Where can you wear lederhosen (if you want), grab a beer, listen to live music, enjoy some amazing food, and play great games…all while helping raise over $100,000 for a great cause? You don’t even have to drive to Wisconsin for this Oktoberfest event. It is right here in Rochester, Minnesota…and this is one event you do NOT want to miss!
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5th Annual Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention Event is Happening Again in Rochester, Minnesota!
One of the biggest celebrations in Southeast Minnesota is coming back to Rochester for its 5th year – and you don’t want to miss it! This annual event isn’t just about great food, live music, and ice-cold drinks (though you’ll find plenty of those). The 5th Annual Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention is full of activities for kids and adults! But the best perk is this – every ticket and every toast supports a great cause.
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Save the Date for our 5th Annual Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention event at The Haley Center. Free event, open to the public! We have live bands, beer tents, food trucks, tons of raffle prizes, bean bag tournament, bounce houses, yard games, and so much more! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th, and make sure you swing by for lots of fun, all to raise money towards suicide prevention and mental health. Proceeds will benefit AFSP Minnesota, Aidan’s Light, and NAMI SE Minnesota. Help us beat last year’s fundraising efforts of over $130,011!
– Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention Event Page
Every glass raised, every dollar spent on auction items, and the few bucks spent so kids can stay entertained in the bouncy houses have helped raise $314,488 for suicide prevention since this event started in 2021.
Schedule of Activities – Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention Event in Rochester, MN
The live bands are ready to play – the food trucks are ready to roll up – and the beer is ready to be poured by Purple Goat and Chip Shots! Here’s what you can expect on October 4th at the Oktoberfest for Suicide Prevention event.
8:00 am – Chip Shots Pickleball Tourney starts – find times, rules, and registration info here
10:00 am – Out of the Darkness Walk at Soldiers Memorial Field. Check-in starts at 9:00 am. Event starts at 10:00 am. Learn more and get registered here.
12:00 pm – Raffle drawings, bounce house, & yard game at Haley Center Parking Lot.
12:00 pm – Live Music, Same Ness
4:00 pm – Live Music, The 70s Magic Sunshine Band
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Mechanical Bull Riding
Learn more and see the full schedule of events at the Oktoberfest website or Facebook page.
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