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!

Group of people dressed in lederhosen and dirndles celebrating oktoberfest at St. Elmo Brewing.
St. Elmo Brewing Annual Oktoberfest. Courtesy St. Elmo Brewing.

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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9/27/24 - 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

Woman in German clothing next to a stand of soft pretzels.Austin Oktoberfest at the German Free School. Courtesy of German Texans.

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

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