The Kläberheads

Cincinnati’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest.

The Germania Society of Cincinnati held our first Oktoberfest in 1971, the first in the Cincinnati region.

Join us this August and stroll the beautiful Germania Park grounds surrounded by nature while enjoying traditional food, drink, and entertainment.

Our Oktoberfest features traditional German food, live German music all weekend, dancing, and fun for the whole family. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the traditional beer mug-sliding contest, as well as steinholding (Masskrugstemmen) competitions. Kids can frolic on our playground and amuse themselves with FREE interactive inflatable attractions. We also offer a wide variety of imported German merchandise and gifts, including Steins, Trachten, and more.

Come share the Gemütlichkeit!

The mission of Cleveland Oktoberfest is to promote and support the arts by conducting live musical and artistic cultural performances for the general public. This serves to preserve, promote and perpetuate European Heritage within the Cleveland area, while at once advancing and fostering education and general awareness. Numerous charitable groups and organizations benefit from Cleveland Oktoberfest, including:

Civic groups such as the Berea Kiwanis, Berea Rotary Foundation, and MCE Boosters Many charitable children & adult cultural dance and musical groups Rainbow Babies Children’s Hospital main campus & St. John’s Westshore Hospital’s new Rainbow Babies Unit Special needs youth groups including the Rainey Musical Institute, Camp Imagine, and the Children’s Achievement Center

The mission of Cleveland Oktoberfest is to promote and support the arts by conducting live musical and artistic cultural performances for the general public. This serves to preserve, promote and perpetuate European Heritage within the Cleveland area, while at once advancing and fostering education and general awareness. Numerous charitable groups and organizations benefit from Cleveland Oktoberfest, including:

Civic groups such as the Berea Kiwanis, Berea Rotary Foundation, and MCE Boosters Many charitable children & adult cultural dance and musical groups Rainbow Babies Children’s Hospital main campus & St. John’s Westshore Hospital’s new Rainbow Babies Unit Special needs youth groups including the Rainey Musical Institute, Camp Imagine, and the Children’s Achievement Center.

Oktoberfest in Springboro is one of the premier events held each fall the entire family can enjoy. Produced by the United Church of Christ, the festival allows for a number of local charities to benefit. Authentic German food, biers and wines are enjoyed by all — everything from Bratwust to Schnitzel. And there is also a Kids Fun Zone for the younger attendees to experience. Plenty of games, polka music, dancing and fun for everyone! When it comes to festivals, Oktoberfest reigns supreme!

From day one the Schmidt family of Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus has been a part of presenting this great festival. This makes the Columbus Oktoberfest unique in that it is the only Central Ohio Festival produced by a family business versus a city or major corporate entity. This community festival has been brewing up and serving smiles for 50+ years. There truly is something for everyone. Tasty food, lively music, bountiful brews, and games galore. The Columbus Oktoberfest has it all. Bier Halls with ample dance floors, a delightful Wine Garten, a giant Kinderplatz (Children’s area) in the beautiful Natural Resources park, an eclectic Marktplatz (arts/crafts, commercial area), a full entertainment line up on three stages, a Vier Meiler (4 miler run/walk event) and of course delicious brats, cream puffs and all the other traditional items you expect.

The Columbus Oktoberfest invites you to celebrate “Gemutlichkeit” with us, a time that celebrates “the spirit of enjoying life” like none other. We hope to see you here!