The intense demeanor of the MassKrug Relay Competitors...the Electric Atmosphere of the Dachshund Dash...the icy stare of determination as the first barrel is rolled out in der Bier Barrel Race...the awkward stance of the Strong Stein Competitor...the bleak look of racers losing bier in the MassKrug Relay.
Games of the Bavarian Cup
Registration for the Bavarian Cup is now open – Cost for Entry: $152, includes admission, Krugs and first fills for four people (two teams of two people each).
The FC Tulsa Games Arena becomes our own center of the universe Saturday at 2:00 PM for true fans of German bier. Why? Because it is ground zero for the Oktoberfest Bavarian Cup (Bayerische Tasse) Team Challenge, a challenge for the ages. Teams of 2 people will compete for the Goldenes Fass (Golden Barrel) Award, to display proudly in a lobby, break room or cubicle. The competition consists of two intense but fun games – the legendary Bier Barrel…and the MassKrug Relay. There will be non-stop action and everyone will chicken dance because it will be so much fun.
Teams will accumulate points for each game, with penalties assessed for various infractions, such as racing the barrel out of bounds and spillage during the MassKrug Relay. All teams must check in no later than 1:20 PM on the day of the event. All contestants must be over 21 and present valid ID at check in.
The Bavarian Cup is limited to the first 20 teams to sign up. So better get your team together quickly!
Beer Barrel Race
The intense, back-and-forth, barrel-rolling action will be enough to make anyone dizzy with excitement. The race involves teams rolling empty wooden barrels around a course, and the fastest time wins. Points deducted for straying off course and knocking over spectators. Rolling with costumes or in full German trachten will result in bonus points - Four people (2 men, 2 women) from the team will compete in this relay race.
LOCATION: THE FC TULSA GAMES ARENA, Friday and Saturday, 6:20 PM
Masskrug RElay
Don’t cry over spilled bier! Traditionally one of the most accessible Oktoberfest games for novices, the Krug Relay contestants are scored on speed AND spillage. Carrying up to 35 pounds of bier quickly and safely across the course can be difficult, but the winnings hopefully make it worth the effort! Professional servers show you how in their own Invitational Krug Race Tournament, and then make it work. Two people from the team will compete in this relay race.
LOCATION: THE FC TULSA GAMES ARENA, Saturday, 7:20 PM
Strong Stein Competition
Do you have what it takes to Hoist one of our MassKrugs for serious swag? Are you Bavarian Strong? This competition of strength pits contestants against beer steins…as in, “How long can you hold out 34 ounces of beer?” The best part? You can win some serious swag! Preliminary competitions will occur randomly throughout the event, and take place in different tents - check the entertainment schedule. Watch for the pop-up competitions by roving bands of keg karting officials. Two people (1 man and 1 woman)
LOCATION: THE FC TULSA GAMES, Saturday, 7:20 PM
Lederhosen Lauf
The Lederhosen Lauf 5k race will begin at 6:20 pm (New Time!) following the 6:00 pm das Glockenspiel show.
NOTE: There is a cost to register, which includes admission, KleinKrug and a 16-oz beverage token. Pre-registration is required!
Feed your active lifestyle with this great running event! And while you’re at it, fill your gullet with beer! That is, if you’re 21 or over. Every finisher will receive a special race t-shirt and finisher medal, a commemorative KleinKrug (small stein) along plus one free 16-oz beverage voucher. Age group winners will receive the prized chicken hat for their accomplishment! The start and finish of this race will be smack dab in the center of Oktoberfest, near the das Glockenspiel stage, and the route takes in a course through the festival grounds and out onto the beautiful Riverpark’s trail system
LOCATION: FC TULSA GAMES ARENA, 6:20 pm on Thursday evening, right after the 6:00 pm Glockenspiel performance.
And Now Let's Go to The Dogs!
The Dachshund Dash – Watch Your Weiner Run! Presented by Woodland West Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
Wiener dogs are fun. Racing wiener dogs is even more fun! Come see the spectacle of over 75 of them zig, zag, jump, and generally get confused in a test of speed and intelligence! Ok, we’re being dramatic. The pups just need to run 100 feet from one end of the Dash to the other. Do you have dachshund with a need for speed and a nose for the finish line? Sound easy enough? Start training your wiener dog now! Dogs CAN wear numbered Hot Dog Bun costumes if they want and compete in heats of five to six pups. Dogs in each heat are escorted on leash the full length of the course to encourage viewing by spectators.
NOTE: The Dachshund Dash is FREE to enter, but pre-registration is required and admission ticket must be purchased separately (Your weiner gets in free). Check out our Combo Registration Packet (Costume Parade and Race).
Wieners (winners) receive Fest Cards and prizes:
- First – $350 Fest Card and wiener dog hat crown (must be worn throughout Oktoberfest)
- Second – $200 Fest Card and one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest logo dog bowl
- Third – $100 Fest Card and use of the wiener dog outhouse. Winning races MIGHT be nationally televised on ESPN (Enter Special Pups Now) network (YouTube) - you never know!
NOTE: Pre-registration required, and is free to enter your wiener; however, you will need an admission ticket to access the Dash (the pup is free!)! Click here to check out the rules - there are a few.
The Dachshund Parade - Parade Your Wiener and Watch 'em Laugh!
Free to enter the Costume Parade but a valid ticket for admission must be purchased (wieners are free).
This is an incredible way to show off your weiner and your absolute desire to dress them up and take them out. This costume parade will stop all traffic along the HauptStrasse! Starts at 1:00 PM in the Oktoberfest Games and Competitions Arena. Prizes for the best costume awarded by our internationally recognized wiener dog costume judging officials.
NOTE: The Costume Parade is FREE to enter, but pre-registration is encouraged and admission ticket must be purchased separately (dogs get in free).
LOCATION: FC TULSA GAMES ARENA, Sunday, 1:00 pm
