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First Fridays “Oktoberfest”
October 2 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Get ready for an Oktoberfest-filled First Friday on Friday, October 2, from 4:00–9:00 PM, as Downtown Racine transforms into a lively slice of Bavaria — and this First Friday just got even BIGGER!
Expect festive polka music, German-inspired fun, seasonal beers, shopping, dining and live entertainment throughout downtown.
OKTOBERFEST ON MONUMENT SQUARE
5:00 PM – Ceremonial Keg Tapping + FREE BEER while it lasts!
5:30–8:30 PM – Live German music from Tally Hoe
6:45 PM – Men’s & Women’s Stein-Holding Competition
6:45 PM – Best Dressed in Lederhosen Winner Announced
8:30 PM – Public Art Scavenger Hunt Giant Postcard Drawing
8:30 PM – Booze Cruiser Drawing
PLUS: FIRST FRIDAY POP-UP VENDOR EVENT!
We’re adding even more reasons to come downtown!
During First Friday, 5th Street between Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue will become a special Pop-Up Vendor area, featuring local vendors who were originally scheduled to participate in Party on the Pavement.
After severe weather forced the cancellation of Party on the Pavement, we’re excited to give these small businesses another opportunity to set up downtown — and another opportunity for our community to come out and support them!
SHOP. DINE. SIP. SUPPORT LOCAL.
And don’t forget the businesses that make Downtown Racine special 365 days a year! Our downtown merchants, restaurants and bars will be rolling out the red carpet with First Friday specials, shopping, dining and entertainment.
Shop our brick-and-mortar businesses. Visit the Pop-Up vendors. Grab dinner or a drink. Enjoy the music. And spend your Friday night supporting SMALL BUSINESSES!
There’s a LOT happening downtown on October 2. Grab your friends, throw on the lederhosen and join us from 4:00–9:00 PM for Oktoberfest First Friday!
PROST!
