ARktoberfest 2026 | Rapp's Barren Brewing Co.
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ARktoberfest 2026 – Presented by Rapp’s Barren Brewing Co. Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Baker District Square, Downtown Mountain Home, AR Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (VIP Early Entry at 2:00 PM) Pull out the lederhosen, grab your friends, and join us for the 5th Annual ARktoberfest! We are transforming the Baker District into a full Bavarian-style celebration, combining rich German tradition with the very best of Arkansas craft beer culture. Enjoy a spectacular lineup of local and regional craft brews, live music, traditional festival games, food vendors, and a dedicated Kids Zone! VIP Tickets grant early entry at 2:00pm The event will kick off with the Beer Mile run at 3:30pm. In a nutshell- Chug a beer, then run 1/4 mile, repeat until you hit 1 mile. At 6:00pm join us for Masskrugstemmen....Our Stein Hoisting Championship! Challenge your friends to see who has what it takes to be a Masskrugstemmen champion! The competition will be fierce and the rules will be strictly upheld. Only one will remain victorious! Practice throughout the event at the Masskrugstemmen booth, but bring your A-game for the championship! Those brave enough to compete will keep their commemorative 1 Liter glass stein filled with beer- better not drop it! Best of all, ARktoberfest is a festival with a purpose. 100% of event proceeds directly benefit the Backpack Food 4 Kids program, providing essential weekend meals for hundreds of food-insecure students in our local community throughout the school year. Come drink a pint, share a laugh, and make a massive impact right here in the Twin Lakes area! EARLY BIRD WRISTBAND PRICING: Ages 21+ Beer Festival Wristband: $30 Ages 21+ VIP Beer Festival Wristband (1 hour early access + Food Voucher): $45 *Prices will increase monthly leading up to the event* Ages 11 Under: Free Game/Kidszone Wristband Ages 12+ Game Wristband: Donation (unlimited game play and access to Kids Zone) Ages 21+ Stein Holding Championship (Includes 1 Liter Stein and Beer Fill ): $20 21+ ticket participants will be required to show a valid ID at check in!