Christ the King Oktoberfest — September 18 & 19, 2026

Lexington, Kentucky · Since 1996

Central Kentucky’s Premier Fall Festival

September 18 & 19, 2026 Admission is FREE

Lexington’s Premier Fall Festival, Christ the King Oktoberfest, features fun for all ages. With German food offerings and delicious options from a variety of your favorite food vendors. Not to mention live music, kid’s games, the infamous Celebrity Cake Wheel, inflatables, BINGO, Black Jack, and more!

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Two days of fun

Schedule

September 18th & 19th, 2026
Friday 4pm–11pm
Saturday 1pm–11pm

Friday

Sept. 18

Headlining Friday NightBig Head Todd & the Monsters

3:45–4:45Bargo Brothers
5:00–5:45Bamboo Palace
6:15–7:00South on 75
7:30–8:30Velvet Elvis
9:30–11:00Big Head Todd & the Monsters

Saturday

Sept. 19

Headlining Saturday NightHoneychild

3:45–4:45Schnitzels
5:00–5:45Thumper, Ryan Schneider Tribute
6:15–7:00Stardevils
7:30–8:15Dad's Mad
9:00–9:15Car Raffle Drawing
9:15–11:00Honeychild

Full Entertainment Schedule

Fun for all ages

Something for Everyone

For the Kids Games & Inflatables Cake Wheel, dunk tank, inflatable obstacle course, face painting, a toddler play area and so much more. Explore attractions → For the Big Kids Games of Chance Black Jack, BINGO, Pull Tabs, Take-a-chance, the $50 Raffle and Roulette. See the lineup → For Everyone German Food & Beer Bratwurst, German potato salad, apple strudel, an Oktoberfest beer line-up, wine & seltzers. View the menu →

With gratitude

Sponsors

Our festival is powered by the generosity of these Central Kentucky businesses and friends.

Presenting Sponsor

Car Raffle Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsors

Casino Sponsor

Family Area Sponsor

Bingo Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Cake Box Sponsor

Brat-Fest Sponsor

VIP Area Sponsor

Fest My Yard Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Storage Sponsors

Beer Sponsors

Media Sponsors

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We’ll See You There!

Questions about the festival? We’d love to hear from you.