contests

Think you know Oktoberfest? Test your knowledge in our fun-filled trivia competition, where you can prove you're the ultimate Oktoberfest expert by answering questions about its rich history, traditions, and quirky facts!

Get ready to flex those linguistic muscles, because the German Spelling Bee is über tricky! With more umlauts than Germany has castles and words that go on longer than the Autobahn, this bee is sure to separate the über-smart from the nicht-so-much. So prepare for a very intense, very German spelling battle — because here, one wrong letter could spell katastrophe! 

Hold on to your pretzels, folks, because the Lederhosen and Dirndl Contest is bringing the squeakiest leather shorts and frilliest dresses Bavaria has to offer to Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! This comptition pits impeccably ironed suspenders against bovine breeches, and dirndls so poofy they have their own gravitational pull. This is the competition where tradition meets fabulous! Who will be crowned the ultimate style icon of Oktoberfest...and could it be YOU?

Do you have the strength, endurance, and history of questionable life choices to join the Masskrugstemmen, Germany's famous stein-holding competition? You don’t need a gym membership, just the ability to hold a five pound mug of beer perpendicular to your body without spilling, succumbing to the temptation of drinking or weeping openly. In the end, it’s not just about strength—it’s about stamina, mental fortitude, and who can keep a smile on their face while their wobbly Grover arm turns to jelly. Let the games begin! 

Hold onto your hairpins, because the Best Braids Competition is about to weave its way into Cedarburg's Oktoberfest! Whether you're rocking the classic Heidi pigtails or some of those next-level Viking warrior braids that could support a barn roof, this is your time to shine. Judges will be on the lookout for tightness, creativity, and whether your braid can withstand a polka dance-off.  So, brush out those tangles, channel your inner braid ninja, and get ready to truss up the competition!

Get ready to twirl those ‘staches because the Best Mustache Competition is here, and it’s about to get hairy! Whether you’re sporting a majestic handlebar that could double as a bike rack or a well-groomed mustache that would make any walrus jealous, this is the event where facial hair takes center stage. Judges will be looking for creativity, fullness, and the ability to bench press some serious beer foam. So, wax those whiskers, channel your inner Tom Selleck, and let your lip hair do the talking!

Whether you’ve got a voice like an angel or you sound like a goat caught in a fence, we wanna hear you! Contestants will be judged not just on pitch but also on how many bewildered looks they can get from the audience. So grab your lederhosen, loosen your bustle, channel your inner Alpine cow herder, and prepare to make the streets of Cedarburg echo with your unique blend of talent!

Time to tip our hats to the guest who boasts the most pins on his or her Alpine hat! Whether you collect those pins to express your individuality, show cultural pride, or as an extension of your hording issues, this is your chance to dazzle our judges with the bling on your beanie. Our judges will look at quality AND quantity, and appreciate that each pin collection is as unique as the proud (but likely hunched) pin enthusiast beneath it. 

Think yours is the biggest? The most majestic? An award winner? We'll be the judge of that! Parade your stein across the stage at Oktoberfest - and the judges will answer the question, what makes the best stein? Authenticity? Creativity? Sheer size? If your vessel is chosen as the best, you'll go home with a prize worthy of a celebratory toast!

Calling all seasoned pretzel pros and carb connoisseurs!  Pull on your stretchy pants and prepare to gobble your way to glory! It's Oktoberfest's Pretzel Eating Competition, where napkins are optional, dignity is left at the door and the only thing bigger than the portions is the bravado of our contestants. How many delicious, salty knots you can conquer? We'll find out in this hilarious and delicious showdown!