St. Mary’s 2025 Oktoberfest

St. Mary’s 2025 Oktoberfest

Weekend of Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12

On the grounds of St. Mary’s Church at the corner of Henry St and E 3rd St, Alton, IL. Open to the Public, Admission is Free

www.stmarysoktoberfest.com

Like our Facebook page at "St Mary’s Oktoberfest Alton" – (no period after St)

$10,000 SWEEPSTAKES (plus 9 other monetary prizes): anyone can buy online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/KkA/ or phone orders accepted w/ credit card purchase at 618-465-4284. Tickets also for sale onsite at the event, drawing Sunday at 8:15pm, main tent – need not be present to win. Winners will be contacted.

MASS SCHEDULE:

• Saturday: Vigil Mass of Sunday at 5:15pm, in the church
• Sunday: 6:30am and 8am, in the church and at 11:00am large outdoor “Mass in the Grass” at Garfield/Barth Park (at 6th & Langdon)

Events & Entertainment

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025:

6pm - Friday Night 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Join us for the Oktoberfest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run around the neighborhood! Register for the run online at our website; t-shirt, participation medal, and a free beer (or soda) after you cross the finish line are included.

• DJ Dave - 3-7pm (5K Entertainment)
• The Glendale Riders - 7-11pm (Main Stage)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025:

1pm - Grounds Open, Keg Tapped on Main Stage

Keg will be tapped at 1pm Saturday on main stage on parish grounds, free beer from first keg until it runs dry. All Oktoberfest food served and all activities are open.

• St. Louis Express - 1-4pm (Main Stage)
• Dixie Dudes - 2-5pm (Festival Stage)
• Lady Luck - 7-11pm (Main Stage)
• DJ Dave - 7-10pm (Festival Stage - Karaoke)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025:

• Big Shake Daddies - 12:30-4pm (Festival Stage)
• St. Louis Express - 12:30-4pm (Main Stage)
• Behavior Intervention - 5-8pm (Main Stage)

BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:

Beer Garten, Wine Tent (serving up German Brews, Signature Oktoberfest drink and Margaritas!)

Great German-themed Food & All-American stand-bys, make sure you ask for our German Skillet Meals! Yum!

Online Silent Auction – items available for viewing onsite in Suddes Hall – Bidding goes live online at 6pm on Friday and closes at 4pm on Sunday. See our website for details to bid.

Basket Raffles in Suddes Hall gym will run from Saturday 1pm until Sunday at 4pm.

$10,000 Sweepstakes tickets for sale onsite, drawing at 8:15pm Sunday, main tent – need not be present to win

All New Teen Zone

Children’s Game Area, includes games, prizes, and inflatables