WETUMPKA, ALABAMA (September 13, 2023) – The second annual Oktoberfest presented by Wind Creek Casino and Hotel returns to Wetumpka, Alabama on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The Oktoberfest Wetumpka planning committee led by Lee McMichael has been working diligently to create a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the beginning of autumn. This year the event will feature two stages, 45+ vendors, food trucks, contests, and a children’s area.
The event kicks off in downtown Wetumpka at 11:00 am and runs all day until 8:00 pm with something for everyone to enjoy. Polkawagen, a polka band based out of Nashville, Tennessee will be performing on stage one from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm followed by Lo-Fi Loungers, Mandy, & a finale from The Green Springs. Stage two will house Mother Moonpie & Fireside Alabi. Local favorite, Grumpy Dog, will host a hotdog eating contest and businesses will be open late for shoppers. The children’s area will take place on the Elmore County Courthouse Plaza with putt-putt, face painting, and a petting zoo.
Oktoberfest Wetumpka is free and open to the public. The event is presented by Wind Creek Wetumpka Hotel & Casino and generously sponsored by First Community Bank of Central Alabama, River Bank & Trust, Law Office of Richard F. Matthews Jr., Cousins Insurance Agency, Aldridge Borden & Co., Max Credit Union, Connor Hogan Country Financial, Taste at the Fain, and Schitt’s Plumbing LLC.
“The community enjoyed the inaugural Oktoberfest Wetumpka event so much last year that they requested to bring it back for a second year. The Oktoberfest planning committee has worked extremely hard to create a fun event for the entire community to enjoy. We are excited to help promote the event this year and to experience the festivities for ourselves!”
“Our goal is to create a one-day festival that showcases local artisans and supports downtown merchants. The event will have traditional German food, polka dancing, arts & crafts vendors, music, and activities for children and families. This is sure to be a fantastic kickoff to fall in the heart of downtown Wetumpka!” Lee McMichael, Event Organizer for Oktoberfest Wetumpka
