Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Manning

10/14/2026

Originally built in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, this remarkable structure traveled over 4,00 miles before finding its new home in Manning, Iowa.

Step inside, stand beneath its massive traditional thatched roof and discover the history preserved within its walls. It truly is something you have to see in person!

130 Heritage Park, Manning, Iowa
712-655-3131
germanhausbarn.com
[email protected]

Schedule your tour today!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🥨🍺 NO HANDS. JUST PRETZELS. 😂

Your next Oktoberfest stop: BrickHaus Brews!

They’ve got plenty of German-inspired fun planned for the day:

🍺 Grab an Oktoberfest b**r on tap
🥃 Round up your crew for the Shotski
🍕 Dig into an Oktoberfest Pizza topped with brats, sauerkraut & cheese
🎲 Play the German Dice Game throughout the day

AND THEN…

🥨 4:00 PM — NO HANDS PRETZEL EATING CONTEST! 🥨

Hands behind your back and may the fastest pretzel eater win. 😂👏

Whether you’re competing or just there to witness the chaos, this is one Oktoberfest stop you won’t want to miss!

🇩🇪🍻 Saturday, October 17 | Downtown Manning

Who are you volunteering for the pretzel contest?! 👇😂

10/14/2026

🌭🍻 WIENER HOLE IS COMING TO OKTOBERFEST!

And yes… we promise it’s slightly more PG than the name makes it sound. 😂

Your next Oktoberfest stop: Level B! 🇩🇪

They’ll have plenty waiting for you:

🥃 Jäger Bombs
🍹 German cocktails
🥩 Brisket sliders
🍻 Food & drink specials throughout the day

Then at 8:00 PM, things get interesting with WIENER HOLE! 🌭🎯

Here’s how it works: You’ll have a hot dog tied around your waist, and using NO HANDS, you’ll have to squat, aim and try to get that wiener into the target below. 😂

That’s it. That’s the game.

And we have a feeling it’s going to be just as entertaining to watch as it is to play. 🤣

Think you’ve got the coordination to pull it off? Come prove it!

🇩🇪 Saturday, October 17 | Downtown Manning

We’re just going to stop explaining now before we make it sound worse. 😂🌭🍻

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10/14/2026

🇩🇪🍻 SIX HOURS. SIX COMPETITIONS. ONE VERY GERMAN NIGHT. 🍻🇩🇪

Think you’ve got what it takes?! Oktoberfest is bringing a new challenge EVERY HOUR! 😂👇

🥨 4 PM — Pretzel Eating Contest
🇩🇪 5 PM — German Costume Contest
🌽🔨 6 PM — Co****le & Hammerschlagen
🍺 7 PM — Stein Holding
🌭 8 PM — Wiener Hole
🎶 9 PM — Yodeling Contest

👑 And we’ll finish the night by crowning our very first Oktoberfest König & Königin!

Maybe you can eat a pretzel faster than anyone in Manning. Maybe you’ve been waiting your whole life to show off your yodeling skills. Or maybe holding a stein is finally the athletic event you were MADE for. 😂🍺

Whatever your talent… we’ve got a competition for you!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Downtown Manning + Prost Alley
⏰ Oktoberfest: 3–10 PM

👇 Now we need to know — which competition are YOU entering?! Tag the friend you’re challenging while you’re at it! 🇩🇪🍻

PROST!

10/01/2026

🏈💜 VIKINGS FANS… WE’RE OVER HALFWAY THERE! 💛🏈

Our MAP Vikings Bus Trip is filling up, but we still need a few more football fans to make this trip a GO! 🙌

We need at least 40 travelers on the bus — so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to grab your crew!

🏈 Vikings vs. Falcons
📅 Sunday, November 29
🏟️ U.S. Bank Stadium
💲 $220 per person

Your $220 includes:
🎟️ Your ticket to the game
🚌 A safe ride to AND from Minneapolis
🚗 Parking
🙌 Group seating so we can all cheer together!

Meals, drinks and snacks are on your own.

⏰ Registration deadline is October 26!

If we don’t reach 40 travelers by the deadline, the trip will be canceled and everyone registered will receive a full refund — so there’s no reason to wait!

👇 TAG the person you’d want sitting next to you at U.S. Bank Stadium!

Even if you're just thinking about going, drop a 💜 below so we can see how many Vikings fans we might be able to convince. 😉

Let’s fill this bus and head to Minneapolis! 🚌🏈

10/01/2026

🎶 ROLL OUT THE BARREL… WE’LL HAVE A BARREL OF FUN! 🍻🇩🇪

And would you LOOK at these little barrels?! 👀🍺

Oktoberfest is getting closer, and this year we’re not just celebrating Manning’s German heritage — we’re also trying something brand new for Manning!

For our first Oktoberfest, we’ll be utilizing Manning’s new Social District, allowing you to purchase a drink from participating establishments and enjoy it outside within the designated district.

Since this is new for all of us, here’s what you need to know:

🍺 These barrel mugs are your ticket to participating in the Social District!
🍺 Mugs will be $10 and available the night of Oktoberfest at participating stops.
🍺 If you want to take your drink outside into the Social District, it must be in the approved cup.
🍺 Each participating stop will have its own colored band that will be added to your mug when you purchase a drink. This helps identify which participating establishment served your beverage while you’re enjoying the Social District.

Simple enough — grab your barrel, grab a drink and enjoy downtown Manning! 🍻

We couldn’t think of a more fitting cup for Manning’s FIRST Oktoberfest and FIRST time utilizing the Social District. 🇩🇪

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Downtown Manning + Prost Alley

We have plenty more Oktoberfest fun to share, so stay tuned!

Now tell us… who are you ready to roll out the barrel with?! 👇 Tag your Oktoberfest crew!

PROST! 🍻🇩🇪