the festivities and the baby contest. The Oktoberfest also features free entertainment nightly on all three stages.
	Just for Kids Kids and families enjoy the fun at the Seymour Oktoberfest. Free arts & crafts, entertainment and carnival rides for the young and young at heart. Parents who attend the Oktoberfest should plan to bring their children to One Chamber Square (re-named One Kids Square – Kinderplatz Nummer Eins’ during the Oktoberfest).  Activities, including crafts, sing-a-longs, storytelling, coloring,  and character appearances are featured in the area.

Please note: No Pets Allowed in the Festival Area