Hoist steins and sausages, from Addison to Austin.
After a brutally hot summertime , descent is lastly in our perspective , and with it comes the promise of cool temperature , the reemergence of patio time of year and , crucially , a chance to lift beer steins at Oktoberfest celebrations all across the state of matter .
Texas deal Oktoberfest seriously , which is no surprise considering that one thousand thousand of Texans have German root thanks to a major migration undulation in the nineteenth century . That ’s given us an affinity for beer , kolaches , and sausages , plus a bevy of Oktoberfests to choose from each September . Below are eight of the good celebration in Texas , including one with an actual Bavarian prince . The lederhosen is optional , but the full time are reassure .
Addison Oktoberfest
September 15 - 18AddisonDebuting in 1987 , Addison Oktoberfest is one of the state ’s biggest and most authentic jubilation , with 50,000 multitude expect to attend this year . clear - air tents and beer gardens are spread throughout the Addison Circle Park fete grounds , so you could hunker down at a communal table or go explore . Either elbow room , you ’re always within reach of cold beer and food trafficker hawking little terror , sausages , strudel , and pretzel . Polka band provide a soundtrack throughout the twenty-four hours , and when your free-enterprise edge needs honing , you’re able to watch the Dachshund Dash — which , yes , is a crew of little dogs race .
Fort Worth Oktoberfest
September 22 - 24Fort WorthThis three - 24-hour interval celebration of German culture brings nutrient , beer , and music to Trinity Park , complete with beer collapsible shelter , a Battle of Midway , and a marketer - line market . Tip back German beer and get your filling of bratwurst , schnitzel , murphy pancakes , turkey legs , pork chops , and Jaeger fries . After all that , you might need some example , so test yourself with feats of strenuosity , like stein hoisting ( competitors maintain full beer steins flat out in front of them ) , stein carrying , and beer bbl roll . There ’s also a 5 jet rivulet , should you have any vigor left in the armoured combat vehicle . And if you ’re a Dachshund , do n’t concern , there ’s a raceway for you , too .
ArtPark Oktoberfest
September 23 - 24DallasThis monumental West Dallas beer garden has green greensward , graffitied walls , and container ship bars . On this exceptional weekend , they also have bratwursts and other German specialization , plus Shiner Oktoberfest beer in commemorative Stein . mind to medicine , hoist those steins , and dress up the part to touch in the lederhosen contest .
McKinney Oktoberfest
September 23 - 25McKinneyDuring Oktoberfest , Downtown McKinney transforms into a 14 - block beer garden . Sample the beer lineup , which includes Munich - base Hofbrau Marzen and Dunkel , as well as local favorite , Tupps , who ’s swarm a Hefeweizen and Oktoberfest . Snack on blimp , Wiener schnitzel , strudel , funnel bar , and roasted almonds , then participate in a series of event , from keg bug and stein support to whiskers and moustache contest . you may also signal up for Meet the Brewmaster classes to learn all about beer shit from the experts at Tupps .
Oktoberfest at Koko’s Bavarian
September 23 - 25 ( and additional dates)AustinWant to assemble the Prince of Bavaria ? head up to Koko ’s in Austin , where Konstantin Prinz von Bayern will kick off the festivities that his fifth great grandpa , King Ludwig , come out in 1810 by tap a keg on stage on Saturday the 24th . That photograph will look great next to a tableful of sausage , schnitzel , and pretzels . Koko ’s is keep the political party going , with Oktoberfest events taking place all calendar month long , each featuring special house - brew beers , live dance band , game , nutrient specials , and more . So , if you ca n’t make the opening celebration , you ’ve got three more luck : September 30 - October 2 , October 21 - 23 , and October 28 - 30 .
KTX Oktoberfest
September 24KatyDon your best dirndl or lederhosen and join the party in Katy — the Houston suburb is hosting a full day of solid food , drinks , and amusement at the Typhoon Texas waterpark . Traditional German foods and beer are serve side - by - side with barbecue and Texas brewage , so you may unify and match throughout the day . There will be music , saltation , and contests like stein carrying and stein stacking , so you may apply your ok motor skills between crapulence .
Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
September 30 - October 2FredericksburgThis year , Fredericksburg will host its 42nd Oktoberfest , so it ’s good to assume they cognise what they ’re doing . Make your direction through more than 60 food and beverage choices , from German beer , brat , sauerkraut , and pretzel , to wood - fired pizza pie and barbecue sandwiches . Look up every once in a while , because across five amusement stages , you ’ll see a continual rotation of polka music , yodeling contest , and other diversions .
King’s Oktoberfest
October 14 - 16HoustonNow in its 10th year , this Oktoberfest festivity is once again popping up in Houston ’s Heights neighborhood . You get three days to vagabond through massive tents and make friends at communal tables , take heed to exist German euphony , drink a 12 different German beers , and eat wursts , roasted dud legs , and German umber bar .
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