Elkhart Lake’s Elktoberfest Returns Sept. 19 With Run, Family Activities and Live Music
Elkhart Lake, WI — September 6, 2026.
Elkhart Lake’s fifth Elktoberfest is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, with activities spread across the Village of Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan County.
The event gives families, runners and visitors several ways to build a full day around the village, beginning with the Elkhart Lake Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon.
A full schedule for Saturday, September 19
The Elktoberfest Wine Run 5K is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The event provides a recreational option for participants who want to combine a race with the festival’s food, music and family programming.
Free ElkhartCares Root Beer Garten activities for families are planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Square Park. That location is separate from the evening programming at Siebkens Resort, so visitors should plan their stops accordingly.
Siebkens Resort will host food, beverages and live music through the evening. The related Stein Social listing gives the resort programming a schedule of 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Planning an Elkhart Lake visit
The combination of the farmers market, 5K, children’s activities and evening entertainment allows Sheboygan County residents to plan a day trip or an overnight visit around one event date. The official Elktoberfest information also includes visitor vacation-package and lodging information, but availability and terms should be confirmed directly before booking.
Readers interested in registering for the run, attending the family activities or planning a weekend in Elkhart Lake should check the official event page for the latest schedule, participation details and lodging information. Event logistics can change as September 19 approaches.
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