https://www.waverlyoktoberfest.com/welcome-pacific daily 1.0 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1663394794043-KQ6NY9XKH0PMW8PEO68T/image-asset.jpeg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/e2b0310e-742b-4364-9993-f22257cb2619/cornhole-competition-waverly-iowa.jpg Welcome Cornhole competitions have been a part of Waverly Oktoberfest for years. In 2021, the festival partnered with Reggie Reicks to more closely align the event with other tournaments and leagues. Noel Showers of Black Hawk Baggers will run the 2025 tournament. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1630635649397-I3UFEM2PDEEAMX2ZVP64/111.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out The women’s heat of the stein hoist competition. Photo by F8 Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1630635543867-9EMVXWFEFAQ8S5BGJS42/88.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out A young competitor tries her hand at hammerschlagen. Photo by F8 Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/45d1428a-6b96-49fc-87fb-a6dca6a376e4/keg_toss-1.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out A participant in the 2021 Waverly Oktoberfest keg toss competition gets ready to throw the empty keg. Photo by Delaina Graff Photography and Video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/3a4c0730-dc50-402f-8004-ffe886515040/Inflatables-in-kid-zone-waverly-iowa.jpg Welcome A young guy enjoys one of the inflatables in the kid zone at Waverly Oktoberfest. Photo by Delaina Graff Photography and Video We bring in an assortment of inflatables for children to enjoy. From the time gates open until 7:15 PM both Friday and Saturday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/fad745df-2585-4ac3-897c-b59cd1264c45/Oktoberfest-Pedal-Train.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out Kids enjoy rides in a barrel kiddie train. Photo by Delaina Graff Photography and Video In 2021, Waverly Oktoberfest brought in a tractor-pulled kiddie train. It was a hit. We’re working to bring a similar ride to the 2022 festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/d0f533ea-2478-46cf-ba5b-7128e86c46bd/legos-at-waverly-oktoberfest.jpg Welcome Kids play at the Lego Station provided by Shell Bots Robotics Team. Photo by Delaina Graff Photography and Video The Shell Bots Robotics Team is bringing a Lego station. Build a scale replica of the Hermann Monument in Detmold, a spaceship, or anything else you can imagine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1632360218079-I80K63RF41GJOPPE5STE/63.jpg Welcome Face Painting by W-SR German Club W-SR German Club will be painting faces at the 2021 festival Saturday morning and afternoon. Pick a design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1632360194222-Q9SDB4KW4LZNB0ZJZC4N/187%2B%281%29.jpg Welcome Young Iowans compete in the kids round of the Waverly Oktoberfest stein hoist. Photo by F8 Photography Many of the fun competitions available for teens and adults are also open to younger children. Play 9-square, hoist a stein (of water), try your hand at hammerschlagen. Oktoberfest games are really fun for the entire family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/1acb98d4-ac61-4dbd-896b-c04029532d8e/2C2A0699.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out 9-Square Games of 9-Square will be an ongoing feature throughout Waverly Oktoberfest weekend. Can you keep the ball from landing in your square or going out of bounds on your hit? It’s not complicated, but it can be fast-paced. It’s volleyball, 4-square and more rolled into one, and it’s fun for all ages. 9-Square is provided to Waverly Oktoberfest courtesy of Dan & Jean Britt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/4613478e-50ac-470a-8bad-1766f757532d/Valhalla+Hatchets.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out Valhalla Hathcets The Valhalla Hatchets mobile unit will be on site at Waverly Oktoberfest on Saturday from 6PM to 8PM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/b898d790-3397-4691-b3e1-c6c6a2a2c04e/IMG_2251c.max-1280x720.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out Laser Tag This year, a laser tag course will be available in the Teen Zone from 2PM to 8PM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58de782c59cc68e9b095ffff/503eaefa-2b3b-4467-9b60-403d1aa4c77e/20251003_131342.jpg Welcome - Make it stand out Gravity Bin Basketball Shootout Grab a friend and see who’s got a better shot. 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