Guide to Oktoberfest in Texas

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How would you like it if you could celebrate Oktoberfest without having to leave Texas? That’s right, no need to travel, just locally of course! Since Oktoberfest is the most popular Festival in the world, it only made sense that other locations picked up on the fun and began to celebrate it themselves.

The ultimate Oktoberfest celebration is filled with varieties of delicious beer, a heap of tasty international foods, the necessary Folk music and clothing to symbolize the culture. If you’re interested in celebrating the Fall Season by attending an Oktoberfest event, take a look below at what we have to offer that may be in your area!

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Photo by Kasia Wallis, via Flickr

Oktoberfest Events Near Texas

OktoberFest Houston – Sept 29, 2018
Beer Fest, Live Polka Music, King’s Biergarten award winning cuisine, Oktoberfest Olympiad games including the Stein Race, Barrel Roll, Stein Hoisting, and the Legendary Brat Toss!
Located at 105 Sabine St, Houston, Texas, TX 77007. Visit website for more information.

Oktoberfest Muenster – Oct October 6 – 7, 2018
Good Food, Music, Dancing, Exciting Carnival Rides and Games, German, Texan and Domestic Beer, Stein Hoisting Competition, Best Dirndl and Lederhosen Contest, The Wurst Race – 5K and Half Marathon
Time: Saturday 10am – Midnight; Sunday 10 – 6pm
Located at Heritage Park, 131 N Ash St, Muenster, TX 76252. Call 940-759-2227 or visit website for more information.

The Kingwood Oktoberfest – Oct 20, 2018 from Noon to 5 pm
Live Polka Music, Authentic German Food, Beer, Video Game Truck, Bounce Houses and Games for Kids
Located at 1901 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, Texas 77339. Visit website for more information.

St. Joseph Catholic School Oktoberfest
Children’s Games, Silent and Live Auctions, Raffle Drawings, Biergarten, German Food, BBQ, Live Music, Shopping
Located at Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Visit website for more information.

Addison Oktoberfest – Sept 20-23, 2018
German Food, Paulaner Bier, Four days of Music, Schnitzel, Folk Dancing, Sing-alongs, Children’s Entertainment
Located at Addison Circle Park, 4950 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, Texas. Visit website for more information.

AustOberfest – Oct 29, 2018
German-style Sausage, Bier, Contest Stage, Bowling, Live Music
Located at 1607 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78701. Call 512-666-7464 or visit website for more information.

Oktoberfest Fredericksburg – Oct 5, 6 & 7, 2018
Oompah, German Music, Food, Drinks, Artisans, Children’s Area
Located at 100 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. Call 830-997-4810 visit website for more information.

GACC South Oktoberfest
Traditional German Food, Saint Arnold’s Beer, Open Bar, Food Buffet, Live Music.
Located at Saint Arnold’s Brewery, Houston, TX. Call 832-384-1200 or visit website for more information.

Rahr Oktoberfest 5K – September 29, 2018
Stein Hoisting, Costume Contest, Beer Belly Division, Bavarian Treats, Finisher Pint Glass, German Polka, Beer Garden, Run & Walk.
Located at 701 Galveston Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. Call 214-339-7867 or visit website for more information.

McKinney Oktoberfest – Sept 28-30, 2018
Authentic German Music, Beer Garden, Food, Drinks, Traditional Costumes, Dancing, Children’s Activities.
Time – Friday: 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Located at 111 N. Tennessee Street, McKinney, TX 75069. Call 972-547-2660 visit website for more information.

Surftoberfest – Oct 6, 2018
Corpus Christi’s Coastal Spin, Authentic German Cuisine, Beer.
Located at Corpus Christi, TX. Visit Facebook Page for more information.

Oktoberfest Fort Worth at Panther Island Pavilion – Sept 27-29, 2018
Authentic German Food, Music, Dancing, Games, Biergartens, Dachshund Races, Oktoberfest Craft Beers, Tapping of Zie Kegs, Oktoberfest Run and Ride, Stein Hoisting Competition, Beer Barrel Rolling Race, Beer Wench Stein Carrying, Oktoberfest Olympics
Located at 395 Purcey Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Call 817-698-0700 or visit website for more information.

Oktoberfest Southlake – Oct 5-7, 2018
Handcrafted Arts & Crafts Booths, Great Food, Live Entertainment, Wiener Dog Race.
Time: Friday 5 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday 10 am to 11:00 pm, Sunday 12 pm to 5:00 pm
Located at Southlake Town Square, Southlake, Texas 76092. Call 817-481-8200 or visit website for more information.

Wurstfest – November 2–11, 2018
Good Food, Music, Dancing, Exciting Carnival Rides & Games, German, Texan & Domestic Beer, Special Events, Finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style Entertainment.
Located at 120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Call 830-625-9167 or visit website for more information.

Galveston Island Oktoberfest – Oct 26-27, 2018
Valina Polka and Das Ist Lustig, Authentic German Food, Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Beer, Games.
Time: Friday 5:00 – 11:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am -11:00 pm
Located At First Lutheran Church of Galveston.
Call 409-762-8477 or visit website for more information.

De Kalb Texas Oktoberfest – Sept 29 and Oct 6, 2018
Oktoberfest Parade, Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Donut Eating Contest, Pumpkin Patch Photo Booth, Carnival, Kids Korner, Quilts Expo.
Located at De Kalb, Texas. Visit website for more information.

Oktoberfest Granbury
Live Music Bands, Food, Entertainment
Located at 300 W Pearl St, Granbury, Texas 76048. Call 682-500-0355 or visit Facebook Page for more information.

Easy Tiger Oktoberfest
Beer Fest, Live Polka Music, King’s Biergarten award winning cuisine, Oktoberfest Olympiad games including the Stein Race, Barrel Roll, Stein Hoisting, and the Legendary Brat Toss!
Located at 709 E 6th St, Austin, Texas, TX 78701. Call 512-614-4972 or visit website for more information.

Grace Lutheran Church Oktoberfest
Great Food, Biergarten, Raffle, Family Fun, Petting Zoo, Vendor Booths, Silent Auction, Bounce Houses
Located at 1901 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, Texas 77339. Visit website for more information.

Oktoberfest On The Riverwalk – Sept 28-30 & October 5-7, 2018
Beer, Sing–a-longs, Stein Holding, Alp Horn Blowing Contests, Live German Music
Located at 126 Losoya St, San Antonio, Texas, TX 78205-2608. Call 210-212-7299 or visit website for more information.

 

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Photo by Rajesh Pamnani, via Flickr

All information on this page was believed to be accurate at the time it was posted. Always call before you go and please report any inaccuracies.

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