F.A.Q.

General Event Information

Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

College Avenue is closed from S. Lawe St. to State St.

No alcohol sales will be completed without an alcohol wristband, available at wristband booths up and down the avenue.

Water and other non-alcoholic beverages are available from food vendors.

All Uber, Lyft, and cab rides will complete pick-ups and drop-offs on Washington Ave. between N. Appleton St. and N. Oneida St.

First Aid/Lost & Found

FIRST AID LOCATIONS:

  • Family Fun Area
  • Corner of Appleton St. and College Ave.
  • Mobile Gold Cross units on bikes will be going up and down the avenue; please stop them if you need assistance
  • Fire and EMS will have ambulances on Drew St., Appleton St., and Walnut St.

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1

LOST AND FOUND:

  • Please report lost or found items to Headquarters(located in the Appleton Downtown, Inc. office inside the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel).
  • Lost people should reunite at headquarters.
  • All lost IDs will be turned over to the Appleton Police Department at the end of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wristbands are $5 and needed to purchase tickets to get beer at the Octoberfest bars.

Please note that wristband and beer ticket sales end at 5 p.m. Beer service end at 5:30 p.m. No drinks will be poured after that time.

DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM:

» Must be 21

» Sign up at wristband booths

» For $5, receive a white “Enjoy Responsibly” wristband

» Wristband makes you eligible for free Michelob Ultra Zero at all beer stands

No. We have a “no solicitation” policy in place for both days that prohibits this; the policy includes food and arts/crafts vendors as well. However, we do offer numerous sponsorships opportunities for any business interested in promotional opportunities. Email ebroten@foxcitieschamber.com for more details.

License to Cruise will kick off Appleton’s Octoberfest on Friday, Sept. 26, from 3-9 p.m. Over 400 other classic cars will be lined down College Avenue, plus there is an indoor car show at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. 

For additional License to Cruise FAQs visit https://octoberfestonline.org/license-to-cruise/  

Octoberfest will get under way with the traditional Spaten beer toast at the Houdini Plaza stage at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 27. The ceremonial toast is a tribute to the annual ritual Spaten keg beer tapping at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

Wristband and beer tickets sales end at 5 p.m. Beer service end at 5:30 p.m. Vendors shut down and the Ave. starts clearing out at 6 p.m.

This area is open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, during Octoberfest. We have a great lineup of entertainment and activities for kids. See the schedule here https://octoberfestonline.org/family-fun-area/ 

License to Cruise has two bands playing on Friday night in Houdini Plaza. 

Octoberfest has five stages and bands playing throughout the day. Visit https://octoberfestonline.org/music/ for specific band and stage schedules.

Visit our web site for a full list of beers being served at Octoberfest. Seltzer will also be available.  https://octoberfestonline.org/beer-and-food/  

Yes, we still have sponsorship opportunities available. For more information email ebroten@foxcc.net. 

Per City of Appleton Ordinance, NO pets are allowed. Sec. 10-47. Animals at special events prohibited. (a) Animals are prohibited on public property located within the Downtown District (Richmond Street to Drew Street/south side of Lawrence Street to north side of Washington Street) on the following special event days: Flag Day Parade, License to Cruise, Octoberfest, Christmas Parade, and any day that a planned/permitted special event would close one or more blocks within the Downtown District to normal use or traffic, except by written permission from the event permit holder for special activities in accordance with the event. 

Skateboards are not allowed as it is an ordinance violation to ride skateboards in the downtown area. We ask that you not ride any e-bikes or bicycles through Octoberfest, as this can interfere with crowd control and the enjoyment of other event attendees. Please park all bikes somewhere safe and out of the way before entering the Ave.