Whether you’re in town for Austin City Limits, a fall weekend getaway or just looking for some good bier and schnitzel, we’ve put together the definitive guide to all things German this October. Prost!
Austin Oktoberfest at the German Free School. Courtesy of German Texans.
9/6/25
Oktoberfest
Hi Sign Brewing
Head to East Austin for Hi Sign Brewing's Oktoberfest celebrations. Serving up some super fresh Oktoberfest Märzen Lager, as well as tasty brats, soft pretzels, and authentic polka music.
hisignbrewing.com
9/25/25 - 9/27/25
Oktoberfest
Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden
This is one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in town, spanning three days (and nights). Line up and enjoy free beer at the ceremonial tapping of the firkin to kick off the celebrations. Eat, drink, dance and play to your heart's desire at this all-out party on Rainey Street.
bangersaustin.com
9/26/25 - 9/28/25
Oktoberfest Weekend
St. Elmo Brewing
Spend all weekend enjoying Oktoberfest celebrations at both St. Elmo Brewing locations. Festivities include authentic polka music, classic competitions like steinhoisting and tasty themed food & beer.
eventbrite.com
9/27/25
Oktoberfest Party
Vista Brewing
Bring the family for German-inspired food & brews, live music, Steinholding, Hammerschlagen, an artisan market and more at Vista Brewing.
vistabrewingtx.com
9/27/2025
Oktoberfest
Lazarus Brewing
Both Lazarus Brewing locations, on East 6th Street and Airport Boulevard, are hosting Oktoberfest celebrations. Each location will have live polka music, steinhoisting competitions, brats & pretzels and specialty beer releases.
lazarusbrewing.com
10/25/25
Austoberfest
Scholz Garten
This year, the Austin Saengerrunde will celebrate the annual Austin Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. This festival celebrates German heritage in Texas with beer, sausage, live music and bowling!
austoberfest.com
10/11/25
Austin Oktoberfest
German Free School
Celebrate an authentic-style Oktoberfest with the German-Texan Heritage Society, which holds this annual festival, featuring live music, food, a biergarten, kids' activities and more at the historic German Free School.
germantexans.org
10/20/25
Oktoberfiesta
Austin Beerworks
Head to Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley location for this festive mash-up. The event will feature classic Oktoberfest competitions like stein hoisting, authentic polka music, German-inspired snacks and more than one special beer offerings.
instagram.com/austinbeerworks
11/7/25 – 11/16/25
Wurstfest
New Braunfels
Make time for a day trip to beautiful New Braunfels and come hungry for this iconic Texas food fest. Bring the kids to the carnival, shop for holiday gifts at the Bavarian market, spend the afternoon exploring Germany in the Biergarten or dance the night away while enjoying one of the five live music stages.
wurstfest.com
