Sidney Oktoberfest returns for 51st year Oct. 3–5

Sidney’s 51st Annual Oktoberfest returns Oct. 3–5 with three days of music, food, parades, car shows and the famous Wiener Dog Races. Admission is free.

September 5, 2025Updated: September 5, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

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Sports

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May 18th 2026, 3:28 AM UTC

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

May 18th 2026, 3:04 AM UTC

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May 17th 2026, 1:07 AM UTC

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May 15th 2026, 7:36 PM UTC

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

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