St. Mary’s Oktoberfest 2026 • October 9–11 • Alton, Illinois
Events & Entertainment

Music, games, raffles, and the reasons people keep walking around.

Use this page for live music, entertainment requests, auction and basket raffle notes, Oktoberfest Games, and weekend activity highlights.

St. Louis Express band members performing at Oktoberfest
Live Band Schedule

2026 entertainment lineup.

Glendale Riders performing on the main stage

Friday, October 9

  • 3:00–7:00 PM DJ Dave, 5K entertainment
  • 7:00–11:00 PM Glendale Riders, Main Stage
St. Louis Express performing polka music on the main stage

Saturday, October 10

  • 1:00–4:00 PM St. Louis Express, Main Stage
  • 1:00–6:00 PM DJ Dave, Kids Games Square
  • 6:00–9:00 PM DJ Dave Karaoke, Kids Games Square
  • 7:00–10:00 PM Porch Café, Main Stage
Guests walking through the Oktoberfest grounds

Sunday, October 11

  • 12:00–4:30 PM Soulshine Groove, Kids Games Square
  • 12:30–4:00 PM St. Louis Czech Express, Main Stage
  • 5:00–8:00 PM Wherehouse Project Band, Main Stage
Child playing a ping pong toss style game in the family fun area

Games & family fun

Inflatables, booth games, family activities, and kid-friendly fun help make Oktoberfest welcoming across generations.

Games and inflatables

Guest playing adult darts at Oktoberfest

Adult gaming

Chuck-a-Luck, 50 States Wheel, Pull Tabs, Adult Darts, and blackjack/roulette as staffing allows.

Adult gaming details

Entertainment requests

Want to play or ask about entertainment?

Bands and entertainment contacts should use the webform or email oktoberfest@stmarysalton.com.