St. Mary’s Church Oktoberfest

About this event

2024 Oktoberfest - It is the 166^th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Parish!

17^th Annual Oktoberfest

St. Mary’s Parish, Alton, Illinois

Celebrating the German Heritage of our 166-year old parish

Open to the Public, admission is free

Weekend of Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13

On the grounds of St. Mary’s Church at the corner of Henry St. and E 3^rd Street, Alton, IL

www.stmarysoktoberfest.com

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$10,000 SWEEPSTAKES (plus 9 other monetary prizes):  anyone can buy online at http://STMARYSOFEST.givesmart.com or phone orders accepted w/ credit card purchase at 618-465-4284. Also tickets for sale onsite at Fest, drawing at 8pm Sunday, main tent – need not be present to win. Winners will be contacted.

Special Anniversary Mass Schedule

• Saturday: Vigil Mass of Sunday at 5:15pm, in the church
• Sunday: 6:30am and 8am, in the church and at 11:00am large outdoor anniversary “Mass in the Grass” at Garfield/Barth Park, 3^rd & Langdon

Live Entertainment (on two stages)

• The Glendale Riders, classic and new country and southern rock (Friday, 7-11pm)
• St. Louis Czech Express, German/Polka Music (Saturday, 1-4pm)
• Dixie Dudes, Dixieland music (1-4pm)
• Lady Luck, classic rock, new age rock, and country (Saturday, 7-11pm)
• Big Shake Daddies, Rock & Soul and Rhythm & Blues (Sunday, 12:30-4:00pm)
• St. Louis Czech Express, German/Polka Music (Sunday, 12:30-4:00pm)
• Flip the Frog, Bluegrass (Sunday, 5:30-8pm)

Friday

5k Race & Walk! It all starts Fri at 5:30pm -- Join us for the Oktoberfest 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run around the neighborhood! Register for the run online at our website; t-shirt, participation medal, and a beer or soda are included.

The Glendale Riders perform beginning at 7pm, when drinks and food are served.  Beer Garten, Wine & Margarita Tent are open.

Saturday

Keg will be Tapped at 1:00pm Saturday on Main Stage on parish grounds, free beer from first keg until it runs dry. All Oktoberfest food served and all activities are open.

Saturday and Sunday

Beer Garten, Wine Tent (serving up German Brews, Signature Oktoberfest drink and Margaritas!)

Great German-themed Food & All-American stand-bys, make sure you ask for our German

Skillet Meals!  Yum!

Online Silent Auction – items available for viewing onsite in Suddes Hall – Bidding goes live online at 6pm on Friday and closes at 4pm on Sunday. See our website for details to bid.

Basket Raffles in Suddes Hall gym will run from Saturday 1pm until Sunday at 4pm.

$10,000 Sweepstakes tickets for sale onsite, sales stop at 7:45pm, drawing at 8pm Sunday, main tent – need not be present to win

All New Teen Zone

Children’s Game Area, includes games, prizes, and inflatables

Driving directions, up-to-date entertainment and event schedules, volunteer and sponsorship information available at the website www.stmarysoktoberfest.com

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