Experience the irresistible charm of oompah bands and the joyful clinking of steins as we celebrate againt in 2026!

Enjoy the sounds and tastes of Baraboo Oktoberfest as this ethnic festival brings bands, beers, and games to the Circus World grounds Saturday, September 19th.

Live bands, pretzels, traditional pub contests, and local brews will take over the historic site for the afternoon and evening. It’s a perfect fit, as the Ringlings – and so many other circus impresarios – have German roots.

Celebrate the onset of autumn and enjoy that happy feeling Bavarians call gemutlichkeit!

Previous Fest Masters:

2022 - Darren Hornby & Bobbie Coons

2023 - Mike & Bonnie Palm

2024 - Jackie & Matt Jurvelin

2025 - Pete and Rebecca Oettinger

2026 Fest Masters

To Be Announced

Presenting Sponsor

Headliner - Mike Schneider Band

The Mike Schneider Band has been entertaining audiences throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio since 1996. Since that time, Mike and his band have been nominated for 24 polka awards from five separate organizations. In 2009, they took home the Band of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame after eight nominations in the category since 1998. Mike also holds the honor of being one of the youngest people ever inducted into the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame at the age of 18 in 1997.