Oktoberfest Peterborough 2024

Oktoberfest is coming to Peterborough on Saturday 28th September!

Ferry Meadows will be transformed into a Bavarian Wunderland, offering a taste of authentic German culture.

What to expect

Incredible tribute acts
Amazing Oktoberfest drag performers
Bavarian sing along cover bands
Our very own Oktoberfest DJ
A terrific oompah band, Oompahlievable!
Traditional German street food
Only the best Oktoberfest beer

Event organised by ST Event Management, hosted by Nene Park Trust.

Event details

Gates open at 13:00 and the event closes at 22:00, last entry will be 18:00.
Please bring ticket either on phone or printed to enter event.
You are welcome to bring your own stein to the event. Reusable steins will be available for purchase at bars, you can then take stein home as souvenir.
We accept both cash and card payments.
Please do not bring any liquids, food, or drink into the event site (unless for medical reasons) as they are not permitted and will be confiscated by security.
There will be no cloakroom in operation, we recommend that attendees do not to bring bags into event where possible. No large bags will be permitted.
We remind attendees to wear suitable clothing for the conditions, marquee sides may be open.
The event is over 18’s only, absolutely no children or pets can be taken into the event space.
Please wear suitable footwear, the event takes place outside and the ground may be uneven.
Accessible toilets will be provided at the event.
There will be parking available at the Ferry Meadows car park at Nene Park.
Please use Ferry Meadows car park for drop-offs and to enter the event space.

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Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Nene Nursery Mocktails and Magic

Join us at our beautifully green and colourful community plant Nursery and have fun making your own mocktails, using fruit juices, tonics, herbs, botanicals and berries.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
Try Running

Are you new to running and want to give it a try? Or do you just want to try to get fitter in a safe and social group? Come along and give our free 'Try Running' sessions a go. These sessions are run by volunteers who have completed a leadership in Running Fitness qualification.
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