Oktoberfest Returns to Bulldog Park Oct. 3
- By: City of Crown Point
- Last Updated: September 16, 2026
Oktoberfest returns to Bulldog Park from 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
The free event features something for everyone, including contests, live music, food vendors, a beer garden, face painting, hayrides, and more!
This is the 18th year the City has hosted an Oktoberfest celebration. Local food vendors will offer German-inspired fare and seasonal menu items.
There will be children games and contests hosted by Tom Lounges Entertainment from 1-2 p.m. Hayrides for all ages will be from 1-8 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must sign a waiver.
PROST!, a traditional polka band, will kick off the event’s live music from 2:15-4:30 p.m., followed by a performance from Ed Wagner’s Brass Band from 5-7:15 p.m. The Anthem Band closes out the event from 8-10 p.m.
Vendors for Oktoberfest include:
- Aloha Glow
- Annie’s Kettle Creations
- Battista’s Artisan Pizzeria
- Bedarra Bar
- Blue Collar Bros
- Boba Fusion Cafe
- Carriage Court Pizza
- Crown Creamery
- Crumbles – A Bake Shop
- Daily Grind Coffee
- Fun Times Cotton Candy
- Indy Fudge DBA Fudgie Wudgie
- Izzy’s
- Jax’s Crown Town Grill
- Kevin’s Pretzel Factory
- MamaFrazz
- Merkai Hospitality Group
- One13North Kitchen & Bar
- Prime Steakhouse/UMI Sushi
- South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority
- Taco Buchon
- Tacos Chel
