Cave After Dark 21+

Cave After Dark is a popular series of themed events for adults twenty-one and older. Each event includes an after hours cave experience, food and beverage tastings, live music, and cash bar. These events typically sell out so purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended.

Cave After Dark at Cave of the Mounds

ROCKStoberfest

ROCKStoberfest – A Cave After Dark Oktoberfest Celebration!

This October, Cave of the Mounds invites you to experience an unforgettable evening of live music, local flavors, and an exclusive after-hours cave tour at ROCKStoberfest, part of the beloved “Cave After Dark” series. This adults-only event takes place on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and is the perfect way to celebrate fall with an Oktoberfest twist!

As part of the evening’s festivities, guests will enjoy a cave tour in a unique after-dark setting, along with live music to keep the party going all night. What’s Oktoberfest without a good drink? Every ticket includes a complimentary beverage, and our bar will be open for additional purchases. Local cheese boards, featuring Wisconsin’s cheeses, will also be available for sale, adding a savory touch to the celebration.


 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 10.15.24

Cave After Dark Ticket Information

  • Tickets include exclusive after hours access to the cave, food and beverage samples as well as live music above and below ground.
  • A variety of Wisconsin craft beers, and wines as well as Wisconsin cheese and sausage trays will be available for purchase at the Visitor Center Bar which accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card.
  • Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Cave After Dark events typically sell out.
  • This event will take place RAIN or SHINE. We have the best rainy day venue in Wisconsin – the Cave!
  • Stay at the Mt. Horeb GrandStay Hotel as part of your Cave After Dark experience and save 15% on your hotel room, ride the hotel shuttle to and from the event for just $5 and receive a drink token at the event when you show your GrandStay room key. USE PROMO CODE: AFTERDARK when booking your room with GrandStay.
  • Designated drivers in your party are welcome to complimentary soda, coffee, tea and/or water throughout the event.
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