The Lions Club of Emu Park hosts this festival so you can enjoy the experience of some traditional Bavarian culture. We want you to have an awesome day but in a responsible way, so we ask that you comply with a few rules throughout the day.
Ticketing: Adult ticketing available at https://www.trybooking.com/CUDGV or at the gate. 15 to under 18-year-olds purchase at the gate.
Wristbands: Entry to Oktoberfest will require all guests 18 and over to wear a wristband for the entire duration of the event. This will allow you to buy and consume drinks at the event. This wristband is strictly non-transferable. Please ensure your wristband is not damaged or removed or have the appearance of tampering, as security will ask anyone without an intact wristband to leave the venue. If you wish to re-enter the event you will be required to pay again.
Under 18s: All persons under 18 must be signed in by a responsible adult who is a parent or legal guardian. Any person signing in someone under 18 is responsible for that person until they leave before 6:00pm. Any person under 18 who is not in the care of the person who signed them in may be asked to leave by security. If any under 18 person leaves the premises they must be signed in again to re-enter. All under 18 persons are to vacate the premises before 6:00pm as per our liquor licensing requirements.
Photo ID: If you look younger than 25, we will ask for a valid photo ID. If you cannot produce valid photo ID you cannot be issued with a wristband and you will be required to leave the venue before 6:00pm. If you are younger than 18, you will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult and you will be required to leave the premises before 6:00pm. Proof of age is required.
Pass-outs: Pass-outs will be allowed if you need to leave and return to the venue but any evidence of damage or tampering to your wristband will require you to pay entry again.
ID Checks: Please note that even though there is a designated wristband for all persons over the age of 18, this in no way implies explicitly that this condition is met. Proof of age should be carried at all times during the event if you intend to consume alcohol. If you are unable to show proof of age when asked you will be refused service.
Prohibited items: It is a condition of entry that you permit a search of your possessions if asked to do so. Any item considered inappropriate may be confiscated, such as the following:
- NO water pistols, water bombs, or similar;
- NO eskies will be allowed through the gate;
- NO FOOD OR DRINK will be allowed through the gate, other than sealed containers of water, diabetic drinks, or baby food, which may be brought in a cooler bag.
We all love our pets but please leave them home as there will be NO dogs allowed in the venue except for seeing eye dogs.
Alcohol: The entire area within the perimeter fencing is the licensed area under our Liquor Permit, so it is an offence to bring alcoholic drinks into the venue. If anyone is found to be in possession of drinks that were not purchased at the event, the drinks will be forfeited, and the guest may be refused entry or be asked to leave.
Under-age guests are not permitted to consume alcohol at this event. Patrons may be asked for identification at the bar when purchasing drinks. If security officers are uncertain that a drinker is over 18, they may also ask for identification.
If you buy and supply alcohol to an under-age person, you risk a substantial fine and you will be asked to leave.
Please enjoy what we have on offer but be aware of your limits and act responsibly. We support our staff in the responsible service of alcohol and in the refusal of service if required. There is plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks available to help you keep within your limits.
Please be aware that in accordance with liquor licensing conditions, bar attendants are only allowed to serve a patron up to (4) alcoholic drinks in the one order from 11:00am to 7:00pm, and thereafter from 7:00pm to 10:00pm only (2) alcoholic drinks may be served per order.
Behaviour: Please be respectful and courteous to our volunteer staff who are there to assist you. If you become unduly intoxicated, you will be refused service and may be asked to leave the venue. Any guest who is not behaving in an acceptable manner may also be asked to leave the site by security. In such cases your wristband will be removed, and you may be refused re-entry.
Illicit drugs: Illicit drugs are not okay. If found supplying, consuming, or in possession of, you will be referred to the Police.
Smoking: Please note that due to legislation passed by the Australian government in 2007, Oktoberfest is a regulated smoking event. Persons wishing to smoke may do so only in the designated smoking areas made available for patrons.
There is absolutely no food or drink to be consumed in the designated smoking areas. Please assist us by observing the requirements of these rules.
Takeaway Drinks: Alcoholic drinks purchased from the festival bar will be opened and may NOT be taken from the site. This is a condition of our liquor licence. Please ensure you consume your drink before you leave.
You and Your Property: You acknowledge that you will be responsible for any loss or damage to property, including personal property, brought in, or purchased at the festival by you. You will be liable for any loss or damage caused at the festival by you. Entry to the festival site is at your own risk. In the event of injury or illness we may, at your cost, arrange medical treatment and/or emergency evacuation as deemed essential for your safety.
ATM: Unfortunately, no ATMs are available for events in this area. Payments may be made by EFTPOS in most areas of the venue. ATMs are available in town at the Bendigo Bank or local service station.