Photo by Pentwater Chamber of Commerce

Pentwater Oktoberfest

October 11th, 2025

Pentwater’s Oktoberfest, held in October, is growing bigger every fall. There are a variety of activities for all ages and many interests. One highlight is the Classic Car and Hot Rod Show and Cruise.

It’s an annual fall event that everyone looks forward to- don’t miss the festivities during Pentwater’s Oktoberfest.

Here's what happened in 2024:

Friday

  • 6:30pm – Bingo at the Pentwater VFW Hall- 8440 US-31, Pentwater
  • 8pm – Comedy Night at the Village Pub- 347 S. Hancock St.
  • 9pm – DJ Bingo at the Antler Bar- 283 S. Hancock St.

Saturday

  • 8-10am – Car Show Registration
  • 9-10am – Stout Stumble 5K Check In
  • 10am-12:30pm – Stout Stumble 5K Walk/Run
  • 10am-2pm – Classic Car & Hot Rod Show
  • 10am-4pm – Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE
  • 12-2:30pm – Live Music  & Oktoberfest Celebration on the Village Green featuring a Chili Cook-Off, Big Ten Games on the big screen, and more
  • 1-4pm – Live Music featuring Keith Scott Blues at the Village Cafe & Pub
  • 9:30pm – Karaoke at The Antler Bar

Stay tuned for information on the 2025 Pentwater Oktoberfest!

Experience Pentwater

This small village creates memories for you and your family that won’t soon be forgotten. Read the stories below or go to the Pentwater destination page.

Looking for more Oktoberfest activities? Check out Octoberfest in Ludington!

For more information on the Pentwater Oktoberfest, please contact the event organizer:

Pentwater Chamber of Commerce

347 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, MI  49449

(231) 869-4150

pentwater.org

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