NEW QUARTER MILE PIT FENCING INSTALLED BEFORE OKTOBERFEST

West Salem, WI- Over the past week, our crews have been working around the clock to dismantle the old fencing, dig new footings, plant new upright poles, and attach the new fabric that makes up the new fencing. This project spans from the staging area along the back of the quarter mile all the way […]

GARY’S RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN SET TO KICK OFF OKTOBERFEST SUNDAY

West Salem, WI- New for the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend – Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, a Polka Band based out of Cashton, WI, will join in the Sunday Morning festivities! For over 40 years, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen has been entertaining crowds all across the state. Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen plays a variety of polka music including Dutchmen, […]

15th Running of the Dick Trickle “99” Will Show Who is the Best in the Midwest

By: Kevin Ramsell For many Oktoberfest Race Weekend race fans, it still feels like it was yesterday when the first Dick Trickle “99” event was held at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. The 53rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will feature the 15th running of the famed Friday night event on October […]

Speed Screen Video Board Added to 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend

West Salem, WI – The fan experience continues to be enhanced at the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend OCT 6-7-8-9, 2022. Fans will now be able to take in the live action as well as replays on the Speed Screen Video Board which will be located in the infield at this years Oktoberfest. 53rd Oktoberfest Fan […]

MidwestTour.TV Set to Broadcast All Four Days of Fest

West Salem, WI – Unable to make it out to LaCrosse Speedway for Oktoberfest this year? You’re in luck! All of the action at the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend OCT 6-7-8-9, 2022 will be streamed live on MidwestTour.TV. See all the action all weekend long from the comfort of your home or anywhere in the […]

Static Echo Set to Perform Saturday Afternoon

West Salem, WI- Static Echo, who has been rocking the region for years, is set to perform in the afternoon in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 8th at 1:00 PM. Make sure to swing by to join in the fun before the races! Don’t forget to stop by after the races in the Exhibition […]

Oktoberfest Camper Village Opens in One Week

West Salem, WI- In just one week’s time, Camper Village will be opening at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway for the 51st annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend.  The spacious fairgrounds will be opened at noon on October 5 for reserved campsites as well as the open free camping on the far southwest end of the grounds.  New this year, campers will […]

Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast Starts Off an Action Packed final day of Oktoberfest

The garage door opens at 7:30am early Sunday morning at the Exhibition Hall with a fresh smell of pancakes and sausages letting campers and those arriving early to get their seats in the grandstands know that the annual charity pancake breakfast is ready to serve you. The charity pancake breakfast is an annual tradition on […]

Dude Fresh Set to Perform Saturday  Night!

Jacoby Waterproofing Sponsors Legendary Fest After Race Parties, Dude Fresh Set to Perform Saturday  Night! West Salem, WI- The Legendary After Race Parties will feature ‘The Dweebs’ on the Jacoby Waterproofing Stage on Friday and “Dude Fresh” on Saturday night of the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.  The four-day racing festival takes place Thursday […]