Oktoberfest in the Garden

Oktoberfest under the trees with live music, giant pretzels, and extra beer taps.

All events are rain or shine. In case of rain, music and service will be in the winter café area inside the greenhouses.

2026 Schedule

September 23th-25th. The garden will open each day at 11AM and serve until last call at 10PM. We open the extra beer line at 4PM. Live music will start at 5:30PM, and headliners will start at 7:15PM.  

Wednesday, September 23th
Opener: Rust River
Headliner: The Swells

Thursday, September 24th
Opener: Champs of the Sun
Headliner: The Wienerschnitzels

Friday, September 25th
Opener: Lee and Willie
Headliner: TnT

Parking

Limited parking is available at Michler's main entrance at 417 East Maxwell Street. Free parking is also available 446 East High Street (look for the Kentucky Native Café sign).