OLETOBERFEST 2026
What is Oletoberfest?
Oletoberfest is Copper Trail Brewing’s annual fall festival featuring live music on an outdoor stage, beer releases, food specials, and various events! This is our 10th annual Oletoberfest celebrating community, craft beer, and of course Alexandria’s own Big Ole! We are partnering with the Douglas County Historical Society to offer programming and raise funds to further their mission of preserving our community’s history!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th // 11:00am-11:00pm // Taproom Open
Kids’ Coloring Contest all weekend! Winners will be drawn for prizes Sunday evening at random! Hammer and Nail Game All Weekend! Dunk Tank throughout the weekend to raise money for the Douglas County Historical Society! (Sponsored by Carlson Dock and Barge)
2:00-3:00 // Live Music: Greg Lehrke on the concertina 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:00-8:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by the Alexandria Farmers Market) 4:00-6:00 // Prairie Woodcarvers Demonstrations 3:00-5:00 // Tappy Hour — $1 off pints
5:00-8:00 // Pumpkin Succulent Workshop with Kristy’s Succulent Kreations 4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jam Band 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation
7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Mid Flight
7:00-10:00 // Late Night Lounge: $1 off wine / $1 off well drinks
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th // 11:00am-11:00pm // TAPROOM OPEN
11:30-12:00 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 12:00-3:00 // Corn Hole Tournament (Registration at 11am) (Sponsored by Cub) 12:00-6:00 // Candle Express (Handmade Soy Candles)
2:00 // Hot Dog Eating Contest (Registration at 1:00) (Sponsored by Faber Insurance) 12:00-6:00 // Petal and Pearl Jewelry: Charm Bar and Gemstone Jewelry 12:00-6:00 // L’BRI Pure N’ Natural-Free aloe hand spa treatments 1:00-4:00 // Feather Wood Carving Workshop with Prairie Woodcarvers // Free guided workshop 3:00-3:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation 3:45 // Stein Holding Contest (Registration at 3:00) (Sponsored by Downtown Alexandria)
4:00-6:00 // Live Music: Jake Stack 6:00-6:30 // Douglas County Historical Society Presentation
7:00-10:00 // Live Music: Pirate on Cassette
Sunday, SEPTEMBER 13th // 9:00am-9:00pm // taproom open
all day tappy hour! $2 off shareables & $1 off pints
8:00-11:00 // Free Will Donation Pancake Feed to Benefit the Douglas County Historical Society 10:00-12:00 // MN Bloom Co Pop-Up // Build Your Own Bouquet 12:00-2:00 // Live Music: Kyle Colby
