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2023 Minnesota Renaissance Festival
September 29 - October 1
$5 – $65Oktoberfest
Enjoy all the special events and Bavarian Village. Make sure you stop by the Dachshund Races or enter the Lederhosen & Dirndl Costume Contest!
Doggie Dash: “Hound Laufen” (Dog Run)
Head to the Joust track at 2:30 PM for the Doggie Dash! Where are the Germans at?!?! Dachshunds, Poodles & Schnauzers – of all shapes & sizes are welcome to run in this Rennen (race). Lederhosen encouraged, but not requireHead to the Joust track at 2:30 PM for the Doggie Dash! Where are the Germans at?!?! Dachshunds, Poodles & Schnauzers – of all shapes & sizes are welcome to run in this Rennen (race). Lederhosen encouraged, but not required.
| ALL DAY | Oktoberfest Vendors | Shepherds Green Field |
| 10:30 AM | Troy Flemming | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 11:00 AM | Lederhosen & Dirndl Costume Contest | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 11:30 AM | Troy Flemming | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Stein Holding Competition | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Summitt Walk up Tasting (1-4) | Shepherds Green Field |
| 1:30 PM | Sausage Sling | Shepherds Green Field |
| 2:30 PM | Yodeling Competition | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Beard Competition | Shepherds Green Stage |
| 3:30 PM | Sauerkraut Eating Contest | Shepherds Green Stage |
