Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival Presented by Employers Health

The 2026 Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival, presented by Employers Health, is Saturday, September 19, 2026!

This FREE family-friendly event features live music, Bavarian-themed food, contests, and the Armstrong Bavarian Backyard kid's area that features inflatables, games and crafts.

Interested in our ticketed craft beer, cider & wine tasting experience?
The ticketed craft beer/cider/wine tasting experience features local brews, ciders and wines that can be sampled only by purchase of a Tasting Ticket. Each Tasting Ticket includes 12 beer, cider or wine samples. Additional tasting tickets will be sold at the event.

If you don't wish to purchase the craft beer/cider/wine tasting experience, a nice selection of Oktoberfest beers, ciders and other assorted adult beverages will be sold at the event.

Come hungry! There will be a great selection of Bavarian- and fall-themed meals and snacks available for purchase!

We will have live music all day!
3:30-4:00pm: German Family Society of Akron Youth Dancers
4:00-6:45pm: Down Und Kraut Polka Band
7:00-9:00pm: Ace Molar featuring Fox 8's Todd Meany

Wear your Lederhosen or Dirndl!
Compete for prizes by wearing your best Oktoberfest outfit!

Visit the Jackson Oktoberfest & Fall Festival website for complete event, venue and map information.