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28th Annual Oktoberfest

Prohibited Items

For the safety of all Oktoberfest guests, some items are prohibited from fest grounds:

Pets, non-clear bags (except diaper and medical bags), ice chests, coolers, bikes, narcotics, roller blades, skates, skateboards, weapons, beverages (baby formula allowed), food (diabetic foods allowed).
 

BAG POLICY

All bags are subject to a search and are limited to the following upon entering: 

Permitted Bags

  • Small to medium purses with or without a handle or strap
  • Bags that are clear plastic and do not exceed 16” by 16” by 8” (e.g., clear tote bags, clear drawstring bags, one-gallon plastic freezer bag, etc.)
  • Diaper bags or medical necessity bags 

Prohibited Bags

  • Backpacks
  • Non-clear drawstring bags
  • Non-clear tote bags 
  • laptop/camera bags (with exception to authorized media personnel only.)
  • Soft sided cooler bags
  • Coolers/Ice Chests
  • Duffle bags
  • Luggage of any kind 

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