The official dates for the celebration are from Friday, June 27th, 2008 through Sunday, June 29th, 2008, but some preliminary events will take place on Thursday, June 26th as well.The official location will be at the Oktoberfest grounds adjacent to the Mississippi River in downtown La Crosse, WI, but several other venues will be offered throughout the Seven Rivers Region in Onalaska, West Salem, and Holmen.
Several motorcycle-related and general interest events are already planned such as S&S facility tours beginning on Thursday and running through Saturday, the 50 builder/50 bike build-off for $50,000, dyno shoot-outs and street drags at the La Crosse Speedway, historical rides, a La Crosse Area Harley-Davidson® sponsored ride to and from the J&P Open House, La Crosse City Brewery tours, riverboat tours and cruises, concerts, baseball games, fireworks, and much more.