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 2010, our 38th annual Oktoberfest, will be held this year on
         September 30, and October 1 & 2 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from
         11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.  The Oktoberfest attracts thousands of people to
         downtown Seymour, Indiana.    

              We are still accepting applications for Arts and Crafts Vendors. We are no longer accepting                                   applications for Food and Activity booths, as those spaces are full.

              Entries for the giant 2010 Parade, which will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.,

              are being accepted until September 17, 2010.      

             PARADE ENTRY INFORMATION:

                 For a paper entry form and info, click here or pick up form at City Hall.

                5K RUN/WALK INFORMATION:

                 To enter the Oktoberfest 5K online, please click here:

    Information will be available regarding the many 2010 contests, events, and activities                    by September 1st - please click on Events and Activities at the top of the page to go to             the event you are interested in entering, to download your form.  Entry forms are also                    available at City Hall, 300 N. Chestnut St., Seymour.

	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 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