It’s hard to resist the fun that comes each year with Oktoberfest — German food, games, music, dancing, lederhosen, and some of the best beer around! Oktoberfest is one of the biggest annual events in Germany, but with all of the German history right here in Central Texas, it’s a fun occasion to celebrate in Austin, too.

This year, here’s where you can enjoy a little Oktoberfest oompah:

Oktoberfest Around Austin

Oktoberfest @ Easy Tiger Locations
September 22-24 and Sept 29 – Oct 1
All locations will be open daily with Oktoberfest food specials like a pretzel eating contest, live music, and more.  Check here for more info.

Photo courtesy of Easy Tiger

Oktoberfest @ Meanwhile Brewing
Sept. 29 – October 1 
Meanwhile Brewing invites you to their third-ever Oktoberfest!  Enjoy Oktoberfest lager, food specials, themed music, limited merchandise, and fest activities. Prost!  There will also be food vendors and live music.  Please note: some events are adult-only so please check the full lineup before you go here.

Oktoberfest Party @ Haymaker
Sept. 23, Stein holding from 4 pm – 5 pm 
Haymaker is hosting their annual event with a Stein Holding Contest, Hammerschloogen, Brats, Pretzels, and all the Oktoberfest beer. Keep up with more details on their Facebook page.

Oktoberfest @ Hi Sign Brewing on Shady Lane
Sept. 16
They’ll be tapping their seasonal Festbier in some limited edition Hi Sign 1 Liter custom steins (Stein comes with VIP Admission here).  General admission is FREE – don’t miss your chance to see The Austin Polka Band Live.  Get more details here.

Oktoberfest @ Vista Brewing
Sept. 23 
Kick off fall with a Hill Country Oktoberfestival with German-style brews & food, music, games, and fun for the whole family! Prost, y’all! Take a little drive out to the Hill Country for live music and games for kiddos & adults, including a Steinholding Competition. It’s free to attend with RSVP or you can purchase a $20 ticket that includes contest entry, a beer fill, and a stein to keep. More info and tickets.

Photo from Vista Brewing’s Facebook page

Oktoberfest Fredericksburg @ Marktplatz
Oct. 6-8
Oktoberfest celebrates the German heritage of Fredericksburg, Texas with oompah music, arts, and crafts, shopping, a children’s area, 60 varieties of American, Texas, and imported beers, Texas Wine Country selections, great food, and fun all weekend long!  Oktoberfest takes place at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas the weekend of October 6 – 8. Tickets are $10 for adults, $1 for ages 7-12, and free for kids under ages six and under. More info.

Photo from the Fredericksburg Oktoberfest website from a previous year’s event

Oktoberfest @ German Texas Heritage Association
Oct. 14, 11 am – 7:30 pm 
The German Texas Heritage Association hosts its Oktoberfest celebration at the German Free School: a hidden, historical gem in Austin with terraced gardens to enjoy an afternoon of all things German and Gemütlichkeit. This family-friendly event offers a lot of kids’ activities, plus great music, food, dancing, and more. Tickets are $15 per person. Kids under 12 are free. More info here.

Deutschen Pfest @ Pfluger Park
Oct. 2- – 22
Pflugerville’s most popular pfestival, the Deutschen Pfest is scheduled once again to take place in Pfluger Park. This year’s event includes live music, food, beer, shopping, and the Pfun Run and Community Pfair. More info and tickets.

Wurstfest
Nov. 3 – 12
While this is not an Oktoberfest event, we can’t miss the opportunity to tell you to save the date for this year’s Wurstfest in New Braunfels.  The festival always starts the first Friday of November and is a celebration of German culture with lots of food, drinks, a carnival, and Alpine and Bavarian-style entertainment. More info and tickets.

Photo from the Wurstfest Facebook page

For even more German-Texas fun, you can also check out:

 

For more festive fun, check out Do512’s roundup of all things Oktoberfest in Austin!