BEER, FOOD, MUSIC, AND MORE —

OLETOBERFEST 2026 IS COMING

SAVE THE DATE // SEPTEMBER 11TH-13TH, 2026

What is Oletoberfest?
Oletoberfest is Copper Trail Brewing’s annual fall festival featuring live music on an outdoor stage, beer releases, food specials, and various events! This is our 10th annual Oletoberfest celebrating community, craft beer, and of course Alexandria’s own Big Ole! We are partnering with the Douglas County Historical Society to offer programming and raise funds to further their mission of preserving our community’s history!

Thank you, sponsors!

cub, alexandria Farmers market, faber insurance, sysco, downtown alexandria inc., eagle contracting, explore alexandria, carlson dock and barge, hilltop lumber, & viking recycling!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th // Taproom Open 11:00am-11:00pm

Kids’ coloring sheets available all weekend! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend! Dunk Tank throughout the weekend to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society! (Sponsored by Carlson Dock and Barge)

2:00-3:00 // Live Music: Greg Lehrke on the concertina 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:00-8:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by the Alexandria Farmers Market) 4:00-6:00 // Prairie Woodcarvers Demonstrations 3:00-5:00 // Tappy Hour — $1 off pints
5:00-8:00 // Pumpkin Succulent Workshop with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations 4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jam Band 4:00-7:00 // Massages by Kelsey Haugdahl- Message Therapist 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation
7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Mid Flight
7:00-10:00 // Late Night Lounge: $1 off wine / $1 off well drinks

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th // tAPROOM OPEN 11:00am-11:00pm

11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) (Sponsored by Cub) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)
2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) (Sponsored by Faber Insurance) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 12:00-6:00 // L’BRI Pure N’ Natural-Free aloe hand spa treatments 1:00-4:00 // Feather Wood Carving Workshop with Prairie Woodcarvers // Free guided workshop 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by Downtown Alexandria)
4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jake Stack 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation
7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Pirate on Cassette

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13th // taproom open 8:00am-9:00pm

all day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints

8:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society (Regular grill menu available beginning at 11:00!) 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby