11th Annual Monument Circle Oktoberfest
Friday, September 17th
INDIANAPOLIS – The 11th Annual Monument Circle Oktoberfest presented by the Columbia Club will be held Friday, September 17th. Oktoberfest has quickly become a staple event here in Indianapolis over the past few years, as it offers Hoosiers a truly unique experience where eating, drinking and enjoying live entertainment on the Circle is encouraged for all. Best of all, this citywide celebration is free and open to the public.
Monument Circle Oktoberfest
Friday, September 17
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Monument Circle
Free Event
Der Polkatz Plays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
The celebration takes place on the north half of Monument Circle, as the circle transforms into a lively outdoor festival celebrating Oktoberfest. Like any proper Oktoberfest, the event features street food, entertainment, and plenty of beer to go around.
The 2021 biergarten is sponsored by Zink Distribution Company featuring local, domestic, and imported beers for your enjoyment. The biergarten even includes a variety of wines.
“Oktoberfest has become one of the premiere events in our city. The Columbia Club is proud to host such a spectacular evening for all of Indianapolis to enjoy, “ says Jim Rentschler, General Manager of the Columbia Club. “We are also very excited to host Indy’s beloved Der Polkatz for a free concert on Monument Circle from 7:00pm-9:00pm.”
The food court and biergarten open at 6:00pm, and Der Polkatz will be rocking the Monument with live music starting at 7:00pm. Oktoberfest prides itself on being open to the public with no admission charge, encouraging all interested community members to partake in the festivities. The event will continue throughout the evening until 10:00pm.
Oktoberfest would not be possible without the overwhelming support from local businesses. Please join us in thanking our gold sponsors Downtown Indy & Zink Distribution Company; bronze sponsors Shuck Corporation, Bill Barrett and Williams Barrett & Wilkowski, LLP, Morgan Linen & GFS; and base sponsors Kroger, Gardis & Regas, Barnes & Thornburg, Piazza and Coca-Cola.