Oktoberfest

Germany on Campus 2026

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Join 蜜柚视频 for two days of Oktoberfest celebrations, presented by the 蜜柚视频 Department of Global Languages & Literatures German program & 蜜柚视频 German Club! Explore the history and traditions behind Oktoberfest during a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 24, then come back Friday, Sept. 25, for an afternoon of music, food, activities and German culture. Come for one event or join us for both!

Oktoberfest Panel Discussion

Join Dean Carrie Baker, acting 鈥淢ayor of Munich,鈥 as she opens the festivities at Thursday鈥檚 Oktoberfest panel discussion!

Thursday, September 24, 2026
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
BP Design Theater

 

Featuring:

Helga Wagenleiter. 蜜柚视频 Photo
History of Oktoberfest

Helga Wagenleiter, 蜜柚视频 Department of Global Languages and Literatures, and
Elliott Anderson & Kohlby Vierthaler, 蜜柚视频 German Club Presidents

Sarah McConnell. 蜜柚视频 Photo by Eric Engman
Music of Germany, circa 1810

w/ Sarah McConnell, PhD
蜜柚视频 Department of Music

Zoe Marie Jones. 蜜柚视频 Photo by Eric Engman
German Architecture, circa 1810

w/ Zo毛 Marie Jones, PhD
蜜柚视频 Department of Art

Alex Hirsch. 蜜柚视频 Photo
Politics of Germany, circa 1810

w/ Alexander Hirsch, PhD
蜜柚视频 Department of Political Science

Angelika Krinner-Croteau. 蜜柚视频 Photo
Oktoberfest Traditions

w/ Angelika Krinner-Crouteau
Native of Munich

Bobby Wilken. Photo credit: Hudson Lindenberger
German Beer Brewing

w/ Bobby Wilken, Brewmaster

Oktoberfest Celebration 

 

Friday, September 25, 2026
Wood Center Mall
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Global Languages and Literatures faculty pose at the Oktoberfest photobooth in 2024. 蜜柚视频 Photo

Featuring:

 

  • Live music from the Oktoberfest band, led by April Jaillet
  • Photo booth with Lederhosen and Dirndl
  • Prizes for the best Oktoberfest outfit
  • Beer mug carrying contest
  • Arm wrestling
  • Learn how to yodel
  • Learn about the origins of the Swingboat
  • Discuss current German-American issues with the German Embassy
  • German beer tasting at HooDoo Brewing Company! (21+ only) 

 

Come hungry! Bavarian food from Dine 49 will be available both days!

For questions, please contact Helga Wagenleiter.