oktoberfest is back this october, taking over germantown + bicentennial mall for four days of brats, beer steins, live music + parades.

from stein-holding contests to the dachshund parade, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest fall weekends of the year!

★ the nashville oktoberfest — oct 2–5 @ bicentennial capitol mall (germantown) | thu 5–10pm, fri & sat 11am–10pm, sun 11am–5pm | tickets from $10

10 city blocks of fun in germantown with german beer gardens, brats + schnitzel, brat-eating contest, stein-holding competition, 5k bier run, dachshund parade, live german bands + local acts, artisan alley + kids zone.

★ oktoberfest at bavarian bierhaus — sept 19–oct 26 @ opry mills | weekends | free entry - multi-weekend celebration inside nashville’s german beer hall with keg tappings, polka nights, big pretzels + family-friendly events.

★ oktoberfest at von elrod’s — oct 2–5 @ germantown | free thu, fri + sun | $10 sat (prost party pass available) | backyard party vibes with djs + live music, oktoberfest pours + big stein-holding contests. saturday is the ultimate prost party.

★ sonny’s oktoberfest — oct 2–5 @ germantown | free entry | casual neighborhood spot serving $7 pretzel bites, $7 beer brats + harpeth prost drafts with yard games + fall weekend energy.

★ nbc oktoberfest — oct 4 @ blackstone brewing company | free entry | local oktoberfest day with german eats, craft beer + community-focused fall fun.

★ fall german oktoberfest excursion train — oct 18 @ tennessee central railway museum | departs morning, 6-hr round trip | tickets $70 adults / $35 kids | ride the rails with nashville brewing co. onboard beer, german snacks, live music + a watertown festival stop.

thursday, oct 2
★ 5:00pm festival opens in germantown
★ bier run kicks off
★ party tent with live music until 10:00pm

friday, oct 3
★ 11:00am festival grounds + vendors open
★ brat-eating contest in the afternoon
★ stein-holding contest on the main stage
★ live german bands + local acts all evening
★ 10:00pm close

saturday, oct 4
★ 11:00am festival opens
★ dachshund parade + costume contest (crowd favorite)
★ afternoon stein-holding + brat-eating contests
★ live bands across multiple stages + party tent until 10:00pm

sunday, oct 5
★ 11:00am festival opens
★ family-friendly day with kids zone + games
★ live music + closing celebrations
★ 5:00pm festival ends

★ parking + rides — no official lots. germantown side streets fill up fast, so plan ride share, scooter, or walk in.

★ what to bring — cash or card, valid id, comfy walking shoes (festival spans 10+ blocks), layers for day-to-night, portable charger.

★ stein strategy — bring your own collectible stein or buy one at the fest. fills are cheaper once you have a stein in hand.

★ family-friendly hours — daytime (before 5pm) is best for kids with carnival games, dachshund parade + kids zone.

★ party hours — after 6pm, the party tents fill up with live bands, oompah music, djs + late-night crowd energy.

★ dogs welcome — leashed pups are allowed + can join the dachshund parade + costume contest.

★ free vs. vip — general admission tickets start at $10, but a vip pass gives you skip-the-line access, shaded tent seating + extra perks.

★ don’t miss — pup parade (saturday morning), brat-eating contest (friday + saturday), stein-holding (daily), and the bier run on thursday.

★ official nashville oktoberfest site — thenashvilleoktoberfest.com | full schedule, contest sign-ups, vendor maps, ticketing info + faq.

★ tickets — general admission + vip passes | purchase entry tickets directly (starts at $10).

★ festival schedule — day-by-day lineup | times for brat eating contests, stein holding, live music, parade + more.

★ bier run — register for the 5k bier run | annual run that kicks off the festival, includes a free beer at the finish.

★ dachshund parade — pup parade info + registration | costume contest + parade for pups (one of the biggest crowd favorites).

★ vendor & food guide — festival food + drinks | map of german food vendors, beer tents, desserts + local eats.

★ visit music city’s oktoberfest page — visitmusiccity.com/oktoberfest | extra travel tips, nearby hotels + official tourism recs.

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