Oktoberfest comes alive for kids at Kinderbereich, the Kids Zone at Cullman Oktoberfest.
110 ft Ferris Wheel
Double Decker Carousel
Contests
Ferris Wheel & Carousel Tickets available for purchase. Contests & Storytimes are free to enter. Some arts and crafts require purchase of materials.
Attractions & Contests
A 110ft Ferris Wheel, a double-decker carousel, and kids' contests fill the Kinderbereich all four days.
Ferris Wheel and Carousel tickets are available for purchase. Contests and storytimes are free to enter. Some arts and crafts activities require a small materials fee.
Complete ride list and pricing coming soon.
Kids Passport
Grab a Kids Passport and explore Cullman's German heritage at your own pace. Visit three stops around the festival grounds to learn the history of Cullman and Oktoberfest, and make a craft to take home. Fly Huntsville will be giving away $750 worth of airline tickets to one lucky winner who participates in the passport activity! Follow the link here to register to win!
Passport Registration
| Stop | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The History of Cullman and Cullman Oktoberfest | Museum |
| 2 | The History of Oktoberfest | Kinder Info Haus |
| 3 | Oktoberfest Craft: Flower Crowns & Hats | Kinder Craft Corner |
Kinderbürgermeister
Meet Cullman Oktoberfest's first ever Kids' Mayor. Learn more and apply →
Kids Schedule
Thursday, October 1
Kids Passport: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, all three stops (Museum, Kinder Info Haus, Kinder Craft Corner)
Friday, October 2
Kids Passport: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, all three stops (Museum, Kinder Info Haus, Kinder Craft Corner)
Kids Contests & Activities
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:00 | Yodeling Contest (All Ages) | Main Stage |
| 6:00-7:00 | Kids Contests: Stein Hoisting, Costume, Pretzel Eating | Main Stage |
Saturday, October 3
Kids Passport: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, all three stops (Museum, Kinder Info Haus, Kinder Craft Corner)
Kids Contests
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30-4:00 PM | Yodeling Contest (All Ages) | Main Stage |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Kids Contests: Stein Hoisting, Costume, Pretzel Eating | Main Stage |
Oktoberfest 5K & 10K Saturday morning starting at 8:00 AM. Full details →
Sunday, October 4
Kids Passport: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, all three stops (Museum, Kinder Info Haus, Kinder Craft Corner)
Kids Contests
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15-2:15 PM | Family Olympics (up to 4 people): Pretzel Toss, Stein Relay, Sack Race | Arena |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Kids Contests: Stein Hoisting, Costume, Pretzel Eating | Main Stage |
| 4:15-4:45 PM | Yodeling (All Ages) | Main Stage |
Want More Contest Details
Visit the Contests page → for complete rules, registration info, and the adult versions of Stein Hoisting, Brat Eating, and Best Dressed.
