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!
St. Elmo Brewing Annual Oktoberfest. Courtesy St. Elmo Brewing.
9/14/23
Oktoberfest
Hi Sign Brewing
Head to East Austin for Hi Sign Brewing's Oktoberfest celebrations. Serving up some super fresh Oktoberfest Festbier in limited edition fest glassware to clink, as well as tasty brats, soft pretzels, and authentic polka music.
hisignbrewing.com
9/20/24 - 9/22/2024
27th Annual Oaktoberfest
Live Oak Brewing Company
Kick off the Oktoberfest season with a three-day party at Live Oak Brewing Co. Listen to live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday, participate in classic Oktoberfest games like Steinhoisting and enjoy tasty food trucks.
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9/21/24
Oktoberfest 2024
Vista Brewing
Gather the whole family, even your pup, and join the Oktoberfest celebrations in the Hill Country at Vista Brewing. Put your strength to the test in the Steinholding or Hammerschlagen competition. And, cap the evening off by trying Vista’s annual Oktoberfest lager Mighty Märzen and snack on German-inspired snacks on the picnic tables under the trees.
vistabrewing.com
Banger's Oktoberfest. Credit Charles Lanzieri.
9/26/24 - 9/28/24
Banger’s 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
9/27/24 - 9/29/24
Oktoberfest
Meanwhile Brewing
Join Meanwhile Brewing for their 4th Annual Oktoberfest Festivities featuring a celebratory lager, Austin's best Polka bands, traditional games and fun for the whole family. Each day of the event will feature different bands, activities and games and unique menu offerings from Meanwhile Brewing's five onsite food trucks.
meanwhilebeer.com
9/28/24
Oktoberfest
Real Ale Brewing
Located a short drive southwest of Austin in Blanco, Texas, Real Ale Brewing is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration in their gorgeous Hill Country taproom. Listen to live music from the Czech Melody Masters, test your strength in Oktoberfest games like Hammerschlagen and Steinhoisting, sample traditional foods from onsite vendors and more.
realalebrewing.com
9/28/24
St. Elmo Brewing Annual Oktoberfest
St. Elmo Brewing Co.
St. Elmo Brewing is back this year with lively Oktoberfest celebrations including performances by the Austin Polka Band playing traditional polkas and waltzes, as well as fun-loving-beer-drinking singalong tunes. Come eat, drink and enjoy authentic German music in the biergarten and taproom. Don't forget to wear your lederhosen and dirndls.
stelmobrewing.com
Austin Oktoberfest at the German Free School. Courtesy of German Texans.
9/28/24 - 10/1/24
Saketoberfest
Texas Sake Company
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a week-long celebration of Oktoberfest and World Sake Day at Texas Sake Company. All week you can enjoy special tastings, bottle releases, live music, food specials and more at the distiller's South Austin Tap Room.
txsake.com
10/5/24
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
10/12/24
Austin Oktoberfest
German Free School
Celebrate an authentic-style Oktoberfest with the German-Texan Heritage Society who holds this annual festival, featuring live music, food, a biergarten, kid's activities and more at the historic German Free School.
germantexans.org
11/1/24 – 11/10/24
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
