Electro Retro to headline Baraboo Oktoberfest

The sound of polka music and clinking beer steins will ring Saturday, Sept. 20 as the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce presents Oktoberfest at Circus World.

Fest Masters Pete and Rebecca Oettinger will open the festivities by tapping the golden keg at 3:30 p.m. That’ll be the cue for the BaraBrew WisconSing Beer Choir to start singing. They’re the opening act for Griffy Jim and the Polka Dots, who take center stage at the hippodrome from 4-6 p.m. A costume contest and other games will take place from 6-7 p.m. as this year’s headline act – Chicago dance/rock band Electro Retro – prepares to perform from 7-9.

“We are delighted to bring these musicians, who have loyal followings in the Baraboo Area and beyond, to our fourth annual Oktoberfest,” said George Althoff, Executive Director of the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce.

Oktoberfest beers from three craft breweries – Tumbled Rock Brewery, Al. Ringling Brewing and Pals Brewing – will be available for purchase. Baraboo Bluff and Balanced Rock wineries will serve their flavors. Food trucks will offer traditional Oktoberfest pretzels, schnitzel and other fare.

Baraboo Oktoberfest is presented by Fairfield Inn & Suites – Baraboo.

Baraboo Oktoberfest’s following has continued to grow since its inception. “We plan to build on the audience we’ve had in past years and make Oktoberfest a signature event on par with our Big Top Parade,” Althoff said.

Admission buttons cost $10 in advance at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in 600 W. Chestnut St. in West Baraboo. They’ll cost $12 on Sept. 20.

For more information, visit oktoberfestbaraboo.com.