Oktoberfest
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1. Is there public transportation?
Yes! Transportation will be provided free to festival attendees from East Lansing to Old Town Oktoberfest courtesy of Dean Transportation. You will be able to leave your car at the Eyde Building Parking lot and be safely transported to the festival between the hours of:

  • Friday, October 7 from 6-11pm
  • Saturday, October 8 from 2-11pm
  • Shuttle from East Lansing to Old Town Oktoberfest will leave on the hour between 6pm-10pm on Friday and 2pm-10pm on Saturday.
  • Shuttle from Old Town Oktoberfest to East Lansing will leave on the half hour between 6:30pm-10:30pm on Friday and 2:30pm-10:30pm on Saturday with the last shuttle going back to East Lansing at 11pm.

Pick up and drop off location will be at the Eyde Building located at: 4660 South Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing corner of Hagadorn Road and Eyde Parkway.

2. Is Oktoberfest a fundraiser?
Yes!! By attending, sponsoring, or volunteering at Old Town Oktoberfest you are helping to revitalize Old Town, Lansing.

This event is a major fundraiser for the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) accounting for nearly 20% of its annual operating budget. The OTCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continued revitalization of Lansing's historic Old Town district.

Here are just a few things that your support of Old Town Oktoberfest helps the OTCA accomplish:

  • Festival of the Moon
  • Festival of the Sun
  • Old Town Dickens Village
  • Old Town Art Market
  • Pickin' in the Park
  • Community Newsletters
  • Career Exploration Field Trips for area school children
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Educational and Historical Tours
  • Annual Plantings
  • Neighborhood Cleanups

For more information on the OTCA, its mission, projects and events, visit www.iloveoldtown.org.

Thank you for your continued support!

3. Where is the festival located and how do I get there?
Old Town Oktoberfest is located in the park & parking lot on the corner of Turner St. & Grand River Ave.

You can also get to the festival by following the Rivertrail down a few miles to get to Burchard Park.

Dean Transportation will be providing shuttle service. The pick-up location is TBA.

From the East: Take Saginaw/Oakland/Grand River West toward Lansing. Veer Right onto Grand River Ave. Follow Grand River Ave. into Old Town to the Turner and Grand River intersection.

From the West: Take Oakland East toward East Lansing. Turn North (left) onto Washington Ave. Turn Right onto Grand River Ave. Follow Grand River to the Turner & Grand River intersection.

From I-496 (South): Take the Pennsylvania Rd. Exit. Turn North (right) onto Pennsylvania. Turn West (left) onto Grand River Ave. Follow Grand River to the Turner & Grand River intersection.

From the North: Take Cedar St. South. Turn West (right) onto Grand River Ave. Follow Grand River to the Turner & Grand River intersection.

4. What is included with the price of an admission ticket?
With your entrance to Old Town Oktoberfest you receive a souvenir beer mug and three food/drink tickets.

5. Where should I park?
You can park anywhere on the streets of Old Town. Parking north on Turner St., north on Clinton and on Center St. has no time limit. You can also park in the neighborhood just west of Old Town, or park downtown and follow the River Trail north about ½ mile. Handicap parking is available at the festival site.

6. Can I bring my kids?
We welcome kids on Saturday from 2-6 p.m. Strollers are not permitted in the tent, but you can park your stroller outside the tent in a secure area.

Friday evening and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. is strictly 21 and over for liquor license control reasons.

7. Can I bring my pets?
Sorry, no pets are allowed! We can not allow any animals to be at our festival due to health code regulations.