Octoberfest

Scroll down for Octoberfest events worldwide.  Although the Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, this festival of beer and sausage is celebrated in various locations throughout the world -- most especially in North America.

See also:  beer,  German drink,  harvest festivals,  German food,  festivals

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•  Oktoberfest & Flower Festival - in Prince Albert, South Africa; October 18, 2008

•  Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest - in Kitchener; October 7 - 15, 2005; Canada’s great Bavarian festival offers something for everyone with 17 exciting festhallen and more than 30 family and cultural events. Canada’s largest Thanksgiving Day parade is Monday, October 10. FREE.
•  Unionville Little Oktoberfest - in Unionville; October 10, 2005; Music and entertainment all weekend long. Enjoy the holiday with pedestrian street and sidewalk sales. Great food, fun atmosphere and festivities. FREE.

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Germany

•  Oktoberfest - September 18 - October 3, 1999 (166th annual) Munich tourist office presents the city's annual festival of beer and sausage consumption, locally known as the "Wies'n." With an event program
•  Munich Bavaria Germany Octoberfest Tourist Information
•  Bavaria Alpine Net Guide - Oktoberfest, Octoberfest, Munich
•  Hotels in Munich, München

•  Oktoberfest - in Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa; November 1, 2003; many Germans visit Prince Albert and a "mini-Oktoberfest" was held in October 2002.   Visitors enjoyed an evening of dancing and  singing 'volksliede'.  Music was provided by local band The Killiebeentjies, who are great at umpa-pa-pa. Champagne cocktails, draft beer, eisbein and sausage were served. We hope this will be an annual event

•  Cullman Oktoberfest - in Cullman; October 1 - 9, 2004
•  Moody Oktoberfest 2005 - in Moody; October 29, 2005; at Moody Park and Recreation
•  Octoberfest at DeSoto Caverns Park - in Childersburg; Saturdays in October
•  Oktoberfest - in Alexander City; October 29, 2005; at Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex; arts and crafts, entertainment, children's activities, sports programs, antique car show; free
•  Oktoberfest - in Montgomery; October 8, 2005; at Faulkner University; arts and crafts, kids' area

•  Way Out West Oktoberfest - Tempe Beach Park, in Tempe; October 4 - 6, 2002; This is the event's 30th year;  There is a children's Kinderfest, international foods, German foods and drinks (beer is served), polka music and dancing, and more;  Admission is free

•  Arkansas Oktoberfest - in Hot Springs; September 30 - October 1, 2005; this traditional German celebration of fall features music, dancing, arts & crafts, and food at the Magic Springs and Crystal Falls Theme Park; Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
•  Oktoberfest - in Hot Springs; October 18, 2008; at Lutheran High School

•  Oktoberfest - in Big Bear
•  Oktoberfest - in Cypress
•  Oktoberfest - in Monrovia
•  Oktoberfest - in Torrance
•  Village Oktoberfest - in Olympic Village; September 27, 2008; at the Village of Squaw Valley

•  Erie Oktoberfest - in Erie; October 9, 2004
•  Octoberfest - in La Veta; October 2, 2004; La Veta invites you to an old fashioned celebration day of live music, dancing, a beer garden, great food and prizes too. Over seventy vendors. Fun for all.

•  Oktoberfest at the Brewhouse Restaurant - in South Norwalk, October 1 - 15, 2005; celebrate German-style Oktoberfest with a large selection of German beer and food

•  October Fest - in Lake Alfred; Saturdays in October; variety of events at different business locations. Each business will choose what they will sponsor what week. For example: food, music, entertainment, yard sale, antique show, city street dance & ending up with a Halloween event on the last weekend.
•  Silver Springs Octoberfest - in Ocala; October 8 - 9, 15 - 16, & 22 - 23, 2005 (October 7-8, 14-15, & 21-22, 2006); at Billy Bowlegs Bar & Grill; features live Bavarian and polka music, dancing, authentic German food, and a wide selection of imported and domestic beers; members of the local German-American Club will be present and wear authentic Bavarian attire

•  University of Okoboji Octoberfest Bike Ride - in Okoboji

•  Octoberfest Louisville - Fourth Street between Broadway & Chestnut, in Louisville, Kentucky; October 4 - 6, 2002; A German-style celebration with brats and beer;  There are activities for kids, entertainment, and lots of food

•  Harpoon Octoberfest - in Boston; October 3 - 4, 2008; features beers, three stages of entertainment, German Oompa bands, German foods, Chicken Dancing and more;  There is a door charge, and there is limited capacity

•  Oktoberfest - in Pelican Rapids; October 9 - 12, 2003
•  Annual Octoberfest - in Henning; October 11, 2003
•  Octoberfest - in Hinckley; October 1 - 2, 2005
•  Oktoberfest - in Lanesboro; October 25, 2008; at Lanesboro Farmer's Market; activities will include: pumpkin painting, vendor samples, popcorn, music, hot apple cider and coffee, bake sale, guess the pumpkins weight and win, and a cookbook exchange.

•  Attitash Bear Peak Octoberfest - in Bartlett; October 8 - 9, 2005
•  Great Bay Services Octoberfest Auction - in Hampton Falls; October 15, 2005
•  Gunstock Octoberfest - in Gilford; October 8 - 9, 2005
•  Oktoberfest NH - in Danbury; September 24 - 25, 2005; at the Inn at Danbury

• Octoberfest - in Stanhope; October 2, 2005; at Village of Waterloo
• Octoberfest - in Hampton; October 15 - 16, 2005; at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse; dance to the grammy nominated Walt Groller & His Orchestra, the Polka ambassador to the World. The GTV Edelweiss Schuhplattler Dancers will perform a Bavarian folk dances during band breaks; price includes show & full course meal
• Oktoberfest - in Shawnee-On-Delaware; October 22 - 23, 2005; Live Polka and German bands and dancing, ethnic goods, crafts. Free. I 80, Exit 309; at Shawnee Mountain

•  Oktoberfest - in Ruidoso; October 14 - 15, 2005; at the Convention Center; features Bavarian-style sausages, Apfelstrudel, Potato Soup, a beer garden, games in Kinderhall for kids, arts and crafts, and more

•  Oktoberfest - in Raleigh; sponsored by the Hospice of Wake County

•  German Village Octoberfest - in Columbus, Ohio

•  Tulsa Oktoberfest

•  Haunt Nbc-10 Oktoberfest!  - in Newport; October 8 - 10, 2005; at Newport Yachting Center; authentic German celebration featuring om-pah-pah bands, lively Bavarian music, Alpenblumen dancers, delicious German food, a biergarten, weingarten, and a German marketplace

•  October Fest & Pet Costume Contest - in St. Stephens; October 19, 2002; Activities include pumpkin carving, a pet costume contest, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides and more.

•  Oktoberfest - in Crossville; October 13 - 14, 2006; at the Knights of Columbus Grounds; 16th Annual event that runs from 11:30 AM until 9:30 PM on Friday, October 13th and from 10:00 AM until 9:30 PM on Saturday October 14th.  Continuous German/Polka music for you listening and dancing pleasure.  Great German food and beverages. Rated one of the most authentic Oktoberfest in the area.  Admission $5.50 in advance, $6.50 at the door.  All festivities under cover.

•  Octoberfeast - in Bryan
•  Oktoberfest - in Waxahachie; October 2, 2004; Ellis County Expo Center
•  Oktoberfest - in Bedford; October 1 - 3, 2004; arts & crafts, food, bounce houses, weiner dog races; at Southlake Town Square
•  Octoberfest & Market Days - in Coldspring; October 29, 2005
•  Octoberfest Fall Festival & Black-Eyed Pea Cook-off - in Athens, October 11, 2008
•  Olive Branch Octoberfest - in DeSoto; October 1, 2005; at Olive Branch City Park

•  Snowbird Oktoberfest

•  Harpoon Octoberfest -in Windsor;  October 11 - 12, 2008

•  Octoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Speedway - in LaCross; October 6 - 9, 2005
•  Oktoberfest Truck-In - in LaCross; September 23 - 25, 2005

•  Octoberfest - in DuBois; October 8, 2005; at Rustic Pine

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last edited Saturday, March 29, 2008