Oktoberfest Davenport 2026

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and Zimmerman Honda are excited to host the 5th Annual Oktoberfest in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) which provides a perfect venue for an outdoor event in the heart of downtown Davenport. This free event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Oktoberfest activities including music, food, games, and beer.

Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 12–7 p.m. at K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Music:

• 12-2:15pm The Textures: Funk, jam, soul, pop, and rock & roll… we love every flavor and texture!

• 3-7 pm Die Musikmeisters Band a German polka band

Games:

• Stein Holding Contests – a game in which participants try to hold up a full mug of beer for as long as they can.

• Hammerschlagen – A game in which participants compete against each other to drive nails into a wooden stump one hit at a time.

• Giant Jenga

Food & Drink:

• Bratwurst and food provided by the Lunchwagon and Argrow's Cafe Food Truck.

• We will be selling German beer and local beer.

A special thank you to our sponsors, as we couldn’t put on this event without them!

Zimmerman Honda, Koehler Electric, Quad City Bank and Trust, Downtown Davenport Partnership, Media Link, Tyson Foods, Planet 93.9 KQCJ, and Pinnacle Country Club.