Taste of Germany

From German Sausages, German Potato Salad to the German Society's German Potato Pancakes, the 2012 Oktoberfest brings a taste of Munich straight to your tastebuds. See our extensive German menu from 2011 here.

Go ahead. Indulge.

German Biers

It wouldn't be an authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest without the finest German Biers brought to you by our own Biermeister in his outdoor Biergarten.Check out the bar menu and see what our Beirmeister Tom has lined up along his bar for you. BierGarten Menu

Bier Barrel Race

Got your game on? We'll soon be taking sign-ups for the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Bier Barrel Race October 6 at Loves Park City Hall so keep checking back here for more information. Sign up your 6 person team to race for charity. It is a lot harder than it sounds…Click here to see who rolled last year and for more information on how you can be a part of the fun!.

Miss Oktoberfest

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Outzen, crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2011. Don't miss the crowning of the 2012 Miss Oktoberfest on Friday Oct 5! Young women receive scholarships through the Miss Oktoberfest Pageant. Visit our Miss Oktoberfest Page .

Without You...

We could not keep bringing the area's longest-standing ethnic festival back each and every year.. and we've been able to for 48 years because of generous and dedicated sponsors like you. Please consider sponsoring Oktoberfest. See our Sponsors tab for more information or click here.

German Society of Rockford

The German Society of Rockford has been serving the needs of the German Community in the Rock River Valley since 1964. Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the cultural history of the German peoples (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), the society provides scholarships, outreach programs, German cultural education and club activities through this effort. To learn more about the GSR, visit our website at www.germansocietyofrockford.com.