Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, has been recognized as one of best recreations of the famed Munich festival since its first brought prosts and polkas to North Texas 37 years ago. For four days each September, people come together in Addison to revel in German culture, food, music and bier, enjoying a taste of the original Oktoberfest with a purely Texan twist. The annual fest is timed to coincide with the opening of the legendary Munich festival.
Experience the sounds of polka bands and other traditional entertainers on multiple stages in Addison Circle Park and participate in special games for bier lovers, kids of all ages, dachshunds and more. Prost and polka hard in our open-air Partyhalle, where you can find the best in Addison Oktoberfest entertainment.
Oktoberfest guests, who visit Addison from all over the Southwest and beyond, will enjoy fun contests such as dachshund races, bier barrel rolling, Masskrugstemmen (stein holding), Biergarten Bingo and more. The event offers fun for all ages, with special activities for kids, and unique shopping opportunities in the Marktplatz as well as a colorful carnival. Don't forget your dirndl and lederhosen ? dressing for the occasion is enthusiastically encouraged.
Make an Oktoberfest weekend of it: Book an Addison Oktoberfest Hotelpaket, which includes quality lodging, event admission tickets, commemorative steins and more ? but book early, as packages are limited.
While often questioned about hosting a festival called Oktoberfest during the month of September, Addison times its festival to open the same weekend as the Munich celebration traditionally does. It's a part of the Town's efforts to make Addison Oktoberfest the best Oktoberfest celebration in North America.
As one of the country's oldest and most beloved Oktoberfest celebrations, Addison Oktoberfest features four days of family-oriented entertainment. German entertainers in authentic costumes perform traditional Bavarian folk dances, oompah music, sing-a-longs, yodels and more. A special Oktoberfest
Paulaner Bier is served along with several types of German sausage, schnitzel, sauerkraut, strudel, giant pretzels and more. There are interactive games, dachshund races and children's entertainment. Wear your lederhosen or dirndls for even more fun!
Addison Oktoberfest
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. ? 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. ? midnight
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at noon ? midnight
Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at noon ? 6 p.m.
Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle, Addison
Free parking available at:
Millennium Garage (15455 N. Dallas Parkway)
Colonnade Garage (15305 N. Dallas Parkway)
Addison Circle One Garage (15601 N. Dallas Parkway)
Addison Circle Two Garage (15725 N. Dallas Parkway)
Accessible parking is available at the DART Transit Center (4925 Arapaho Road)
General Admission Tickets
Thursday, September 19 | FREE
Friday, September 20 | $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, under 5 FREE
Saturday, September 21 | $15 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12, under 5 FREE
Sunday, September 22 | $10 ages 13+, under 12 FREE
Tickets will be available for advance purchase at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
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Addison Oktoberfest
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