Uptown Jackson will celebrate the harvest season in German style at the 12th Annual Oktoberfest.

Enjoy live music and a variety of food, vendors, and seasonal craft beers. The event will also feature a costumed pet parade, stein hoisting, wiener dog race, German games, and more.

Oktoberfest will take place in Uptown Jackson from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 3, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 4.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 3
6 PM Tap the Keg
7 PM Jackson v. Cape Football Game streamed live on big screen

Saturday, October 4
10 AM Event Opens
11 AM Pet Parade Registration
11 AM Cuisine Competition
11 AM - 3 PM Stein Hoisting Prelims
12- 2 PM The German Band
12 PM Pet Parade
12:30 PM Weiner Dog Races
1:00 PM German Games
3:30 PM Stein Hoisting Finals
4:30 PM Sound Check
6-7:30 PM Chris Welch
7:30-9:30 PM John D. Hale Band

For more information, visit Uptown Jackson Oktoberfest on Facebook.