Held in the heart of the Historic Court District, Des Moines’ Oktoberfest returns September 22 and 23, 2017. The region’s finest polka bands, authentic food, tented beer villages, dance lessons, party plaza featuring the silent disco and more will be featured at this year’s event. Once again, Friday will showcase our Bier Maiden contest for the frauleins and Saturday will host the Stein Holding competition for both men and women. On both Friday and Saturday nights, at 8:00 pm, join us for the Silent Disco DSMparty on the Party Plaza!