Oktoberfest 2026

- Volunteer for Oktoberfest!
  
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- Volunteer for the Bake Sale!
  
  Click here to volunteer to bake
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
  6:30 to 9:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
  
  Sunday, September 20, 2026
  12:00 to 4:00pm (following the 11:00am Mass)
  
  Saint Joseph Catholic Church & School, West St. Paul, MN
  
  Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate with us at our 4th Annual Oktoberfest — a weekend packed with flavor, fun, and festive spirit for the whole community!
- Saturday Night (21+ only)
  
  Join us as we kick-off our 4th annual Oktoberfest with our Saturday night celebration just for the "grown ups." Join us for a night of live music by Henry Bitzer (Class of 2019) and the Sunday Best, a food truck, mini donuts, hot apple cider, a lively beer garden, games, a silent auction, and so much more! It's the perfect place to hang out with some awesome people, make new friends, and toast to the adventures ahead. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at the event itself. Pre-sale tickets for Sunday will be sold during our Saturday night Oktoberfest event.
  
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- Sunday Funday for All Ages
  
  Following Sunday morning's 11:00am Mass, we'll keep the celebration going with a day full of family-friendly fun. We'll have live music by the Elk River German Band, German cuisine, Root Beer Floats, Bingo (called by our awesome teachers), inflatables, two dunk tanks, games and activities for both kids and adults, church and school merch sales, and so much more! NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for our brand-new Oktoberfest Bake Sale, featuring plenty of homemade goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. From cookies and cakes to other delicious treats, there's something you'll want to take home (or enjoy right then and there, we won't judge)! More info about volunteering for the Bake Sale can be found below on this page.
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- Volunteers Opportunities
  
  We're looking for some awesome volunteer heroes to help make the celebration happen! Whether you can give us one shift, two shifts, or somewhere in between, we'd love to have you on the team. Volunteering isn't just about filling a spot, it's about being the joyful face of Saint Joseph to everyone who steps onto our campus. You never know who might be visiting our parish for the very first time, and your smile, hospitality, and willingness to serve could be their first glimpse of what makes this community so special.
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  NEW THIS YEAR: BAKE SALE! Please help us fill the tent with baked goods. You can learn more and sign up by visiting the link below. Easy drop-offs will take place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.
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- The Saint Joseph the Worker Award (2026)
  
  The Saint Joseph the Worker Award will be presented to two outstanding volunteers who have exemplified the dedication of our Patron and answered the call to be of service to the Saint Joseph Catholic Church & School community. Whether they're a dedicated Adorer or an enthusiastic Recess Helper, this award is meant to celebrate those who answer the call to serve in our church, school, or both!
  
  Honorees will be announced on Sunday, September 20, at Oktoberfest. Please note: Honorees will be notified prior to the event.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
  
  Oktoberfest is a cherished new tradition that brings the whole Saint Joseph Church & School community together in faith, family, and friendship. Whether you’re a business or an individual, your sponsorship can help us create a truly wonderful event.
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