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Oktoberfest

Family and Fun Collide During This Iconic Fall Beer Festival

September 25-27 | Green Street Festival Grounds

Presenting Sponsor Bill Fry The Plumbing Guy

WHAT'S
GOING ON

Live Entertainment,  Local Beer and Family-Friendly Fun All Weekend Long

  • SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN BLAUTALER DANCERS
    SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN BLAUTALER DANCERS
    SCHUHPLATTLER VEREIN BLAUTALER DANCERS
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    This authentically attired Schuhplattler group presents unique and energetic entertainment in traditional German folk dance style.
  • CRAFT VENDOR FAIR
    CRAFT VENDOR FAIR
    CRAFT VENDOR FAIR
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    The Oktoberfest Craft Vendor Fair features a variety of local artisans, makers and small businesses offering unique handmade goods, décor, gifts and more. Come shop local, discover something new and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest!
  • FASHION FACEOFF — FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    FASHION FACEOFF — FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    FASHION FACEOFF — FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Friday evening for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories. We'll also have competitors vying for their spot as the Cutest Couple!
  • STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - FRIDAY, SEPT. 25
    Sep 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
    Join us for one of the most epic battles of Oktoberfest — the Stein Hoisting Competition! Hold a full liter stein of ice-cold beer straight out in front of you with one arm, no bending, spilling, or switching hands. The last one standing wins! Men's and Women's Competitions will take place Friday.
  • KIDS STREET VENDOR APPLICATION
    KIDS STREET VENDOR APPLICATION
    KIDS STREET VENDOR APPLICATION
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Are you interested in being a Kids Street vendor at Oktoberfest to showcase your business? Read our vendor rules and requirements — then apply today!
  • PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES
    PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES
    PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    At the heart of Oktoberfest, kids can interact with a variety of friendly barn animals, including gentle goats, and curious sheep, all eager for pats and treats. Children can also embark on guided pony rides, trotting around under the watchful eyes of instructors from Sunset Trails Stables.
  • KIDS ZONE
    KIDS ZONE
    KIDS ZONE
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Let loose, bounce, jump and play at the Oktoberfest Kids Zone! Featuring fun bounce houses and exciting inflatables, it’s the perfect place for kids to burn off some energy and enjoy the festival. Bring the whole family and let the fun begin!
  • WAGON PARADE - A HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
    WAGON PARADE - A HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
    WAGON PARADE - A HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Roll into the spotlight at this year’s Harvest Festival-themed Wagon Parade! Gather your team, decorate a hand-pulled wagon with festive farm flair and take a short stroll through cheering crowds in the heart of Oktoberfest. It’s a fun and creative way to showcase your business while sharing candy!
  • HOME BREW COMPETITION & TASTING EXPERIENCE
    HOME BREW COMPETITION & TASTING EXPERIENCE
    HOME BREW COMPETITION & TASTING EXPERIENCE
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sip, sample, and vote for your favorite local creations as talented home brewers compete for bragging rights. Your tasting glass is your all-access pass to the action — grab yours by registering now. Glasses can be picked up at the check-in table on the day of the event.
  • FASHION FACEOFF — SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    FASHION FACEOFF — SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    FASHION FACEOFF — SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Saturday afternoon for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories, Cutest Family, Cutest Couple, Best Dressed Family and Best Dressed Kid 12 & Under!
  • STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    STEIN HOISTING COMPETITION - SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
    Sep 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Join us for one of the most epic battles of Oktoberfest — the Stein Hoisting Competition! Hold a full liter stein of ice-cold beer straight out in front of you with one arm, no bending, spilling, or switching hands. The last one standing wins! Men's and Women's Competitions will take place Saturday.
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COMMUNITY STAGE LINEUP

  • Fri, Sep 25
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Heat KC brings the hits—and plenty of energy—to the stage! Covering fan favorites from the 1960s through the 2000s, this powerhouse trio delivers a fun, nostalgic mix of music spanning generations.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    This authentically attired Schuhplattler group presents unique and energetic entertainment in traditional German folk dance style.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
    The Oktoberfest Craft Vendor Fair features a variety of local artisans, makers and small businesses offering unique handmade goods, décor, gifts and more. Come shop local, discover something new and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest!
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Friday evening for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories. We'll also have competitors vying for their spot as the Cutest Couple!
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Brian McCarty Band shares Slovenian style Polka music with the Kansas City community on a regular basis at shows across the Metro.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us for one of the most epic battles of Oktoberfest — the Stein Hoisting Competition! Hold a full liter stein of ice-cold beer straight out in front of you with one arm, no bending, spilling, or switching hands. The last one standing wins! Men's and Women's Competitions will take place Friday.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Twice on Sunday knows how to keep the party going! This high-energy Kansas City band delivers a dynamic mix of crowd-favorite hits spanning multiple decades, with a lively performance designed to get audiences singing, dancing and having a great time.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Brian McCarty Band shares Slovenian style Polka music with the Kansas City community on a regular basis at shows across the Metro.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Are you interested in being a Kids Street vendor at Oktoberfest to showcase your business? Read our vendor rules and requirements — then apply today!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit
    At the heart of Oktoberfest, kids can interact with a variety of friendly barn animals, including gentle goats, and curious sheep, all eager for pats and treats. Children can also embark on guided pony rides, trotting around under the watchful eyes of instructors from Sunset Trails Stables.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit
    Let loose, bounce, jump and play at the Oktoberfest Kids Zone! Featuring fun bounce houses and exciting inflatables, it’s the perfect place for kids to burn off some energy and enjoy the festival. Bring the whole family and let the fun begin!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Roll into the spotlight at this year’s Harvest Festival-themed Wagon Parade! Gather your team, decorate a hand-pulled wagon with festive farm flair and take a short stroll through cheering crowds in the heart of Oktoberfest. It’s a fun and creative way to showcase your business while sharing candy!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO
    Sip, sample, and vote for your favorite local creations as talented home brewers compete for bragging rights. Your tasting glass is your all-access pass to the action — grab yours by registering now. Glasses can be picked up at the check-in table on the day of the event.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Happy Wanderers are a German band that plays traditional and some not-so-traditional songs from the beer hall, beer garden and all around Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Led by accomplished pianist and accordionist Bram Wijnands, who has crafted a unique entertainment experience for more than 25 years in Kansas City, Polka on Steroids leads audiences through a show of polka and Kansas City-style fun.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Evening Star Road is an acoustic duo that will warm your heart and make you howl at the moon!  The duo features Steve Epley (guitar, vocals) and Tim Hazlett (fiddle, guitar, vocals).
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Saturday afternoon for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories, Cutest Family, Cutest Couple, Best Dressed Family and Best Dressed Kid 12 & Under!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Join us for a family concert with Kansas City’s favorite family rocker, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove. Jim’s music has delighted audiences for three decades! His philosophy is that children are the stars of his shows, not him. Come sing, dance, and play in the band!

BIERGARTEN ENTERTAINMENT

  • Fri, Sep 25
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Heat KC brings the hits—and plenty of energy—to the stage! Covering fan favorites from the 1960s through the 2000s, this powerhouse trio delivers a fun, nostalgic mix of music spanning generations.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    This authentically attired Schuhplattler group presents unique and energetic entertainment in traditional German folk dance style.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA
    The Oktoberfest Craft Vendor Fair features a variety of local artisans, makers and small businesses offering unique handmade goods, décor, gifts and more. Come shop local, discover something new and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest!
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Friday evening for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories. We'll also have competitors vying for their spot as the Cutest Couple!
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Brian McCarty Band shares Slovenian style Polka music with the Kansas City community on a regular basis at shows across the Metro.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us for one of the most epic battles of Oktoberfest — the Stein Hoisting Competition! Hold a full liter stein of ice-cold beer straight out in front of you with one arm, no bending, spilling, or switching hands. The last one standing wins! Men's and Women's Competitions will take place Friday.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Twice on Sunday knows how to keep the party going! This high-energy Kansas City band delivers a dynamic mix of crowd-favorite hits spanning multiple decades, with a lively performance designed to get audiences singing, dancing and having a great time.
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 25, 2026, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Brian McCarty Band shares Slovenian style Polka music with the Kansas City community on a regular basis at shows across the Metro.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Are you interested in being a Kids Street vendor at Oktoberfest to showcase your business? Read our vendor rules and requirements — then apply today!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit
    At the heart of Oktoberfest, kids can interact with a variety of friendly barn animals, including gentle goats, and curious sheep, all eager for pats and treats. Children can also embark on guided pony rides, trotting around under the watchful eyes of instructors from Sunset Trails Stables.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit
    Let loose, bounce, jump and play at the Oktoberfest Kids Zone! Featuring fun bounce houses and exciting inflatables, it’s the perfect place for kids to burn off some energy and enjoy the festival. Bring the whole family and let the fun begin!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Roll into the spotlight at this year’s Harvest Festival-themed Wagon Parade! Gather your team, decorate a hand-pulled wagon with festive farm flair and take a short stroll through cheering crowds in the heart of Oktoberfest. It’s a fun and creative way to showcase your business while sharing candy!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Green Street Festival Grounds
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Green Street Festival Grounds, 209 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO
    Sip, sample, and vote for your favorite local creations as talented home brewers compete for bragging rights. Your tasting glass is your all-access pass to the action — grab yours by registering now. Glasses can be picked up at the check-in table on the day of the event.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    The Happy Wanderers are a German band that plays traditional and some not-so-traditional songs from the beer hall, beer garden and all around Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Led by accomplished pianist and accordionist Bram Wijnands, who has crafted a unique entertainment experience for more than 25 years in Kansas City, Polka on Steroids leads audiences through a show of polka and Kansas City-style fun.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Evening Star Road is an acoustic duo that will warm your heart and make you howl at the moon!  The duo features Steve Epley (guitar, vocals) and Tim Hazlett (fiddle, guitar, vocals).
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Complete Construction Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Complete Construction Stage, Green Street Market
    Join us in the Bierhaus during Oktoberfest Saturday afternoon for a high-spirited costume competition where style meets celebration. We’re crowning Best Dressed in both men’s and women’s categories, Cutest Family, Cutest Couple, Best Dressed Family and Best Dressed Kid 12 & Under!
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Cable Dahmer Stage
    Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cable Dahmer Stage, Green Street Festival Grounds
    Join us for a family concert with Kansas City’s favorite family rocker, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove. Jim’s music has delighted audiences for three decades! His philosophy is that children are the stars of his shows, not him. Come sing, dance, and play in the band!

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