Downtown Oktoberfest Saturday September 21st, 2024 in Downtown St. Thomas 1 pm - 8 pm
Downtown Oktoberfest is a family friendly event held on Talbot Street in Downtown St Thomas to celebrate the opening of our newly revitalized Downtown.
Begin the day with a unique Keg Tapping and Opening Ceremony at our giant main stage tent at Talbot Street and Moore Street. Sponsored by The City of St Thomas
Bring the family and take a FREE ride on the L&PS train running hourly from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Station - tickets for all rides will be available at 12pm at the L&PS Station. Sponsored by Wendy's, Briwood Farm Market, MYFM and Railway City Tourism
Bring your dancing shoes and polka to the live sounds of The Swingmasters Oom-Pah-Pah Band at our Oktoberfest beer gardens and savour a local brew. Sponsored by Railway City Brewing, Caps Off Brewing and St Thomas Rent-All.
Visit the St Thomas Optimist Food Booth and enjoy a tasty Oktoberfest sausage and Sauerkraut. Treat yourself to a homemade Opa's Pretzel.
Visit our Pumpkin Decorating Station from 1 pm to 5 pm and decorate a Halloween Pumpkin that you can take home that day. Sponsored by The Craft Hive, Crock A Doodle and Lockwood Books.
Take a Selfie at one of our unique Oktoberfest and Fall themed "photo booth" displays. Sponsored by Van Pelt's Business Solutions and the St Thomas Downtown Development Board. Post your photo to our www.facebook.com/downtownstthomas Facebook page for a chance to with one of ten $50 Downtown Dollar prizes.
Visit the Artisans and Crafters Alley from 1pm to 5pm and shop the many unique local vendors - It's time to start your Christmas shopping!
Spend the day visiting our many unique Downtown merchants, Restaurants, Bistros and Cafes and explore our newly renovated Downtown.
Start practicing you zingy-saggy dance moves and polka the night away to the sounds of The Swingmasters