Bring out your finest lederhosen and prepare for lots of bier, pretzels, brats, polka dancing, and much more. North Texas again offers plenty of events and happenings where you can enjoy the best of German culture. Find the top spots to celebrate Oktoberfest 2023!
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Addison Oktoberfest
When: September 14 to 17, 2023 | See the full schedule
Where: Addison Circle Park | 4970 Addison Circle, Addison
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For decades the four-day festival has been recognized as the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration outside of Munich. They even open the same day Munich's festival does! Enjoy dances, dachshund races, polka bands, food and, last but very much not least, bier!
The Adolphus Oktoberfest Biergarten
When: September 15 to 17, 2023 | 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Adolphus Hotel | 1321 Commerce Street, Dallas
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Dust off your best lederhosen and enjoy a tall German beer mug at their rooftop Biergarten. Each weekend offers authentic music, dancing, delicious food and plenty of beer. Tickets for general admission are $20 per person, and this event is for those aged 21 and over.
Fort Worth Oktoberfest
When: September 21 to 23, 2023 | See the full schedule
Where: Trinity Park | 2401 University Drive, Fort Worth
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Head to Trinity Park on September 21 for the opening ceremonies and see if local community leaders manage to tap the first kegs by hammering them with a bronze spout without spilling any bier. Stay to enjoy performances from Alex Meixner Band, Das Ist Lustig, Alpenmusikanten, Walburg Boys and the Happy Hour Oktoberfestband from Bavaria, participate in the Oktoberfest Olympics and sign in or watch from afar the bier wench stein carrying competition!
Oktoberfest At ArtPark Trinity Groves
When: September 22 to 23, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Where: ArtPark Trinity Groves | 331 Singleton Blvd # 100, Dallas
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Join the Oktoberfest celebration at ArtPark Trinity Groves in the heart of Dallas! Get ready for German cuisine, live music, competitions and an abundance of beer. Shiner Beer will offer a selection of Shiner brews on draft. Secure your tickets early for a beer-inclusive experience; remember, it's a 21+ event!
Downtown McKinney Oktoberfest
When: September 22 to 24, 2023 | See the full schedule
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney | 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
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The festival will feature a carnival, weenie dog races, dances and more. You can delight in authentic mouth-watering German cuisine such as brats, sausages, schnitzel, strudel, funnel cakes, roasted almonds, and much more, enjoy local and imported beer and show off your strength at the hoffbrau stein-holding competition.
6th Annual Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race and Oktoberfest
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Garland Central Library Lot | 625 Austin St, Garland
Dust off your running shoes and join the race. Or watch from afar and cheer for the athletes before the Oktoberfest events with food, drinks from Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery, live music by The Dogensteins and more at the Granville Arts Center Parking Lot. Costumes are encouraged, so don't hold back!
Legacy Hall’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest
When: September 30, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Where: Legacy Hall | 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
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Legacy Hall joins the party with its 6th annual event featuring live polka music and a full day of German-themed games and competitions to take part in, including the Stein Holding Competition for a chance to qualify for the US Steinholding Competition state championship. Stay around to enjoy delicious German brats and pretzels and get your bier stein filled with Sam Adams Octoberfest beer.
Dallas Oktoberfest 2023
When: September 30, 2023 | 10:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Flag Pole Hill \ 8100 Doran Cir, Dallas
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This family-friendly event at Flag Pole Hill near White Rock Lake promises an unforgettable day filled with great food, craft beer, live music by local bands, and plenty of activities for kids. Come and experience the best that German culture and cuisine offers in the heart of Dallas.
The 4th Annual Frisco Oktoberfest
When: October 1, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Star | 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco
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Get a taste of authentic German culture with delicious food, lots of tasty bier drinks and entertainment at The Star in Frisco's 4th annual Oktoberfest. Come say "Willkommen" and enjoy all the traditional Oktoberfest favorites combined with some Texan flair!
Oktoberfest At The Sons
When: October 7, 2023 | 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Sons of Hermann Hall | 3414 Elm Street, Dallas
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Celebrate Oktoberfest in authentic German style at Sons of Hermann Hall on October 7, 2023. Enjoy beer, brats and live bands. Tickets are $18.00 each and include dinner. Delight in the sounds of a 20-piece Polka Band, bar specials, dancing and more! The festivities run from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Grab your tickets and prepare for a lively evening!
Even More Great Things To Do During Oktoberfest 2023
Oktoberfest On Peace Plaza
When: October 20, 2023 | 5 p.m.
Where: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall | 815 South Main Street, Grapevine
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Oktoberfest Open House At TPC Craig Ranch
When: September 28, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
Where: 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney
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OktoberFiesta On Mexican Independence Day!
When: September 16 to 17, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Where: 100 South Main Street, Duncanville
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Oktoberfest At Rusty Nickel IceHouse
When: October 7, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Rusty Nickel IceHouse | 2836 Stanley Avenue, Fort Worth
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Agtoberfest 2023!
When: September 28 to October 1, 2023 | See the full schedule
Where: Horus Hall | 208 Northwest 24th Street, Fort Worth
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