Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Austin
It’s Oktoberfest season, and it’s truly one of the funnest times of the year. The weather cools down, those rich and malty marzens and festbiers are finally ready to drink, and all of the fall fun is finally here.
When does Oktoberfest happen in Austin?
Most of these weekend festivals are late September and early October in Austin, but you can find some fun Oktoberfest events all the way through November.
The traditional Festbier and Marzen (those yummy fall beers that have a malty taste and amber color) are available until they run out, which is typically in November or December…depending on how popular the beer is.
Ok, let’s get right to it: here are some of the best oktoberfest celebrations in Austin.
Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest in Austin
Sep 20 - 22, 2024 (ALL WEEKEND!) - Live Oak Brewing
Live Oak Brewing’s 27th annual oktoberfest is a party you don’t want to miss.
Friday 9/20:
Steinhoist competition KICKOFF 5pm!
Live Music: Dead Music Capital Band
Food Trucks: The Black Forest & Wild Texas Tour
Saturday 9/21:
Witches Market 11am-5pm
Live Music: Reedmeisters 1:30pm-330pm and Don Denham & the Cutoffs 5:30pm
Steinhoisting!
UT game 7pm
Food Trucks: Black Forest, Wild Texas Tour, and Texas Drip BBQ
Sunday 9/22:
Steinhoisting
Live Music: Austin Polka Band
Food Trucks: Black Forest & Wild Texas Tour
Live Oak Brewing / 1615 Crozier Ln, Del Valle, TX 78617
Sep 21, 2024 - Vista Brewing
Head out to the hill country to enjoy Vista Brewing’s sprawling property and all-day Octoberfest celebration. They’ll have live music, a German-inspired food menu, a FIVE BEER Oktoberfest flight, and (of course) lots of pints of their delicious Mighty Marzen! Get a limited edition Oktoberfest ceramic mug for $20 and enjoy your first fill free and $2 off every refill.
Vista Brewing / 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Sep 21, 2024 - Central Machine Works
Central Machine Works is hosting ZilkerBark's second annual wiener dog meet-up, Texas Wienerfest, and celebrating the start of Oktoberfest with pint and pitcher specials. Fans of puppies and pilsners can shop the dog-friendly vendor line-up, enjoy a pint of limited-edition Oktoberfest beer, and maybe even take home a dachshund of their own.
Oktoberfest also returns to CMW on September 21. The brewery's Oktoberfest and Czech Pilsner will debut for the season in the taproom, plus one-liter beer steins with a shot of Jägermeister, and kitchen favorites like brats, German potato salad, and schnitzel. Guests can enjoy $5 pints and $20 pitchers of Oktoberfest and $7 pints and $26 pitchers of Czech Pilsner: The event is free to the public, but RSVPs are highly encouraged. {Photo courtesy of Central Machine Works}
Central Machine Works / 4824 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702
Sep 26-28 (3-DAY FESTIVAL) - Banger’s
Banger’s on Rainey Street is always a popular Octoberfest celebration. They know how to bring the party with a 3-day festival! Food specials, Oktoberfest beer specials from 15+ breweries, and daily live music and contests.
{Photo courtesy of Banger’s}
Bangers Sausage House and Beer Garden / 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Sep 27-29 (3-DAY FESTIVAL) - Meanwhile Brewing
Meanwhile is back for their FOURTH annual Oktoberfest…and they know how to throw a good party! This is one of the best family-friendly Oktoberfest celebrations because of the big play structure in the middle of their property. The party starts on Friday evening with live polka music and continues through the weekend with German food specials, friendly competitions, and Meanwhile’s classic Oktoberfest beer. An RSVP is recommended but not required.
Meanwhile Brewing / 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
Sep 28, 2024 - St Elmo Brewing
St Elmo Brewing (South) is hosting their annual oktoberfest party with lots of beer, live music, a special food menu, and more! Stop by for a stein hoist competition (with prizes!), polka music from 1-4 pm, German-inspired food menu from Spicy boys and Patty Palace, schlagen and lots of German beer. Costumes welcome!
St Elmo Brewing (South) / 440 E St. Elmo G-2
Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2024 Lazarus Brewing
Lazarus Brewing is doing it right with an 8-DAY LONG Oktoberfest event! (Because why limit it to a single day or weekend?) Both north and east locations of Lazarus Brewing will have stein hoisting competitions (with prizes!) special German brews, polka music, and more.
The main events will be on Saturday, Sep 28 and Saturday, Oct 5. But their four special Oktoberfest beers will be available daily.
Lazarus Brewing / 1902 E 6th St and 4803 Airport Blvd
Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2024 - Texas Sake Co
Texas Sake Co is hosting a Sake-toberfest (because…why not?) so in case beer adn sausage isn’t really your thing, this might e the oktoberfest in Austin for you. They’ll have food and beverage specials every day, interactive events and competitions, Be sure to RSVP on eventbrite if you’re going on Sep 28 or Oct 5, the two Saturdays. On weekdays you can just walk in.
{Photo courtesy of Texas Sake co}
Texas Sake Co / 440 E St Elmo Rd Ste B-2, Austin, TX 78745
Nov 1 - 10, 2024 - Wurstfest
Every year New Braunfels hosts a massive fair called Wurstfcest, and it’s a total party and definitely worth checking out if you love costumes, fair games, and German beer. Buy an entry ticket and enjoy live music, German food, and lots of traditional carnival games and rides.
Wurstfest / 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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