Festivals & fairs

Oktoberfest

When

Sep 24 – Sep 26

Where

Trinity ParkEntrance near Van Zandt Cottage across from Farrington Field, FORT WORTHFort Worth, TexasGet directions

Cost

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Enjoy more than 50 German polka party band and traditional performances on three stages. Thursday’s ceremonial “tapping of the kegs” kicks off the fun and the festival continues through Saturday with Oktoberfest Olympics, carnival rides, dachshund races, a brat eating contest, bier barrel rolling, stein hoist competitions, and a 5K. This year’s lineup includes Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner Band, Das Ist Lustig, Alpenmusikanten, Walburg Boys, Lederhosen Junkies, and returning all the way from Bavaria, the Happy Hour Oktoberfestband. Traditional German food including bratwursts, pretzels, strudel, currywurst, schnitzel, and German potato pancakes. Festivalgoers can enjoy entertainment in the air-conditioned Paulaner Festzelt, Van Zandt Zelt, and multiple shaded biergartens. Shopping vendors are on hand in the Marktplatz.