Join the Fun at Oktoberfest
on September 19, 2026!
12 Noon – 7 pm
Morgan County Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, IL
Tickets from any Rotarian for $4, or at the gate for $5
2026 SCHEDULE
12:00 Gates Open, Food Service Starts, Beer and Wine Service Opens
12:00 – 3:00 Tony Blazonczyk’s New Phaze Band
12:00 – 6:00 Kids’ Games and Activities
12:00 – 6:00 Schtuff Store
12:30 Tapping of the Keg
1:30 Wiener Dog Race – Registration begins at 12:30
2:30 Kids’ Musical Chairs competition
3:00 Keg Toss
3:30 Men’s Stein Endurance – Round 1
4:00 Women’s Stein Endurance – Round 1
4:00 – 7:00 Trio DeGroove
5:00 Men’s Stein Endurance – Round 2
5:30 Yodeling Competition
6:00 Women’s Stein Endurance – Round 2
Note: The previously announced Toss for Autism tournament has been cancelled.
View the Beer Draft Selection Here.
View the Beer Bottle Selection Here.
View the Wine List Here.
Wine Slushies Available!
2026 Major Sponsors
Bob Ridings Westown – Jacksonville
Grojean Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rabbi Rob and Lauren Thomas
Village of South Jacksonville
2026 Additional Sponsors
GFL Environmental
Morgan County Fair Board
West State Title Company
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DOT Foods
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CASSCOMM
Investment Advisors Group
Hampton Inn of Jacksonville
Jacksonville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Petefish Skiles & Co Bank
Rammelkamp Bradney PC
Thrivent Financial
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First National Bank of Arenzville
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City of Jacksonvillle
Hamilton’s Catering Service, Inc.
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Jacksonville Raceway
Jacksonville Walmart
McDonald’s
Twisted Tree Music and Event Hall
Zimmer Electric
Celebrating 15 years in 2026!
We look forward to hosting you at Oktoberfest! Proceeds from the event help fund local and national initiatives, including scholarships, polio eradication, parades, hunger, exchange programs, and more!
The event will kick off with a traditional Wilkommen (welcome) ceremony and Tapping of the Kegs.
The rest of the day will be jam-packed with entertainment. Enjoy live music, games, activities and contests that will occur throughout the day, include many events for kids. Also, look for a keg toss contest, and the crowd favorite stein endurance (AKA mug-holding) contest.
A variety of German beers and tasty wines will be available by the glass (or stein). Traditional German favorite foods like brats, sauerkraut, pretzels, and more will be served.
