We're rolling out good times!

Downtown Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event held on Talbot Street in
​Downtown St Thomas.

ALL DAY OPPORTUNITIES

The fun kicks off at 2pm and the taps close at 9:30pm.

Join in the celebration in Downtown St. Thomas centred at Talbot St. and Moore St. with food and drinks available! Many Downtown Businesses are joining us for a marketplace for you to explore, and don't forget to participate in the Goosechase HUNT for Big Prizes! From Free Train rides to cultural demonstrations to transport you across the Atlantic, there are fun and games in the works for all ages!

12:00 PM - Train Tickets available at Railway City Tourism (605 Talbot St.)
2:00 PM - First Train Departs
                - Weiss Blau Band (Main Stage)
                - Ball Hockey Tournament begins (Talbot near Ross)
                - Opa's pretzel twisting contest begins (Opa's Pretzel stand)
                - Dylan DeVinney Band (Community Stage)
                - Saxonia Hall Cultural Display (Tent)
                - Kids' area with inflatables, crafts and activities with Crock-a-doodle St. Thomas, Ignite Youth Centre and EarlyON opens                                                   (closes 7PM)
                - Yard Game Challenges (Talbot near Princess)
2:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies, Keg Tapping (Main Stage)
                - Tara McCaulley (Community Stage)
2:45 PM - DJ German Schlager and Saxonia Hall Dancers
                - Pretzel Toss Contest (Talbot near Princess)
2:55 PM - Stein Holding contest (Main Stage)
3:00 PM - Second Train Departs
                - Weiss Blau Band (Main Stage)
                - The Garage Guys (Community Stage)
3:15 PM - Musical Steins Challenge (Main Stage)
3:45 PM - DJ German Schlager and Austrian Wedding Dance lessons
4:00 PM - Weiss Blau Band (Main Stage)
                - Third Train Departs
               - A & C (Community Stage)
4:30 PM - Ceci Satterly (Community Stage)
4:45 PM - Flash Mob
5:00 PM - Fourth Train Departs
                - Keg Tapping (Main Stage)
                - Saxonia Hall Dancers (Main Stage)
                - Weiss Blau Band (Main Stage)
                - Rach & Em (Community Stage)
5:30 PM - Mascot Madness (Talbot near Ross)
                - St. Thomas STARS meet & Greet
5:50 PM - Flash Mob
6:00 PM - Police vs Fire Ball Hockey Game (Talbot near Ross)
                - Final train departs
6:30 PM - Shermon Von & Witchazel (Main Stage)
                - Tansley Trio (Community Stage)
7:00 PM - Kids' area closes
7:30 PM - DJ German Schlager and Saxonia Hall Dancers
7:50 PM - Stein Holding Contest (Main Stage)
8:00 PM - Reckless - Canada's Tribute to Bryan Adams (Main Stage)
9:00 PM - Closing Ceremony (Main Stage)
9:30 PM - Close of Event

FREE TRAIN RIDES

Port Stanley Terminal Rail will be operating every hour on the hour from 2pm-6pm for short run rides from Railway City Tourism in Downtown St. Thomas to Parkside. All trips are round-trip without a stop.

Tickets are required for boarding.

Tickets can be picked up at Railway City Tourism beginning at 12pm on September 20 for your preferred time while available.

Trains leave promptly. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled boarding time. 

Trains depart from Railway City Tourism at 605 Talbot St.