Friday, Oct. 9
Opening night
- 3:00 PM Packet pickup begins
- 5:00 PM Alcohol service begins
- 5:00–8:00 PM Inflatables and kids activities
- 6:00 PM 5K starts
- About 6:05 PM 1 Mile Fun Run starts
- 7:00–11:00 PM Glendale Riders, Main Stage
Schedule
Plan the weekend without guessing.
The 2026 weekend is October 9–11. Some operational details stay flexible until each area is fully staffed and set up, but the core public schedule is stable.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Main festival day
- 1:00 PM Grounds open and keg tapping
- 1:00–8:00 PM Kids games and inflatables
- 1:00–4:00 PM St. Louis Express, Main Stage
- 4:00–5:00 PM Confessions
- 5:15 PM Vigil Mass
- 7:00–10:00 PM Porch Café, Main Stage
Sunday, Oct. 11
Faith, family, and closing
- 6:30 AM & 8:00 AM Mass in church
- 11:00 AM Mass in the Grass, church if inclement weather
- After Mass–8:00 PM Kids games and inflatables
- 1:30–3:00 PM Stein holding and keg tossing
- 5:00–8:00 PM Bingo in Suddes Hall
- 8:15 PM Sweepstakes drawing
Live Band Schedule
2026 entertainment lineup.
Band and entertainment times are listed by day and location. Final day-of adjustments can still happen because weather, setup, and event reality enjoy having opinions.
Friday
- 3:00–7:00 PM DJ Dave, 5K entertainment
- 7:00–11:00 PM Glendale Riders, Main Stage
Saturday
- 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
Sunday
- 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
Future dates
Always Columbus Day Weekend.
St. Mary’s Oktoberfest is held Friday through Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. Exact schedules, entertainment, volunteer shifts, and registration links are updated as the event gets closer.
| Year | Oktoberfest Weekend | Columbus Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 9–11 | October 12 |
| 2027 | October 8–10 | October 11 |
| 2028 | October 6–8 | October 9 |
| 2029 | October 5–7 | October 8 |
| 2030 | October 11–13 | October 14 |
| 2031 | October 10–12 | October 13 |
| 2032 | October 8–10 | October 11 |
| 2033 | October 7–9 | October 10 |
| 2034 | October 6–8 | October 9 |
| 2035 | October 5–7 | October 8 |