Oktoberfest
Music - Drinks - Food - Games
Saturday, October 10th
Noon - 5 PM
Downtown NKC
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly street festival in partnership with the City of North Kansas City as part of NKC's annual Northtown Days celebration.
Enjoy live entertainment, local food and beverages, family activities, and opportunities to support local businesses.
Special thanks to the generous support of the City of North Kansas City, NKC Rotary Club, our sponsors and vendors.
Get involved!
We are inviting community members, local businesses and community partners to join us as volunteers, sponsors and vendors. Your support will help keep this event free to the public while supporting tourism, local businesses, and a growing annual tradition in North Kansas City.
Check out the links below for more information.
Build it. Race it. Black Squirrel Grand Prix!
You’re invited to create your own custom, unmanned cart and race for glory in the inaugural Black Squirrel Grand Prix, one of the signature games of Northtown Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10!
Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test as you race
your homemade custom cart race down the course between hay bales, cheered on by the Oktoberfest crowd. Carts are activated via a Custom slingshot launcher, racing one at a time down Armour Road!
Entry fee is $20, and every registered entry will receive a
special Black Squirrel Grand Prix entry gift.
Click here for cart specs and requirements.
Hotdog Eating Contest
Think you've got what it takes to be the top dog?
Are you hungry for some competition? Do you love hot dogs? Think you have a bigger appetite than the rest? Then this contest was made for you!
Loosen your belt, slip on your stretchiest pants, and get ready to chow down. Sign up today for our good old-fashioned Hot Dog Eating Contest and see if you have what it takes to claim bragging rights as this year's champion!
Special thanks to the generous support of the City of North Kansas City, NKC Rotary Club, our sponsors and vendors.
Festival Rules & Prohibited Items
To help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly experience for all attendees, please review the following event policies before arriving at Northtown Oktoberfest!
Bag Policy
- All bags are subject to inspection upon entry, or if reasonable suspicion exists that they may contain any of the prohibited items below.
Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted within the festival area:
- Coolers
- Pop-up tents, canopies, or shade structures
- Outside alcohol
- Open consumption of Marijuana (prohibited by City Ordinance)
- Glass containers
- Firearms
- Fireworks or explosives
- Drones
Youth Attendance Policy
- All guests 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone who is at least 21 years old.
- Chaperones must remain within the festival area and be available to supervise the minors in their care throughout the event.
- Event staff reserve the right to deny entry or remove individuals who do not comply with this policy.
Additional Information
- Guests are encouraged to stay hydrated and dress appropriately for summer weather.
- Event organizers reserve the right to inspect bags and personal items inside the festival area.
- Anyone engaging in disruptive, unsafe, or unlawful behavior may be removed from the event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone attending Northtown Oktoberfest!