25+ Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in and around Houston {Family-Friendly}
Today, let’s dive headfirst into an event that’s sure to make your taste buds tingle with excitement and your heart race with joy: Oktoberfest! Now, I know what you’re thinking – isn’t Oktoberfest the epic German beer festival that takes place in Munich? Well, my friend, you are absolutely right! But did you know that you can experience the same festive vibes right here in good ol’ Houston, Texas?
From Inner Loop to the throws of the Greater Houston extremities, beer enthusiasts and party-goers come together to indulge in steins filled to the brim, traditional German food, and a whole lot of oompah music. It’s a vibrant and lively celebration that truly captures the spirit of Bavaria.
These city-wide Oktoberfest extravaganzas feature everything from beer tastings and live music to Dachsund races and a wide range of activities for the whole family. So, grab your flannel shirt (or lightest fall outfit that can still survive Texas heat!), hop in the car, and let the crisp autumn air whisk you away to a little slice of German heaven in Houston. Here in Houston, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate this beloved German tradition. Prost!
September oktoberfest events
21-24 | Oktoberfest at Vallensons’ Brewing Company (Pearland)
Cost time location Free Fri 6pm-10pm | Sa 2pm-9pm Vallensons’ Brewing Company | 4081 Rice Drier Road, Pearland , 77581 Oktoberfest at Vallensons’ Brewing Company DETAILS From the organizer: Mark your calendars for Vallensons’ Brewing Company’s 2023 Oktoberfest event! Enjoy four full…
22-24 | Karbachtoberfest (NW Houston)
Cost time location Free operating hours 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092 Karbachtoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Karbachtoberfest runs three weekends! Each weekend has events such as live music, weiner dog races, and stein hoisting competitions. Weiner dog races are…
23 | Holler for Beer! Holler for Oktoberfest!
Cost time location Free 2pm-11pm Holler Brewing Co., 2206 Edwards St, Houston, TX 77007 Poptoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Holler for Beer! Holler for Oktoberfest!Join us as we release Marz Attacks! and Great Gam Gam’s Jam Fest brews! We will…
23 | Oktoberfest (Missouri City)
COST Free TIME 4-7pm LOCATION Quail Valley | 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City, TX 77459 More Information Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Bring out the lederhosen and join us for some German fun! There will be traditional German beer and food,…
23 | Oktoberfest at B-52 Brewing
Cost time location Free general admission (ticketed options) 2pm-9pm 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe 77304 Oktoberfest at B-52 Brewing DETAILS From the organizer: Our Oktoberfest is FREE FOR ALL TO ATTEND, but if you’d like to purchase our special B52 Octoberfest 2022…
29-01 | Karbachtoberfest
Cost time location Free operating hours 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092 Karbachtoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Karbachtoberfest runs three weekends! Each weekend has events such as live music, weiner dog races, and stein hoisting competitions. Weiner dog races are…
29-30 | Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Cost time location Free Operating hours Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 Saint Arnold Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: The spacious beer garden at Saint Arnold hosts high energy live music from Das Ist Lustig with…
29-30 | Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Cost time location $0 on Friday and Sunday, $65 on Saturday Operating hours Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 Saint Arnold Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Saint Arnold Oktoberfest is back. We’ll have a weekend of…
30 | KTX Oktoberfest
Cost time location Free general admission (ticketed options) 5pm-10pm Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Fort Bend Road Katy, TX 77494 KTX Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Looking for a fun-filled day of food and drink? Then head to KTX Oktoberfest! This…
30 | Oktoberfest 5k Pub Run/Walk in Montrose
Cost time location $10 2pm-6pm The Phoenix on Westheimer 1915 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77098 Oktoberfest 5k DETAILS From the organizer: Join us as we bring back our Oktoberfest 5k Pub Run/Walk benefiting The Friends of the Phoenix Bike Around the…
30 | Oktoberfest at Eureka Heights Brew Co.
Cost time location Free 2pm-7pm Eureka Heights Brew Co, 941 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008 Oktoberfest at Eureka Heights Brew Co. DETAILS From the organizer: Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi!!!! Break out the lederhosen and dust of…
30 | Oktoberfest at Urban South
Cost time location Free 1pm-9pm Urban South HTX, 1201 Oliver Street Houston, TX 77007 Oktoberfest at Urban South DETAILS From the organizer: Urban South Brewery HTX Presents: Oktoberfest! Gather your friends and join us for the most epic Oktoberfest celebration…
30 | Texas Lagerfest at Fass Brewery (Conroe)
Cost time location $30, tickets not required for non-drinkers Sa 12pm-7pm Fass Brewery | 236 N Main St, Downtown Conroe, TX Lagerfest at Fass Brewery DETAILS From the organizer: Join us in for a celebration of lager. Tickets include a…
30-01 | Music to My Beers (Pearland)
Cost time location Free Fri 6pm-10pm | Sa 2pm-9pm Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX Music to My Beers DETAILS From the organizer: Music to My Beers highlights independent craft breweries in the Houston area, includes free admission, and…
30-01| Oktoberfest at Fass Brewery (Conroe)
Cost time location Free, ticketed options Sa 12pm-7pm | Su 1pm-7pm Fass Brewery, 236 N Main St, Downtown Conroe, TX Oktoberfest at Fass Brewery DETAILS From the organizer: Join us for Oktoberfest-style beer, stitchfass tappings, maß mugs, German food, and…
October oktoberfest events
01-29 | Biergarten: Oktoberfest at CityCentre
COST $0 TIME 11am – 10pm LOCATION Citycentre | 800 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024 More Information Biergarten DETAILS From the organizer: Join us every Sunday throughout October on The Green from 12:00pm to 7:00pm. Attention beer enthusiasts…
06-08 | Karbachtoberfest
Cost time location Free operating hours 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092 Karbachtoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Karbachtoberfest runs three weekends! Each weekend has events such as live music, weiner dog races, and stein hoisting competitions. Weiner dog races are…
07 | CCMH BrewFest
Cost time location wITH GENERAL ADMISION 3:30PM-6:30PM Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004 CCMH BrewFest DETAILS From the organizer: Honoring St. Wenceslas (Svatý Václav), the patron saint of the Czech Republic and beer. Svatý Václav…
07 | Läktoberfest
Cost time location Free 11am-9pm Lake Houston Brewery, 10614 FM 1960, Huffman, TX 77336 Läktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Break out your Lederhosen as we gear up for our 4th annual Lāktoberfest!Saturday, October 7th is wide open to the public…
07 | Oktoberfest at Sugar Land Town Square
Cost time location Free 4pm-9pm City Walk Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Oktoberfest at Sugar Land Town Square DETAILS From the organizer: Bavarian music and dancing. Beer. Authentic German food. Beer. Games and prizes. Beer. We’ve got the perfect (boozy) fall day…
13-14 | King’s Oktoberfest at King’s Bierhaus
Cost time location Free Fr 5pm-12am | Sa 12pm-12am | Su 11am-9pm 2044 E T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 King’s Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: A cultural celebration honoring and supporting the preservation of our large German/ eastern European…
13-15 | Katy Rice Festival
Cost time location FREE – $10 Fr 6-10pm | Sa 10a-10pm | Su 12-6pm 901 Avenue C, Katy, TX, 77493 Katy Rice Festival DETAILS From the organizer: PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF KATY & the Rotary Club of Katy 3 DAYS…
14 | Barktoberfest (West)
COST Free TIME 2-6pm LOCATION Powder Keg | 1300 Brittmoore road Houston TX, 77043 More Information Barktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Bring your friends, family, and pups and enjoy entertainment, food trucks, a dog costume contest judged by local celebrities,…
14 | Oktoberfest at Galveston Island Brewing
Cost time location Free 12pm-8pm Galveston Island Brewing, 8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 Oktoberfest at Galveston Island Brewing DETAILS From the organizer: Toast to the island life at the expanded Galveston Island Brewing, featuring a full day of food…
14 | Oktoberfest at Southern Star Brewing Co.
Cost time location Free 12pm-10pm Southern Star Brewing, 3525 N Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77303 Oktoberfest at Southern Star Brewing Co. DETAILS From the organizer: Oktoberfest time! Stein holding contest returns along with The Homebrewed Brass Ensemble! Food Trucks: TBA…
21 | Kingwood Oktoberfest
Cost time location $8, $3 for 12 & under 11am-5pm Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 1901 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood Texas, 77339 Kingwood Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: The Kingwood Oktoberfest will once again feature German-inspired fare such as bratwurst, sauerkraut,…
27-29 | Galveston Oktoberfest
Cost time location Free Fr 5pm-10pm | Sa 11am-10pm | 10am-noon First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2415 Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550 Galveston Oktoberfest DETAILS From the organizer: Hosted by First Lutheran Church of Galveston in historic downtown Galveston for over 40 years!…
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