The 2011 Tucson Oktoberfest was held September 29-October 2 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona.

In its 10th year, the 2011 Tucson Oktoberfest featured 100 arts and crafts booths and a childrens’ play area. The main Oktoberfest stage was headlined by the Hofbrauhaus Band and featured a wide variety of local Tucson acts including the Coyote Country Cloggers, Polish Folk Ensemble, Fifteen with Double R, Maguire Academy Irish Dance, Kids Unlimited, Tucson Tap Attack, Saguaro Strutters, Danswest, Clogging Desert Stars, Rusyny Folk Ensemble, Pure Natives, Tucson Square Dancers, The Tucson Prunes, special guest MC Alan Michaels, and more.

Many Oktoberfest visitors who arrived on opening day were admitted with a donation of two or more cans of food to the local community food bank.

40+ rescued dogs were adopted at the Oktoberfest, leaving the event bound for new and loving homes.

Eagle Fingerprinting Service will provide free children’s fingerprinting Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Adult fingerprinting will also be available for a $10 fee. Proceeds donated to the Los Gatos Optimist Club benefitting children of our community.

Calling all Wiener Dogs to race in the Desert Dachshund Race at the Tucson Oktoberfest.

• When: Friday, September 30th, 2011
• Race start time: 7:30 PM
• Where: Tucson Oktoberfest

Proceeds benefit Sahuaro Dachshund Rescue, a non-profit rescue that helps homeless Dachshunds find new homes.

Registration Information

Register by September 22nd, 2011 to enter for $25. Fee includes two t-shirts, racing certificate and two Tucson Oktoberfest admissions!

Register online at www.desertwiener.com or call 520-795-1615 for more information.

On your mark… Get set… Go!