Top Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Austin
Check out these top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations where you can raise a stein, savor brats and pretzels, and dance to lively polka bands
Steins up—it’s time to celebrate German style in Central Texas! Austin’s rich German heritage, dating back to the 1800s, continues to thrive through vibrant traditions, including the city’s love for a great party. From bratwurst and schnitzel to pretzels and polka, these must-attend events capture the spirit of the season in all its festive glory.
Live Oak Brewing Co. Oaktoberfest
September 20
Live Oak Brewing’s Oaktoberfest is back Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Expect stein-hoisting competitions all day, their classic Märzen Lager on tap, and live music by Dead Music Capital Band (2–4 p.m.) and Austin Polka Band (4:30 p.m.). Food trucks include The Black Forest and Texas Drip BBQ. The day also features the Paul McBeth Foundation’s Throw For More disc golf fundraiser and a special event with Another Round ATX. UT fans can catch the game in the taproom—wear burnt orange for $1 off drafts.
Banger’s Sausage Garden Oktoberfest
September 25-27
Austin’s ultimate sausage house, Banger’s, annually celebrates with traditional music and tasty treats, including Schnitzel Sausage, German Potato Cake, Schweinebraten and a host of German-style beers. See the full schedule of activities here at this Rainey Street venue.
St. Elmo Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
September 26-28
St. Elmo is going all out with a full weekend of Oktoberfest celebrations across both taprooms. Expect German-style beers (including Schlagen, their 6.5% Märzen), $10 stein pours on Friday, live polka bands, kids + adult stein-hoisting contests, yodeling competitions, Pretzel Head and Sour Duck pop-ups, and German-inspired eats from the food trucks. Highlights include Amboss Polka Band and Texas Sound Czech Band on Saturday, MacKenzie’s Good Time Polka Band and Isaak Klaus & The Lederhosen Junkies on Sunday, plus a Paint Your Own Stein session with Café Monet.
Easy Tiger Oktoberfest
September 21 (The Linc) and September 28 (South Lamar)
Easy Tiger’s Oktoberfest returns with two Sunday celebrations. Expect brats, food and beer specials (including big steins!), live music, and surprise pop-ups from Desnudo Coffee and Mill Scale. All ages are welcome and lederhosen optional.
Laztoberfest at Lazarus Brewing Co.
September 27
Lazarus is kicking off Oktoberfest with steins, live polka, contests, and seasonal beer releases across both locations. Catch Austin Polka Band from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at East 6th (with a stein-hoisting contest at 1:30 p.m.) and again at Airport Blvd from 3–5 p.m. (stein-hoisting at 5:30 p.m.). Food specials run Sept. 27–Oct. 5, including brats and pretzels, alongside new beers like Katie’s Pride (Oktoberfest Lager), Big Top (Zeltbier), and Naked Sapphire (Dry Hopped Pilsner).
Meanwhile Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
September 26-28
Meanwhile’s Oktoberfest runs Sept. 26–28 in Southeast Austin with steins of Oktoberfest and Märzen lagers, live polka bands, food specials, and games like all-ages stein hoisting and a pretzel toss. Music kicks off Friday with Yes Ma’am Brass Band and Big Wy’s Brass Band, continues Saturday with Comal Community Band and Dead Music Capital Band, and wraps Sunday with The Oompahs and Austin Polka Band. Taproom specials start at 8 a.m. Friday–Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, with food truck specials available until sold out. Free and all-ages.
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg Marktplatz
October 3-5
Fredericksburg, founded in 1846 by some of Texas’s earliest German immigrants, knows how to throw an unforgettable Oktoberfest. This year’s celebration will be a true showcase of German heritage, featuring five stages of live music, an expansive menu of German delicacies, and a variety of competitions — from stein-hoisting to Dirndl and Lederhosen contests. Get tickets here.
Austoberfest at Scholz Garten
October 25
The Austin Saengerrunde’s annual Austoberfest returns to Texas’s oldest restaurant and music venue with a day of German heritage, live music, sausage tastings, polka dancing, bowling, stein-holding contests, karaoke, and family-friendly activities. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $250 for VIP.
Austin Oktoberfest
October 11
Hosted by the German Texan Heritage Society, Austin Oktoberfest brings an authentic taste of German tradition to the Red River Cultural District. Celebrate with Oktoberfest beer, live music, food, polka dancing, and family-friendly activities like pumpkin painting in the historic German Free School and its terraced gardens. Tickets are $20 (kids under 12 free).
Wurstfest
November 7-16
Wurstfest is back for “the best ten days in sausage history,” bringing German culture and Texas fun to the banks of the Comal River. Expect Bavarian food, cold beer, carnival rides, games, dancing, and Alpine-style entertainment across multiple stages. Festival hours run evenings during the week, with extended hours on weekends. Admission is free Monday–Thursday, $20 at the gate on Fridays and Sundays, and $30 on Saturdays (kids 12 and under free every day). Buy tickets online early to save.