2026 Seymour Oktoberfest is this week

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:15 AM

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Oktoberfest week in downtown Seymour has finally arrived. The 53rd annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Thursday through Saturday, October 1-3.

The three-day festival is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. A bonus evening is also scheduled for Wednesday, September 30.

Downtown Seymour will come alive with food, music, crafts, shopping, carnival rides, two biergartens, a hot-air balloon race, a parade, and more.

Click here to view a complete schedule of events for the 2026 Seymour Oktoberfest.

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