Biergarten Entertainment
Sonnenschein Express, an Alpine Oktoberfest show band, will be entertaining the crowds with their traditional instruments and songs. And Fort Benning’s one and only Maneuver Center of Excellence Band won’t have anyone sit still while on stage! On Sunday, join us for a traditional Crossroads church service in the Fest tent at 11 a.m. Experience the Wiesn church service, a Munich Oktoberfest tradition.
Oktoberfest Activities & Games (for adults and kids) – FREE to attend!
Rides: Ferris Wheel, Teacups and Merry-Go-Round Inflatables Magician King Chapman (performances: Friday, 5 + 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 + 3 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.) Puppeteer Peter Hart (performances: Friday, 5 + 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 + 3 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.)
Drum Circle (performances: Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.)
Pontoon Boat Rides (Saturday, last ride at 4:30 p.m.)
Pumpkin Patch
Arts & Crafts, Games, Tattoos, Face Painting, Krazy Hair, Airbrush Activities
Steinhoisting Competition
Raise a glass of your favorite German brew … and hold it there just as long as you can for the Steinhoisting Competition. The event is open to the public and there is no entry fee, but participants must be at least 21 years old. MWR employees are not eligible to participate. Win this year’s trophy! Registration is not required, just be there! The first 20 women and men will compete; we meet up 15 minutes before each competition at the main entrance to the Festzelt. Women compete Saturday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m. and the men's competition starts at 8:10 p.m.!
Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest Contest
Dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen to prepare now for one of our most popular Bavarian Games competitions! Participation is as easy as it gets:- Dress in a Dirndl or Lederhosen
- Attend the contest!
Best Kinder Dirndl & Best Kinder Lederhosen Contest
Dress up your little one in the cutest Dirndl or the coolest Lederhosen and participate in this fun contest – winner of each category takes home a trophy! No registration required; just meet us at 3:15 p.m. at the entrance to the Kinder Wiesn (children’s area, check for the Kinder Wiesn banner/sign). The Best Kinder Dirndl & Best Lederhosen Contest takes place at 3:30 p.m. at the Kinder Wiesn!
Canine Competitions
We host canine competitions, including the Dachshund and Doggy Derby and our famous dog costume contest, Saturday, October 17. Sign up for these free events on Saturday next to the Festzelt, in the adult games area. The dog costume contest is at noon, and the Dachshund and Doggy Derby starts at 4 p.m.! (Dogs must be on a leash at all times!) Participation is free but registration is required at the Contest Registration table in the Adult Games are, registration starts at 10 a.m.!
Oktoberfest Games
Next to all the competitions, we offer a whole lot of other famous Bavarian Oktoberfest games in the Adult Games Area right behind the Festzelt on Saturday, October 17, such as Keg Toss for men, women and even the kids and more. Who will claim the title of the strongest on Fort Benning? who can lift and throw an empty beer keg as far as possible? Our annual Keg Toss is a highlight you won't want to miss, with electrifying competition and roaring cheers from the crowd making it an unforgettable experience! Men's Keg Toss kicks off at 12:45 p.m.; Women's Keg Toss follows at 1:30 p.m.; Kids' Keg Toss wraps up the excitement at 2:15 p.m.! Participation is free but don't forget to register at the Contest Registration table in the Adult Games area starting at 10 a.m.! But wait, there's more! Dive into a variety of other exhilarating games available all day long, no registration needed. And this year, we're turning up the fun with a colossal Adult ONLY Inflatable – it's a must-see attraction you won't want to miss! – You don’t want to miss that!Keep Exploring
Newcomers Orientation
Nov 11
9 am
Storytime with Milton E. Long Library
Nov 11
10:30 am - 12 pm
ESPORTS
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ESPORTS
Soldier Showdown 8 Finals are here! Watch the top 8 finalists battle it out on Twitch November 20 & 21!
NRA Basic Pistol Course
Nov 14
9 am - 5 pm
Midday Deer Camp
Nov 14
11 am - 1 pm
Kings Pond Campout
Nov 14
2 pm - 12 pm
Family Fishing Night
Nov 17
4 pm - 6 pm
Army MWR Cares Presented by Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness
Stay resilient through every season with Family MWR. Discover MWR programs and services that keep you grounded and connected.
Army MWR Cares Presented by Army Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness
Stay resilient through every season with Family MWR. Discover MWR programs and services that keep you grounded and connected.
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Course
Nov 18
9 am - 3 pm
Sensory Storytime
Nov 19
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
CG Golf Scramble
Nov 20
12 pm - 1 pm
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Classes
Nov 21
Once Upon a Saturday Storytime
Nov 21
10 am - 11 am
Turkey Shoot
Nov 21
10 am - 2 pm
Key Contact
Nov 26
10 am - 12 pm
Santa at Riverside & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 3
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Crafternoon
Dec 5
11 am - 1 pm
Winter Pop-up Shop & Trees for Troops
Dec 5
11 am - 2 pm
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Course
Dec 9
9 am - 3 pm
Army vs Navy Game
Dec 12
3 pm
Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.
Army MWR Library Virtual Author Series
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders—right from the comfort of home. Register to watch live events, or catch up on past event recordings on-demand. Learn More.
