August 13th, 2025
New Ulm – New Ulm Oktoberfest, which spans across four main locations and two weekends, is in the national running for USA Today’s Best Oktoberfest of 2025. Nominees for all categories are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; and relevant expert contributors among others. All voting is digitally done online, and the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website. There is also a link to this voting site on the New Ulm Oktoberfest website: www.newulm.com/oktoberfest. New Ulm has been in the running four times in the last ten years, earning a spot in the top 10 each time.
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New Ulm Oktoberfest has been a staple in the town for over 40 years. Last year saw record-breaking attendance as people came out to celebrate this annual festival. This year, Morgan Creek Vineyards, Schell’s Brewery, Best Western Plus, and Downtown are all going to be host to a variety of activities including live music, food vendors, craft sales, kids’ activities, contests (sauerkraut-eating, yodeling, stein-holding, etc.), a Grape Stomp, and more! October 3, 4, 10, and 11 will be packed full of fun for the whole family. There are events and activities taking place all over town, besides these four main locations.
Come out to New Ulm, MN, and see why America continues to nominate us for a top national Oktoberfest! For more information, or to vote for New Ulm Oktoberfest, visit www.newulm.com/oktoberfest, email chamber@newulm.com, or call (507) 233-4300.