If you think Oktoberfest is just about beer steins and lederhosen, think again. Here in the Hill Country, German heritage runs deep, so the celebration is as much about culture, music, and food as it is about prost and polka. From the historic neighborhoods of San Antonio and the rolling hills around Fredericksburg to the fabled halls of New Braunfels and Spring Branch, Oktoberfest in these parts is a full-on cultural feast. Families, friends, and visitors of all ages gather to dance to lively tunes, sing centuries-old choruses, and savor everything from bratwurst to Texas-style BBQ with a German twist.
Our area’s German roots run deep. Back in the mid-1800s, Old World settlers brought their musical, linguistic, and culinary traditions with them. They established halls, choirs, and festivals that are central to community life today. Over the years, these customs have melded with local flair as these celebrations evolved: think accordion-filled concerts, artisanal markets, stein-hoisting contests, and even country-western dances alongside traditional polkas.
So if you want to sample craft beers, cheer at a 5K, or browse handmade lederhosen, Oktoberfest in the Hill Country is ready for you. These parties are places where history, music, and flavor collide. So dust off your dancing boots, your taste for liverwurst, and your thirst for adventure, because in this corner of Texas, Oktoberfest is a tradition worth raising a stein to.
Oktoberfest Fredericksburg
Pack your appetite and dancing shoes—Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg is calling! Feast on German classics and local favorites, sip Texas craft beers or German wines, and sway to nonstop polka across five stages. Enter the Rotary Kraut Run, hoist a stein, or shop artisan treasures (maybe even a dirndl!). Since 1981, this festival has celebrated food, music, and fun while raising funds for local arts. O'zapft is!
October 3-5 | Fredericksburg
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Oktoberfest!! at Beethoven Männerchor
For the most authentic Oktoberfest in San Antonio, head to Beethoven Männerchor Halle und Garten, where German songs have filled the air since 1867! Raise a stein at the keg tapping, sway to the Beethoven Concert and German Bands, join in sing-alongs with the Männerchor and Damenchor, and feast on brats and beer. Celebrate over two festive weekends with music, dancing, and centuries-old tradition.
October 3-4, 10-11 | San Antonio
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Oktoberfest Sunday 2025
Step back in time at Anhalt Hall’s 150th annual Oktoberfest, set in one of Texas’ oldest German settlements. Savor a hearty German meal, polka the afternoon away, and kick up your boots at a country-western dance in the evening. Hosted by the historic Germania Farmer Verein, founded in 1875, admission is free for this beloved tradition that brings food, music, and community spirit to Spring Branch every October.
October 19 | Spring Branch
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Wursfest
Servus, Wurstfest, the “best ten days in sausage history!” Now, we know it’s not in October, but we had to include one of the biggest fests around. New Braunfels comes alive with Alpine entertainment, polka dancing, carnival rides, and plenty of brats and beer along the Comal River, along with thousands of your closest friends. Wurstfest is where German tradition meets Texas-sized fun.
November 7-16 | New Braunfels
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From the historic neighborhoods of San Antonio and the rolling hills around Fredericksburg to the fabled halls of New Braunfels and Spring Branch, Oktoberfest in these parts is a full-on cultural feast.