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 + $10 Food Voucher (redeemable at Rapp's or any Food Truck) 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. One man and one woman will be crowned the winners! 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: $35 Ages 21+ VIP Beer Festival Wristband (1 hour early access + $10 Food Voucher redeemable at Rapp's or any Food Trucks): $50 *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!