BOCKFEST RETURNS IN 2025!

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 AT REGNER PARK

Advance Ticket Sales Only!

Bockfest is a German beer festival celebrating the end of winter and the kickoff to spring.

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The hallmark of Bockfest is the beer—the Bock beer.

Beer for this festival will be specially slow-brewed by 1840 Brewing Company who is set to open a new tap room in downtown West Bend.

After purchasing a beer, attendees can get poked by the fire. Fire tenders will place a piping hot beer poker into their mugs to create a delicious caramelized froth!

Not into bock beer? No worries! There will be additional beverage options. Designated drivers will receive non-alcoholic drinks for free!

See the full beer menu here.

FOOD

West Bend takes pride in its German heritage. Food offerings will include pretzels, brats, sausages, and traditional German delicacies. Cash and card are accepted!

LIVE MUSIC

Bockfest will feature live music polka music that’s sure to get you up and dancing! View the full lineup!

ACTIVITIES

Get ready for fun! Bockfest attendees will enjoy outdoor games, fire pits, costume contests, and more!

Know before you go

  • Bockfest is open to adults ages 21 and older. Attendees will be required to bring a valid ID to verify their date of birth at the ticket gate.

    Children are not permitted in the festival grounds.

  • We love your pets, but they are not invited to the party.

    No pets are allowed at Bockfest.

  • No outside food or beverages will be allowed inside the gates. Backpacks will be searched.

  • Regner Park, 800 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI 53095

  • The City of West Bend is pleased to announce The Garden Lounge as the Bockfest shuttle sponsor! The shuttle runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, providing Bockfest attendees with easy access to downtown.

    Shuttle stops include

    1: Regner Park Parking Lot (800 N. Main Street)

    2: The Garden Lounge (258 N. Main Street)

    3: The Bend Theater (125 N. Main Street)

    4: TownePlace Suites (175 Water Street)

    5: Museum of Wisconsin Art Parking Lot (205 Veterans Avenue)

  • Stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites, or Country Inn and Suites, all just a short drive from Regner Park!

  • Designated drivers are encouraged! Ticket purchase is still required for every attendee, however, if an attendee declares themself a designated driver, they will receive a special wristband that unlocks free non-alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event.

  • All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Must be over 21 years of age or older to attend. Must provide event ticket and valid ID upon entry. Duplication of any ticket is strictly prohibited and will not be accepted. The City of West Bend retains the right to refuse service or entry to anyone who arrives or becomes overly intoxicated. All personal items are subject to search – prohibited items include: carry-in food, carry-in beverages, glass, illegal drugs, pets, children, and weapons.

    Event will occur rain, snow, sleet or shine.

Cheers to our partners!