Entertainment
Enjoy live music every day throughout the festival!
Live Music
- Market Square
- Daily, October 1-11
- Free
Stage Schedule
Click on a date Below to view lineup
Thursday, Oct. 1
11:30-12:00 PM
Keg Tapping Ceremony
12:00-1:30 PM
Madel Jager
4:30-6:30 PM
Johnny Koenig Band
6:30-8:00 PM
Johnny Koenig Band
Mädel Jäger
It's your favorite "Bros-in-Hosen" from Pittsburgh who play a variety of traditional tunes from Germany, Austria and Slovenia, as well as American Classics.
Johnny Koenig Band
A third generation musician, Johnny and the band blend traditional and contemporary sounds to make sure everyone is following the band motto to "make party" !
Friday, Oct. 2
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkameisters
4:30-6:00 PM
The Heritage Band
6:30-8:00 PM
Mon Valley Push
8:30-10:00 PM
Mon Valley Push
The Polkameisters
The PolkaMeisters is a Party polka band based in Pittsburgh that enjoys performing at Oktoberfest festivals, weddings, parties, reunions, and corporate events.
The Heritage band
A talented, dynamic and versatile band specializing in German-Slovenian Polka/Oktoberfest party music.
Mon Valley Push
Southwestern PA’s premier polka party band bringing a high-energy, authentic, and unforgettable modern polka experience to stages across North America.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Pup Day presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkamaniacs 4
2:00-2:30 PM
Stein Holding Competition
3:00-3:45 PM
The Barons
4:00-4:30 PM
Dachshund Races
5:00-5:45 PM
The Barons
6:00-6:30 PM
Stein Holding Competition
6:30-7:00 PM
Puppy Costume Parade
6:30-8:00 PM
Casanova & the Divas
8:00-8:30 PM
Stein Holding Competition
8:30-10:00 PM
Casanova & the Divas
The Polkamaniacs 4
The Polkamaniacs Four are the more compact version of full band, The Polkamaniacs. Just as much fun!
Casanova & The Divas
A high powered dance band that features 5 awesome lead vocalists and top notch musicians that capture the best dance music from the 70’s to today’s biggest hits
Sunday, Oct. 4
Family Day
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkamaniacs 4
2:00-2:30 PM
Stein Holding Competition
3:00-3:45 PM
Pittsburgh’s Biggest Chicken Dance
4:00-4:30 PM
Weiner Dog Races
5:00-5:45 PM
Wurst Band
6:00-6:30 PM
Stein Holding Competition
6:30-8:00 PM
Wurst Band
The Polkamaniacs 4
The Polkamaniacs Four are the more compact version of full band, The Polkamaniacs. Just as much fun!
Wurst Band
A traditional German oompah band that has been performing throughout the tri-state area for the past decade. They have something for everyone...as long as you like lederhosen, clarinets, and brass instruments!
Monday, Oct. 5
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkameisters Trio
4:30-6:00 PM
The Heritage Band
5:00-7:00 PM
Paint & Sip
6:30-8:00 PM
The Barons
The Polkameisters
The PolkaMeisters is a Party polka band based in Pittsburgh that enjoys performing at Oktoberfest festivals, weddings, parties, reunions, and corporate events.
The Heritage band
A talented, dynamic and versatile band specializing in German-Slovenian Polka/Oktoberfest party music.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Teutonia Mannechor Night – $1 off beer with membership card
12:00-1:30 PM
Edwardo
4:30-6:00 PM
The Heritage Band
6:00-6:30 PM
Best Dressed Trachten
6:30-8:00 PM
The Barons
Edwardo
Repertoire of Italian pop and folk, plus German, Irish, French, Greek and Eastern European favorites, and songs from the Great American Songbook.
The Heritage band
A talented, dynamic and versatile band specializing in German-Slovenian Polka/Oktoberfest party music.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkameisters Trio
4:30-6:00 PM
Garrett Tatano Band
6:30-8:00 PM
Garrett Tatano Band
The Polkameisters
The PolkaMeisters is a Party polka band based in Pittsburgh that enjoys performing at Oktoberfest festivals, weddings, parties, reunions, and corporate events.
Garrett Tatano Band
The Garrett Tatano Band is one of the nation's top young polka bands. The influence of American-Slovenian style masters such as Kenny Bass, Eddie Habat, The Vandals and Frankie Yankovic are melded with a touch of their youth to give the band their unique sound.
Thursday, Oct. 8
City Social / PDP Member’s Night
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkameisters 4
4:30-6:00 PM
The Heritage Band
6:30-8:00 PM
The Barons
The Polkameisters
The PolkaMeisters is a Party polka band based in Pittsburgh that enjoys performing at Oktoberfest festivals, weddings, parties, reunions, and corporate events.
The Heritage band
A talented, dynamic and versatile band specializing in German-Slovenian Polka/Oktoberfest party music.
Friday, Oct. 9
College Night – $1 off with College ID
Pitt Family Weekend – Free Ferris Wheel ride with pretzel purchase
12:00-1:30 PM
Polkamaniacs
4:30-6:00 PM
The Barons
6:30-8:00 PM
Madel Jager
8:30-10:00 PM
Madel Jager
The Polkamaniacs
The Polkamaniacs are an original, Polka‐infused Plaidtastic act blending Rockabilly, Punk, and Comedy.
Mädel Jäger
It's your favorite "Bros-in-Hosen" from Pittsburgh who play a variety of traditional tunes from Germany, Austria and Slovenia, as well as American Classics.

