2024 Schedule of Events
OKTOBERFEST 2024 SHIRTS
Available For Purchase
Get your Oktoberfest gear!
* Orders open until August 26th, 2024
* Available for order on Facebook from Paisley Prints (See Link to Right) or by pre-order form at Dakota Community Bank in New Leipzig!
* Limited sizing and options will be available for purchase week of Oktoberfest.
* Paisley Prints will be donating $2.00 per shirt to the Oktoberfest Committee
*** Thank you for your support! ***
OKTOBERFEST 2024 - DAILY SCHEDULE DETAILS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27nd
*All Times Are Tentative & Are Mountain Daylight Time
4 PM - Ceremonial Keg Tap & Social Hour (Community Center) (Compliments of the Oktoberfest Committee)
4 PM- Pumpkin Contest Weigh- in Deadline. (Begins Monday September 18th at New Leipzig Grain)
4 PM- 3andMe Food Truck (Main Street next to Kilzer Financial)
4 PM- Tom's Kettlecorn (behind Dakota Community Bank)
5 - 7 PM - Kneophla & Kraut Meal served in the Community Center. (Proceeds go to the NL Oktoberfest Committee).
5 PM - 12 AM - Biergarten opens in the Community Center.
7 PM - 8:30 PM - B-I-N-G-O in the Community Center.
5 PM - 12 AM - Sweets & Meats Food Truck serving on Main Street.
8:30 PM - Bonfire at north end of Main Street.
9 PM - 12 AM - Dance *Broken Spokes* playing in the Community Center.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28th
*All Times Are Tentative & Are Mountain Daylight Time
8 AM- 12 AM - Sweets & Meats Food Truck on Main Street.
8AM Tom's Kettlecorn (Behind Dakota Community Bank)
8 AM- 9 PM - 3andMe Food Truck (Main Street Next to Kilzer Financial)
8 AM - 5K Walk/Run Registration at the Community Center.
8:30 AM - 5K Walk/Run begins.
9 AM- 3 PM - B & J Riverside Petting Zoo (Beside B&L Lounge)
9:30 AM - 10 AM - Photo Contest set-up in the Community Center (Categories: People, Animals, Scenery).
9 AM - 2:30 PM - This n’ That Vendor Show opens in the Ambulance Hall (Junk fest, Crafts, Farmers Market, Home-Based Business vendors, Everything In-Between).
10 AM - Popper's Kettle corn on Main Street.
10 AM- The Corndog Company WND Food Truck (Main Street)
10:30 AM - Grand Parade/Kiddie Parade.
11 AM - Outdoor Toilet races on Main Street immediately following the parade.
11 AM - Photo Contest Judging Begins in the Community Center.
11AM- 1PM West River Wagon Rides (Main Street)
11 AM - 2 PM - Food Booths open in the Community Center.
11 AM - 12 AM - Biergarten (B & L Lounge) opens in the Community Center.
11 AM - 3 PM - Classic Car Show located North of Heath's Service Center (North Main Street).
12 PM - 3 PM- *Kyle Wells* performing- Community Center.
1 PM - 4 PM - Museum is open.
1 PM - Cow Pie Bingo- B & L Lounge Parking Lot.
1 PM - Rubber Duck race.
1 PM - Redneck Golf (baseball field).
1 PM - 8th Annual Tractor Trek (in Memory of Clarence W. Stelter).
2:30 PM - Kids Games
2 PM - Turtle Races.
2:30 PM - Pedal Tractor Pull.
3 PM -Outdoor Toilet Races (Main Street)
3:30 PM - Back Seat Driver Competition on Main Street.
5 PM - 7 PM - New Leipzig Fireman’s Pit BBQ Supper in the Community Center (to go meals available at the Community Center).
7:30 PM - Announcements for Photo Contest, 50-50 raffle ticket, Cow Pie Bingo, Classic Car/ Pickup Show, Fall Decor Residential & Business (People's Choice) and Yard of the Year winners announced in the Community Center.
8:30 PM - 12 AM - Dance *Dirty Word* playing in the Community Center (Sponsored by the Oktoberfest Committee).
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30th
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30th
*All Times Are Tentative & Are Mountain Daylight Time
10:30 AM - All-Faith Worship Service at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church
NEW LEIPZIG FIREMAN'S PIT BBQ SUPPER
Thank you for your continued support of our New Leipzig Volunteer Fire Department.
FALL DECORATING
This was a huge hit in past years so decorate your yards, homes or business with fall decor to create instant appeal.
THIS N' THAT VENDOR SHOW
THIS N' THAT VENDOR SHOW
JUNKFEST - If you have anything to sell such as barn wood, crocks, anything galvanized, antiques or miscellaneous items.
CRAFTS - If you have a special talent and have handcrafted items you’d like to sell.
FARMERS MARKET - Any garden produce to sell, preserves, canned items or baked goods.
HOME BASED BUSINESS - These items would be a special addition.
VENDORS- Lots of items to choose from.
There will be a $10.00 per table fee payable to the New Leipzig Town & County Boosters/Oktoberfest.
Contact Lorinda Millim for more information at Dakota Community Bank & Trust in New Leipzig at 701-584-2075.
5K WALK & RUN & PARADE
THIS N' THAT VENDOR SHOW
5K WALK & RUN - To start off our Saturday morning let’s begin the day with some exercise by entering in the 5K walk/run. So lace up those sneakers and register at the Community Center beginning at 8 AM with the race starting at 8:30 AM.
For questions or more information, please contact Roxann Tietz at 701-928-0082.
PARADE - Wash the truck, fill the tank, decorate a float or make costumes for the kids we’re having a parade at 10 AM MDT on Saturday September 23, 2023.
Please contact Sheila Ferderer at Dakota Community Bank & Trust at 701-584-2075 for more information.
OUTHOUSE RACES
OUTHOUSE RACES
Here’s a comeback of an old favorite!
To receive the award construct a simple, but sturdy outhouse (3’x3’x6’ or 9 square feet at the base) on wheels, and gather a team of one rider, and four drivers to race to the finish line.
This event will be held on main street immediately following the parade.
Please contact Andrew Roth at Dakota Community Insurance at
701-584-3331 for additional information.
*Good Luck*
PHOTO CONTEST
OUTHOUSE RACES
Bring your favorite photo of any of the three categories; scenery, animals/wildlife or people and enter in the Oktoberfest contest.
Please have them at the Gottlieb Weller Community Center in New Leipzig by 9:30 AM on Saturday September 28, 2024 or drop them off at Dakota Community Bank & Trust before 4 PM MDT on Friday September 27, 2024.
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for all three categories.
*People’s Choice*
Contact Hannah Wruck at 701-595-3451 or Reva Weekes at 701-390-2573 for more information.
TRACTOR TREK
The 8th annual tractor trek in memory of Clarence W. Stelter will be held on Saturday the 28th.
The departure time will be 1 PM.
The route is yet to be determined.
Please contact Mark or Preston at Stelter Repair, Inc. at 701-584-2278 for additional information.
ALL FAITH WORSHIP
Service is scheduled for 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church as we gather to thank God for the harvest and our many blessings.
The offering is designated to the New Leipzig Ambulance & New Leipzig Fire Department.