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Frankenmuth Oktoberfest Tickets

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Frankenmuth, MI

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About Frankenmuth Oktoberfest

The Harvey E. Kern Pavilion, also known as the Harvey Kern Pavilion, sits at Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and serves as a versatile event space for large festivals, concerts, trade shows, and community celebrations. With seating options that flex from festival crowds to banquet configurations, this 28,000 square-foot clear-span pavilion offers a spacious wooden dance floor and a welcoming environment for guests and performers alike. The venue hosts annual events such as Frankenmuth Oktoberfest, along with partnerships like the Hofbrauhaus sponsorship since 1997 and RAM Productions’ Summer Music Fest & Oktoberfest. Whether you’re planning a multi-day festival or a single-night concert, secure your seats and plan ahead with reliable access and nearby accommodations.

Frankenmuth’s compact downtown, warm Bavarian-inspired ambiance, and convenient transit options make the Harvey Kern Pavilion a practical choice for out-of-town attendees. Free adjacent parking simplifies arrival, while the Frankenmuth Shuttle helps guests reach local attractions and hotels without hassle. For visitors looking to extend their stay, nearby partner hotels such as Bavarian Inn Lodge and Zehnder’s properties offer convenient lodging with easy access to the pavilion. Explore the region’s dining scene—Zehnder’s and Bavarian Inn are iconic locals, and a range of nearby restaurants ensures guests have tasty, easy options before or after events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue: Harvey Kern Pavilion (also referred to as Harvey E. Kern Pavilion) in Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, MI; address commonly listed as 601 Weiss Street (Frankenmuth, MI 48734) with some references listing 599 Weiss St.
  • Capacity: Concert seating up to 3,500 and banquet seating up to 1,800; trade-show booths around 170; the pavilion is a 28,000 sq ft clear-span space with a large wooden dance floor.
  • Parking: Free parking adjacent to the festival grounds.
  • Transit: Frankenmuth Shuttle available to access local attractions and hotels.
  • Notable events hosted: Frankenmuth Oktoberfest (annual event, typically September), Hofbrauhaus sponsorship since 1997, Shipshecona on the Road/Shipshewana on the Road events, and RAM Productions’ Summer Music Fest & Oktoberfest.
  • Seating/chart: No publicly published seating chart; the venue uses a flexible layout with a large wooden dance floor for festival crowds and concert-style configurations.
  • Nearby hotels: Bavarian Inn Lodge (One Covered Bridge Lane), Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark (1365 S Main Street), Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth (730 S Main Street).