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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 offering advertisement sponsorship partnerships with community businesses to enhance Oletoberfest as a community event while raising funds to further the mission of the Douglas County Historical Society! If you are interested in being involved email kayla@coppertrailbrewing.com for further information!

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

Kids’ Coloring Contest all weekend! Winners will be drawn for prizes Sunday evening at random! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend!

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) 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 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 // 11:00am-11:00pm // TAPROOM OPEN

11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)
2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 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)
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 // 9:00am-9:00pm // taproom open

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

9:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby